Guest: Karen Smith-Pomeroy, Non Executive Director
Release Date: 11/14/2019
Ep 13: Helen talks safety with Dr Jennifer Gray, CEO of Zoos Victoria
Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety
In this podcast, Helen is joined by Dr Jennifer Gray, CEO of Zoos Victoria. Jenny and Helen discuss: Jenny's diverse career which has spanned transport, aviation, banking and Zoos How Jenny led Zoos Victoria through numerous Melbourne lockdowns - and the impact on the animals The high risk reality of working with dangerous animals The evolution of Zoos Victoria's safety transformation What Jenny values in health and safety leaders
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Helen talks safety with Ingilby Dickson, Board Director & Supply Chain & Logistics Advisor
Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety
In this podcast, Helen O'Keefe is joined by Ingilby Dickson, a seasoned supply chain and business executive.
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Helen talks safety with Adrian Hondros, CEO, Porter Davis Homes
Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety
In this podcast, Helen is joined by the CEO of Porter Davis Homes, Adrian Hondros.
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Helen talks safety with Club Assist CEO APAC, Tracey Wright
Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety
Helen is delighted to be joined by Club Assist's CEO (APAC), Tracey Wright.
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Helen talks safety with Earl Eddings, MD Riskcom & Chair, Cricket Australia
Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety
My guest today, Earl Eddings, has a long and distinguished career history both in sport and health and safety. In this podcast, we discuss his journey from PE teacher to Managing Director of Riskcom and Chair of Cricket Australia, and how his training in health & safety influences his leadership.
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Helen talks safety with Deliveroo Australia CEO, Ed McManus
Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety
In this episode, Helen O'Keefe is delighted to be joined by the Australian CEO of Deliveroo, Ed McManus.
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Helen talks COVID-19 with employment lawyer, Siobhan Mulcahy
Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to enact their business continuity plans. But no one predicted COVID-19 or planned for the impact it's having on all of us at work and in our daily lives.
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Guest: Karen Smith-Pomeroy, Non Executive Director
Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety
When we recruit senior OHS professionals, often one of the key responsibilities is to brief the board on health and safety issues.
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Guest: Shelly Park, CEO, Australian Red Cross Blood Service
Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety
Helen interviews Shelly Park, Chief Executive Officer of Australian Red Cross Blood Service (ARCBS), for episode 5 of her podcast.
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Guest: Chad Orr, CEO, Skybridge Group
Helen O'Keefe Talks Safety
In episode 4, Helen O'Keefe talks to CEO of Skybridge Group, Chad Orr.
info_outlineWhen we recruit senior OHS professionals, often one of the key responsibilities is to brief the board on health and safety issues.
So, to help senior (and aspiring) HSE professionals better understand the board's expectations and thinking on OHS, Helen invited non-executive director, Karen Smith-Pomeroy, to share her insights on the podcast.
Karen is a former Suncorp banking executive and current non-executive director of Infigen Energy, Kenna Security, Infocus wealth management, Stanwell Corporation and Queensland Treasury Corporation. In addition, she chairs the National Affordable Housing Corporation.
In this podcast, Karen shares her experience on what's important for boards in terms of health and safety including:
- The structure of boards and the role of sub-committees
- The role of the board to oversee risk and processes to mitigate risk
- Leadership on safety from the top
- How OH&S leaders need to present to the board
- The importance of disclosure