Sam Turner

Sam Turner is an influential leader in people management, inclusion, and cultural reform with over 25 years of experience across various sectors including financial services, technology, higher education, arts, community, and natural resources.12 They currently serve as the Chief People Officer at Allens, a leading Australian law firm.13

Career Highlights

Sam has held several prominent positions throughout their career:

• Chief People Officer at Allens Linklaters (current role)2
• Chief of Staff for Microsoft Asia1
• Head of Inclusion & Diversity for Westpac Group1
• Senior commercial roles at Microsoft, Westpac, NAB, BHP, and Deloitte1

Expertise and Contributions

Sam is known for:

• Driving transformational change and championing a culture of inclusion and innovation2
• Developing data-driven HR and organizational development strategies2
• Leading influential culture reviews, including the Australian Music Review into sexual harm and harassment1
• Collaborating with the Australian Human Rights Commission and Elizabeth Broderick & Co on workplace culture reviews1

Recognition and Achievements

• Winner of the 2016 Women of Influence Awards1
• Named one of Australia's 50 Most Influential LGBTIQ Leaders by Deloitte/Google in 20182
• Awarded a Winston Churchill Fellowship in 20182

Additional Roles and Education

• Chair of The Aurora Group, a major Australian LGBTIQ+ not-for-profit foundation1
• Holds a Bachelor of Business (Honours) and a Graduate Diploma in Psychology2

Sam Turner is known for their strategic innovation, impactful change, and engaging leadership style. They are dedicated to fostering environments where everyone can thrive and belong, with a focus on gender and race equality, LGBTIQ+ inclusion, and cultural transformation.23