Laura Paterson

Laura Paterson is an experienced professional in governance, integrated planning, and people and culture projects, currently serving as the Head of Governance & Integrated Planning and Head of People & Culture Projects at Rest since June 2023. Prior to this role, Laura was the People & Culture Project Manager at Avant Mutual, focusing on strategic initiatives and HRIS implementation. With a solid background in human resources, Laura held various positions at Commonwealth Bank, including Organisational Development Manager and Wellbeing Consultant, and played key roles in global mobility and expatriate management. Laura's career also includes experience as a Senior Consultant at Ernst & Young, supporting multinational corporations with expatriate policies and compensation. Laura holds a Bachelor of Psychology from Macquarie University and additional qualifications in instructional design.