Charlotte Anderson
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Head of People Experience
Canva
Charlotte Anderson is Head of People Experience at Canva, an online design and publishing tool with a mission to empower everyone in the world to design anything and publish anywhere.Under her leadership, Charlotte develops global people experience programs aimed at fostering growth, sustainable high performance and wellbeing within Canva’s diverse and inclusive culture.
Since its inception in 2013, Canva has seen unprecedented growth, with a global community of over 240 million monthly users from more than 190 countries. This growth has accelerated in recent years, particularly as the shift towards hybrid work models has taken root globally, positioning Canva for continuous expansion with a dedicated global team of 5,000 employees.
Charlotte brings a rich background in communications to her role, with extensive experience across the Asia-Pacific region, including agency work for globally recognized brands. Her expertise is instrumental in shaping the Canva employee experience through strategic, meaningful interactions.Outside of work, Charlotte enjoys spending time with her two children at the playground, cooking, and actively participating in various volunteering initiatives that reflect her commitment to Canva's Two-Step plan.
SESSIONS
Day 1
1:10
Fireside Chat: Leading High-Performing Teams through Change
Building a high-performance culture that balances clear expectations with belonging, support and wellbeing
Leading teams through disruption – from mergers and new systems to different work patterns and organisational pressures
How AI is reshaping productivity and performance, and what leaders can do to help teams adapt with confidence
Bringing out the best in people across different life and career stages through practical, inclusive leadership practices
Moderator: Charlotte Anderson, Head of People Experience, Canva
Lucinda Gemmell, Chief People and Culture Officer, Seven West Media