ABC chief people officer Rebekah Donaldson has announced she will leave the national broadcaster in January 2021 to take up the role of executive manager, people at Qantas Group.
Donaldson has been an ABC director since 2018, leading the ABC people & culture division through often challenging times. Since joining the ABC in 2013, she has filled several roles including chief of staff to the managing director.
ABC managing director David Anderson paid tribute to Donaldson’s career at the ABC and her contribution across the organisation.
“Rebekah has been an outstanding executive and colleague to many at the ABC and is held in very high regard across the organisation.
“On behalf of the leadership team and the ABC, I would like to thank Rebekah for her leadership and expertise. We wish Rebekah well in this next chapter of an already impressive career.”
Donaldson will leave the ABC in mid-January 2021. A recruitment process for the role will begin in the coming weeks.