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Heather Brown

Vice President Human Resources

BHP Foundation•Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

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Experience35+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

I bring a commercial and multi-disciplined approach to leadership and change within the areas of governance, audit, risk management, culture and capability. With my passion for people and strong Board and Executive stakeholder management skills, I have a proven track record for delivering outcomes to drive sustainable business improvement and reduce risk.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • BHP FoundationCurrent
    Nov 2023–Present· 2 yrs 11 mos
    • Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      Nov 2023–Present
  • BHPCurrent
    2018–Present· 8 yrs 9 mos
    • Vice President, Human ResourcesCurrent
      Mar 2024–Present
    • Vice President Global Ethics & Investigations
      May 2022–Mar 2024
    • Vice President Strategy & Planning - Internal Audit
      Feb 2022–Jun 2022
    • Vice President - Functional Audit and Advisory
      2018–Feb 2022
  • KordaMentha
    Oct 2016–Dec 2017· 1 yr 2 mos
    • Executive Director
      Oct 2016–Dec 2017
  • GE Capital
    Nov 2012–Sep 2016· 3 yrs 10 mos
    • Chief Compliance Officer - Australia & New Zealand
      Jul 2014–Sep 2016
    • Head of Internal Audit - Australia & New Zealand
      Nov 2012–Jul 2014
  • NAB
    2006–Dec 2011· 5 yrs 11 mos
    • Stream Lead - Enterprise Risk and Control Program (Secondment)
      Aug 2011–Dec 2011
    • Head of Internal Audit - Global Strategy & Asia
      Oct 2009–Jul 2011
    • Head of Internal Audit - Strategy, Operations and People
      Jun 2007–Sep 2009
    • Senior Audit Manager - Strategy & Systems
      Nov 2006–Jun 2007
    • People and Knowledge Capability Manager
      2006–Nov 2006
  • Deloitte
    Oct 1999–2001· 1 yr 3 mos
    • Career Development Manager
      Oct 1999–2001
  • Deloitte
    Jun 1996–Nov 1996· 5 mos
    • Audit Senior
      Jun 1996–Nov 1996
  • Boyd Partners Limited
    Oct 1994–Feb 1996· 1 yr 4 mos
    • Superannuation Services Manager
      Oct 1994–Feb 1996
  • Deloitte
    Nov 1990–Oct 1994· 3 yrs 11 mos
    • Audit Senior
      Nov 1990–Oct 1994

Education

Company Director's Course

Australian Institute of Company Directors

Graduate Diploma

Human Resource Management

Monash University

Associate

Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

Accounting, Commercial Law

University of Melbourne

Executive Relationship Map

Reports To
Heather Brown
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

10 of 10 skills
Technical LearningProject ManagementHuman ResourcesInternal AuditCorporate GovernanceCapability DevelopmentRisk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceConsultingCultural Change Initiatives