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.

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Mark Steinberg, CEO of First Sentier Investors commented: “Adele has been Acting Chief People and Culture Officer over the past three months and has over this time demonstrated the dedication, leadership and vision required of this role. She has a deep understanding and passion for talent and the importance of culture in creating a great employee experience. I am very pleased that we have been able to appoint Adele from within the business which showcases the talent and opportunities for progression that exists within our firm.”

Ms Swan has three decades of experience across all aspects of People and Culture within the financial services sector globally, including with Standard Life Aberdeen (now Abrdn), HSBC and Tesco Bank. She has extensive experience in organisational design and development strategies, change management and HR operational delivery, which coupled with a sound understanding of First Sentier Investors and its culture, are all critical elements of the Chief People and Culture role.

Ms Swan takes over from Melanie King, who was in the role for three years. In addition to being Acting Chief People and Culture Officer, Ms Swan was also Global Head of Talent, Leadership and DE&I at First Sentier Investors for the last two years.

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