
Dorothy Hisgrove
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National Managing Partner – People & Inclusion
KPMG Australia
As a member of KPMG’s executive leadership team, Dorothy leads the firm’s people and performance strategy, supporting a workforce of 12,000 across Australia. She brings extensive experience in human capital, transformation, and strategic leadership, having previously served as Partner and Chief People Officer at PwC. Her career also includes senior executive roles at BHP, NAB, Australia Post, and the AFL, where she led large-scale transformation, marketing, and people functions.
Dorothy is a member of Chief Executive Women, Director of Corporate Mental Health Alliance Australia, Advisory Board Member RMIT School of Management, Director Essendon Football Club and Advisory Board member Nominations Committee for Commonwealth Games Australia.
Her session will provide practical tools and strategies for leaders to navigate resistance and maintain momentum on inclusion initiatives, a crucial skill for building resilient and engaged teams.