Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, March 2025 – Ashley Brett has joined KINNECT as the Chief People Officer, where he will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s people strategy, talent management, and leadership development. With over 20 years of experience in HR leadership, Ashley will focus on strengthening organizational culture, employee experience, and compliance to support KINNECT’s ambitious growth plans.
Before joining KINNECT, Ashley Brett served as the HR Director – Asia at Weatherford, where he led strategic HR initiatives across multiple geographies, focusing on talent acquisition, leadership development, and cultural transformation. His tenure at Weatherford also included roles as HR Director, Talent & Capability and Organizational Development Manager, where he successfully implemented succession planning, training programs, and workforce optimization strategies.
Prior to his tenure at Weatherford, Ashley was the General Manager, Human Resources at Downer Mining, where he was instrumental in developing inclusion programs, succession planning, and operational workforce training frameworks. His leadership significantly improved talent retention and diversity representation in the company’s Australian operations.
Ashley also held key HR leadership roles at WorkCover Queensland, where he managed clinical services, case management, and workers’ compensation programs. His deep expertise in compliance, risk management, and people strategy makes him a strong asset to KINNECT’s future workforce transformation.
About KINNECT
KINNECT is one of Australia’s leading privately owned occupational health service providers, offering a comprehensive range of health solutions to businesses nationwide. With 14 wholly owned offices and an expanding affiliate network, KINNECT specializes in pre-employment medicals, workplace rehabilitation, and health management programs. The company partners with organizations to deliver long-term, sustainable workforce health solutions tailored to business needs.
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