Jessica Sharpe
About Jessica Sharpe
Jessica Sharpe serves as the Chief People Officer for both Ladbrokes Australia and Entain, where she has worked since 2018. With a background in human resources across various organizations, she is dedicated to enhancing employee wellbeing and productivity through innovative practices and a strong interest in NeuroLeadership.
Current Role at Entain
Jessica Sharpe serves as the Chief People Officer for Entain in Australia. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's human resources strategy and initiatives. In her role, she focuses on enhancing employee wellbeing and productivity. She has led initiatives such as the introduction of a 9-day fortnight and meeting-free Wednesdays, which aim to improve the work-life balance for employees. Her leadership is instrumental in redesigning work practices to foster innovative thinking within the organization.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Jessica Sharpe has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked at Carter Capner Law as a Human Resources Advisor from 2003 to 2005. Following this, she served as a Senior Consultant in People and Performance at McCullough Robertson from 2011 to 2014. She then held the position of Manager - People and Culture at Grant Thornton Australia from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she was the Head of HR at Youfoodz for one year in 2017-2018 and worked as a Human Resources Manager at Ferrier Hodgson from 2010 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Sharpe has a strong educational background in psychology and human resources. She studied at Griffith University, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Human Resources Management and Services from 2001 to 2004. She furthered her education at Charles Sturt University, achieving a Graduate Diploma in Psychology from 2017 to 2020. Her academic pursuits are complemented by her keen interest in NeuroLeadership and the science of productivity, which informs her approach to human resources.
Focus on Innovative Work Practices
In her current role, Jessica Sharpe emphasizes the importance of adapting to the fifth industrial revolution. She advocates for human-machine collaboration and the optimization of uniquely human capabilities within organizations. Her initiatives at Entain Australia reflect her commitment to enhancing productivity and innovative thinking among employees. By redesigning work lives, she aims to create a more effective and engaged workforce.