ABC Chief People Officer to depart

The ABC’s Chief People Office Dharma Chandran will leave the broadcaster early next year, having served two-and-a-half-years in the role.

He joined the ABC in October 2021 as CPO after consulting, corporate and board roles including at Boyden Australia’s Leadership Consulting Practice, KPMG Australia, Ernst & Young amongst others.

ABC Managing Director David Anderson said, “During his time at the ABC Dharma has made a significant contribution by leading People & Culture as they supported the organisation through the transition from COVID-19 restrictive conditions to hybrid working.

“Dharma has also led a number of significant ABC initiatives and projects, including People Hub Workforce; negotiation of our new Enterprise Agreement; our new Diversity & Inclusion Belonging (DIB) Plan; and support with the Content Reorganisation initiative.

“Dharma has been an experienced and trusted voice as part of the ABC Leadership Team. He has also invested significant time and effort leading our People & Culture function, leveraging his considerable experience.

“We are grateful that Dharma has provided us with sufficient notice of his departure to enable full implementation of the initiatives mentioned above and to ensure a smooth transition with his replacement in the CPO role.

“Dharma has mentioned to me that he has enjoyed his experience with the ABC and has learned a great deal. I would like to thank Dharma for his contribution to the ABC and leadership of the People & Culture function at a crucial time for the ABC.”

He will depart at the end of January 2024 with a recruitment process wtoll commence shortly.