Chief People and Sustainability Officer, IGO Ltd

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Sam Retallack

Chief People and Sustainability Officer

IGO Ltd

Sam Retallack has over 25 years of experience in senior leadership, people and culture, consulting and operational roles in a range of industries. Prior to joining IGO, Sam led large workforce-based businesses within Aherns Department Stores and Ansett Airlines, before turning to roles in Human Resource management across the mining, finance, legal and biomedical sectors.

Sam joined IGO in 2013 as Human Resources Manager and was appointed Head of People & Culture in 2017. In 2022, Sam was appointed Chief People Officer. A champion of diversity and inclusion and building strong cultures in mining and resources, Sam brings her deep understanding of culture leadership to her community and non-executive director roles. She currently sits on the board of Youth Focus and on the People and Culture Advisory Board of AREEA - Australian Resources & Energy Employer Association, and is a mentor for Pride Professionals and Women in Mining and Resources WA.

Sam is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a member of the WA Mining Club, AHRI and Chief Executive Women, and was included in the 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining (#WIM100) in 2020.

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