First Sentier Group announces appointment of new Chief People Officer

Belinda Webber

First Sentier Group (the Group), a global asset management organisation, today announced the appointment of Belinda Webber as Chief People Officer (CPO), effective 31 August. Based in Sydney, she will join the Executive Committee and report to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Harry Moore.

Harry Moore, CEO of First Sentier Group said: “Belinda is a highly experienced and respected leader with deep expertise in building high-performing businesses. Her track record in aligning people strategy to business outcomes will be critical as we continue to invest in our people and deliver on our long-term growth ambitions.”

Ms Webber will play a key role in shaping the Group’s people strategy, supporting the development of a more connected, high-performing and client-focused organisation. She will work closely with senior leaders across the business to attract, develop and retain talent globally.

Ms Webber joins from Rabobank, where she served as Group Executive, Chief Human Resources Officer, with responsibility for Human Resources and Corporate Affairs across Australia and New Zealand. She brings more than 25 years of experience and a strong track record in leading complex projects, transformation initiatives and culture improvements, while championing employee engagement. Prior to Rabobank, Ms Webber held senior leadership roles at Commonwealth Bank, PepsiCo, Microsoft and ANZ Bank.

Her appointment follows the decision of the current Chief People and Culture Officer, Adele Swan, to step down following the relocation of the CPO role from Edinburgh to Sydney, where the CEO is based. The relocation is intended to strengthen engagement and collaboration between the CEO and the Group’s people leadership function.