Daniel Mottau
About Daniel Mottau
Daniel Mottau serves as the Global Director of Learning & Organisational Development at Immutable, a role he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in people and culture roles across various organizations, emphasizing behavioral psychology and fostering productive workplace environments.
Work at Immutable X
Daniel Mottau serves as the Global Director of Learning & Organisational Development at Immutable, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he focuses on enhancing team functioning and workplace culture through the application of behavioral psychology and anthropology. His leadership emphasizes the importance of creating psychologically safe environments that promote healthy debate and diverse perspectives, fostering a sense of belonging within the organization.
Previous Experience in People Development
Before joining Immutable, Daniel held several significant roles in people and organizational development. He worked at Zip Co as the Global Director of People Experience for four months in 2021. Prior to that, he was with Redbubble, where he served as the Head of Talent & Organisation Development and the Head of People & Culture, both roles spanning 2020 to 2021. His experience also includes a three-year tenure at Zendesk as Region Manager for Learning & Development (APAC) from 2017 to 2020.
Educational Background
Daniel Mottau has a diverse educational background. He studied Psychology at RMIT University, earning a Bachelor of Applied Science. He also completed a Certificate IV in Workplace and Business Coaching at Open Door Coaching. Additionally, he holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment from Victoria University and has pursued studies in content marketing at General Assembly. His training in the arts includes a Full-Time Actors Course at The Australian Film & Television Academy and Musical Theatre at the Victorian College of the Arts.
Focus on Workplace Culture
Daniel emphasizes the importance of cultivating psychologically safe workplaces that enhance productivity and team dynamics. He advocates for leaders to adopt an outward mindset, prioritizing the needs and objectives of their teams. His approach is data-driven, aiming to deliver talent and organizational development outcomes that respect and integrate the organizational memory and culture.
Career Progression in Human Resources
Daniel's career in human resources spans various roles and organizations. He began as a Team Supervisor at Village Cinemas Australia and progressed to positions such as Human Resources Officer and Manager of Organisation Development at Museum Victoria. His experience also includes roles at the Australian Council for Educational Research, where he served as a Human Resources Consultant and Advisor, contributing to his extensive expertise in people management and organizational development.