Kristy Pownall Maicd Cahri

Kristy Pownall MAICD CAHRI is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in human resources and organizational leadership. Currently serving as the Head of People & Communications at CHU Underwriting Agencies Pty Ltd since May 2018, Kristy oversees culture, diversity, recruitment, workplace health and safety, and learning and development for a workforce of 220 across Australia. Additionally, Kristy has been a Board Director at Farmhouse Montessori since March 2021. Previous roles include HR Lead for Transformation and Change at Sydney Trains, Global Head of People & Culture at Nakama Global, HR Consultant at Match Media, Group Learning & Development Director and HR Director at SQS, and HR Administrator at Bank Restaurant Group. Kristy began their career as a Recruitment Consultant at Michael Page International. Educated at the University of Newcastle, Kristy holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources.