Jodette Cleary
About Jodette Cleary
Jodette Cleary serves as the Chief People & Culture Officer at hipages and has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She holds degrees in Industrial Relations and Psychology from the University of New South Wales and has been recognized as one of HRD’s Global Top 100 HR Directors.
Work at hipages
Jodette Cleary has held multiple roles at hipages since 2015. She currently serves as the Chief People & Culture Officer, a position she has held since 2020. Prior to this, she was the Chief People & Innovation Officer from 2018 to 2020 and the Chief People Officer from 2015 to 2018. Under her leadership, hipages has received recognition as one of the top three Best Places to Work for three consecutive years (2021, 2022, and 2023) and has won a Stevie Award. Cleary's focus on enhancing workplace culture and employee engagement has been instrumental in these achievements.
Education and Expertise
Jodette Cleary holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Industrial Relations and Psychology from the University of New South Wales, which she completed from 1990 to 1992. She also earned a Master's degree in Labour Law & Relations from the University of Sydney between 1993 and 1994. Additionally, she completed the Company Directors Course at the Australian Institute of Company Directors in 2018. Cleary's educational background provides her with a strong foundation in human resources and organizational management.
Background
Jodette Cleary has extensive experience in human resources and organizational leadership. She founded and managed the boutique HR consultancy 'We Know HR' for eight years, partnering with notable companies such as Red Balloon, Atlassian, and BigCommerce. Cleary also served as the Asia Pacific HR Director at Honeywell, overseeing HR operations across 11 countries and managing over 2,000 employees. Her career includes various roles in HR management, consulting, and directorship, demonstrating her comprehensive knowledge of the field.
Achievements
Jodette Cleary has been recognized as one of HRD’s Global Top 100 HR Directors. Her leadership at hipages has led to multiple awards, including being ranked among the top three Best Places to Work for three consecutive years. She has also been involved in various directorship roles, including serving as a Non-Executive Director at Hear For You Limited and currently at WorkVentures, where she chairs the Remuneration & Nominations Committee. Cleary's contributions to the HR field are evident through her impactful roles and recognitions.