Dharma Chandran is an experienced human resources executive with an established track record of success in managing the people elements of major business transactions and transformations. At Boyden he specialises in leadership consulting and advises Boards, and Senior Executive teams on leadership assessment and development; succession planning; transition management; team facilitation; and coaching and mentoring.
Professional Focus
Has held "C-level"; HR, Strategy, Legal and Corporate Affairs roles in large listed and private organisations; "Partner-level" roles in professional services firms; and Non-Executive Director roles on Advisory and Supervisory Boards for corporations, educational institutions and Government entities
Diverse international career spanning Oceania, Asia, Europe, North America, Africa and the Middle East
Extensive knowledge of the financial services, construction, mining, engineering, property, retail and professional services sectors with some exposure to telecommunications, oil & gas and shipping
Business Expertise
Senior national, regional and global HR roles at McKinsey & Company, Westpac and Leighton Holdings
Interim senior HR roles at GFG Alliance Australia, Suncorp and Emaar in the UAE
Managing Partner of national and regional practices within several major business advisory firms, including Hewitt Associates, Towers Perrin, KPMG and EY
Non-Executive Director and member of the Board Audit & Risk Committee at Mortgage Choice
Non-Executive Director, Chair of the Board People Committee and member of the Board Strategy & Innovation Committee at 7-Eleven Australia
Previously Advisory Board member at a number of New South Wales government institutions including Service NSW, SafeWork NSW and iCare NSW, as well as various international organisations such as the Advisory Council of the University of Wollongong and Advisory Board of United Insurance Company in Dubai
Practice Expertise
Consumer & Retail
Financial Services
Industrial
Education & Certifications
Master of Commerce in Organisation and Management Studies from the University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of New South Wales
Affiliations & Awards
Member World at Work
Member AICD
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