Deirdre Gruiters

Deirdre Gruiters has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Deirdre is currently the Head of HR Services at CKI Group since June 2019. Prior to this, they served as the Executive Director of HR Services at Alcro Group, starting in June 2022. Before their time at Alcro Group, they worked as the GM of People, Learning & Culture at Glen Eira Kindergarten Association from April 2018 to May 2019. Deirdre also held the role of HR Partner at CKI Group from July 2011 to May 2018. Between November 2013 and April 2018, they served as the HR Manager at Selex ES Australia (a Leonardo company). Prior to that, they were the Senior Recruitment Manager at ACE TalentNET from May 2003 to June 2011. Additionally, Deirdre has experience as a Small Business Owner at Kiwi Solutions (Side Project) from August 2008 to 2011. Deirdre began their career at ANZ Banking Group in 1996, where they held the position of Manager Credit Risk Training until 1999, before transitioning to the role of Senior Manager Employee Development at ANZ Bank from 2000 to 2002.

Deirdre Gruiters obtained a Masters degree in Management, HR, and Change Management from Monash University from 1999 to 2002. Prior to that, they earned an Advanced Diploma in Banking from the NZ Bankers Institute from 1989 to 1993. There is also information about a Masters degree in Business/HR from Monash, but the duration of the program is not specified.