Mariam Hares

Mariam Hares

Chief People & Culture Officer

Appointed May 2022

"To change the future for sick kids, we need strong, thriving teams. That’s why I’m passionate about creating people-first workplaces where every staff member can do their best work."

Mariam Hares is an experienced people and culture leader, with a career spanning hospitality, technology, finance, property management and consumer goods. No matter the industry, she is driven by a belief that positive workplace culture is the foundation for organisational success.

Mariam is passionate about fostering a people-first culture where employees feel valued and supported. Throughout her career, she has designed and embedded thoughtful systems and processes that simplify the employee experience and strengthen the connection between organisations and their people.   

 As workforce needs continue to change and develop, Mariam is ready to embrace new ways of working to ensure staff members have meaningful employment and achieve a positive work/life balance.

 At Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation, she is inspired by the mission to give every child access to world-class healthcare whenever and wherever they need it - and is proud to contribute by building strong, thriving teams that can change the future for sick kids.