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"West Oak’s success has come from always putting our clients’ best interests first and always finding ways to improve and add more value to them"
Andrew mcquiston,
west oak family office, wellington-altus private wealth
Geraldine Joanes’s Diageo career spans 18 years, during which she has worked across multiple international markets in the business, including Europe, the UK, Middle East and China.
Originally from London, Geraldine relocated to Australia in 2016, taking up the role of HR business partner supporting the company’s commercial and marketing functions. She then became the head of HR for supply and corporate services before being appointed HR director at Diageo Australia in October 2018. In her current role, Geraldine sits on the Diageo Australia executive team, reporting into the managing director, and leads the people and culture strategies and policies to unlock the full potential of the company’s high-performing employees with the support of a passionate and skilled team of HR and talent engagement professionals.
During her tenure, Diageo Australia has launched leading HR policies, including eligibility for 26 weeks of paid family leave for every employee regardless of carer status, gender or tenure, as well as a progressive flexible working philosophy that provides the framework for employees and their managers to focus on delivering outcomes rather than when, where and how work is done.
162 Blues Point Rd, McMahons Point, NSW 2060 Australia
02 7227 8880
sydney.reception@diageo.com
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Geraldine Joanes
Human Resources Director Australia
Diageo
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Geraldine Joanes’s Diageo career spans 18 years, during which she has worked across multiple international markets in the business, including Europe, the UK, Middle East and China.
Originally from London, Geraldine relocated to Australia in 2016, taking up the role of HR business partner supporting the company’s commercial and marketing functions. She then became the head of HR for supply and corporate services before being appointed HR director at Diageo Australia in October 2018. In her current role, Geraldine sits on the Diageo Australia executive team, reporting into the managing director, and leads the people and culture strategies and policies to unlock the full potential of the company’s high-performing employees with the support of a passionate and skilled team of HR and talent engagement professionals.
During her tenure, Diageo Australia has launched leading HR policies, including eligibility for 26 weeks of paid family leave for every employee regardless of carer status, gender or tenure, as well as a progressive flexible working philosophy that provides the framework for employees and their managers to focus on delivering outcomes rather than when, where and how work is done.
Milestones
2020
Insurance Business Magazine | Key Media
Receive an excellence award
2020
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2019
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
TeD Talk Speaker
2019
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2018
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
title of milestone
2018
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2020-2021
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
Received Lexology Client Choice Award (Labour and Employment – Canada)
2020-2021
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2014-2022
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
Received Best Lawyer in Canada Award (Employment and Labour Law)
2014-2022
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2014-2022
2020-2021
2018
2019
2020
Geraldine Joanes
Human Resources Director
Australia
Diageo
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Geraldine Joanes’s Diageo career spans 18 years, during which she has worked across multiple international markets in the business, including Europe, the UK, Middle East and China.
Originally from London, Geraldine relocated to Australia in 2016, taking up the role of HR business partner supporting the company’s commercial and marketing functions. She then became the head of HR for supply and corporate services before being appointed HR director at Diageo Australia in October 2018. In her current role, Geraldine sits on the Diageo Australia executive team, reporting into the managing director, and leads the people and culture strategies and policies to unlock the full potential of the company’s high-performing employees with the support of a passionate and skilled team of HR and talent engagement professionals.
During her tenure, Diageo Australia has launched leading HR policies, including eligibility for 26 weeks of paid family leave for every employee regardless of carer status, gender or tenure, as well as a progressive flexible working philosophy that provides the framework for employees and their managers to focus on delivering outcomes rather than when, where and how work is done.
Milestones
2018-2022
Insurance Business Magazine | Key Media
HR Director, Australia and New Zealand, Diageo (Sydney)
Inclusive and Diverse Workplace Award, Australian Drinks Awards
Inclusive Employer Citation, Diversity Council Australia
Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, Workplace Gender Equality Agency
2018-present
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2017-2018
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
Head of HR, Supply and Corporate Services, Diageo (Sydney)
2017-2018
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2016-2017
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
Head of HR, Commercial and Marketing, Diageo (Sydney)
2016-2017
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2014-2015
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
Head of HR, Marketing, Innovation and Customer Development, Diageo (London)
2014-2015
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2011-2014
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
HR Business Partner, Global Marketing, Innovation and Sales, Diageo (London)
2011-2014
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2011-2014
2014-2015
2016-2017
2017-2018
2018-present
Geraldine Joanes
Human Resources Director Australia
Diageo
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Bio
Milestones
2020
2019
2018
2020-2021
2014-2022
2020
Insurance Business Magazine | Key Media
Received Best Lawyer in Canada Award (Employment and Labour Law)
2020
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2019
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
TeD Talk Speaker
2019
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2018
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
title of milestone
2018
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2020-2021
Human Resources Magazine | key media
Received Lexology Client Choice Award (Labour and Employment – Canada)
2020-2021
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2014-2022
human resources | key media
Received Best Lawyer in Canada Award (Employment and Labour Law)
2014-2022
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Milestones
Career Accolades
2018-present
2017-2018
2016-2017
2014-2015
2011-2014
2018-2022
Insurance Business Magazine | Key Media
HR Director, Australia and New Zealand, Diageo (Sydney)
Inclusive and Diverse Workplace Award, Australian Drinks Awards
Inclusive Employer Citation, Diversity Council Australia
Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, Workplace Gender Equality Agency
2018-present
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2017-2018
Human Resources Magazine | key media
Head of HR, Supply and Corporate Services,
Diageo (Sydney)
2017-2018
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2016-2017
Human Resources Magazine | key media
Head of HR, Commercial and Marketing, Diageo (Sydney)
2016-2017
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2014-2015
Human Resources Magazine | key media
Head of HR, Marketing, Innovation and Customer Development, Diageo (London)
2014-2015
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2011-2014
human resources | key media
HR Business Partner, Global Marketing, Innovation and Sales, Diageo (London)
2011-2014
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Career Highlights
2018-present
2017-2018
2016-2017
2014-2015
2011-2014
2018-2022
Insurance Business Magazine | Key Media
HR Director, Australia and New Zealand,
Diageo (Sydney)
Inclusive and Diverse Workplace Award,
Australian Drinks Awards
Inclusive Employer Citation, Diversity Council Australia
Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, Workplace Gender Equality Agency
2018-present
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2003-2010
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
Head of HR, Supply and Corporate Services,
Diageo (Sydney)
2017-2018
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2016-2017
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
Head of HR, Commercial and Marketing,
Diageo (Sydney)
2016-2017
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2014-2015
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
Head of HR, Marketing, Innovation and Customer Development, Diageo (London)
2014-2015
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2011-2014
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
HR Business Partner, Global Marketing, Innovation and Sales, Diageo (London)
2011-2014
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Career Accolades
2020
2019
2018
2020-2021
2014-2022
2020
Insurance Business Magazine | Key Media
Receive an excellence award
2020
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2019
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
TeD Talk Speaker
2019
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2018
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
title of milestone
2018
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2020-2021
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
Received Lexology
Client Choice Award
(Labour and Employment – Canada)
2020-2021
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2014-2022
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
Received Best Lawyer in
Canada Award
(Employment and Labour Law)
2014-2022
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