Abbie Wright
About Abbie Wright
Abbie Wright is the Senior Specialist Diversity & Inclusion at Arup, with a rich background in diversity, culture, and human resources management.
Company
Abbie Wright currently holds the position of Senior Specialist Diversity & Inclusion at Arup. She has been with the company since 2018. Arup is a global firm that provides a comprehensive range of professional services and focuses on sustainable development.
Professional Title
Abbie Wright serves as the Senior Specialist Diversity & Inclusion at Arup. In this role, she is responsible for leading and implementing diversity and inclusion strategies within the organization.
Previous Positions
Before joining Arup, Abbie Wright worked at Aurecon in several roles. She was the Culture & Diversity Manager from 2011 to 2013, the Senior Learning & Development Advisor from 2005 to 2011, and the Manager Human Resources from 2000 to 2005. These roles allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of workplace culture, training, and human resources management.
Educational Background
Abbie Wright has an extensive educational background. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Southern Queensland. Additionally, she achieved a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment from Victoria University. She also completed the Accelerated Leadership Program at Women In Leadership Australia and became an Accredited Coach through the Institute of Executive Coaching & Leadership.
Industry Leadership and Recognition
Abbie Wright has been actively involved in industry leadership and advocacy for diversity and inclusion. She served as a Director on the Diversity Council Australia Board and led the Words@Work project to promote inclusive language. She received the South Australia National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC) Crystal Vision Award for her contributions to gender equality. Additionally, she led Aurecon's inclusive workplace initiative, which won an AHRI most inclusive workplace award.