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Alison Newman is a seasoned human resources executive with a proven track record in people leadership, culture transformation, and building high-performing teams across multiple industries. She combines a focus on driving business results with a people-first approach, ensuring culture is at the heart of every strategy.
As Chief People Officer at Cloudstaff, Alison leads the people agenda for a global remote staffing pioneer, recognised for ethical outsourcing and multiple Best BPO in Asia awards. She is passionate about designing scalable operating models that fuel growth while cultivating inclusive, high-performance cultures where employees thrive.
Prior to Cloudstaff, Alison held senior leadership roles at respected organisations including Hyne Group, a sixth-generation family-owned industry leader, where she drove transformative people and culture strategies supporting innovation, automation, and sustainability. Her career also spans Melbourne IT, Auscript Australasia, and FTR Limited, where she led HR functions across Australia, the USA, and globally—implementing people systems, strengthening leadership pipelines, and aligning culture in fast-growing companies.
Recognised for her strategic mindset and modern approach to workforce leadership, Alison champions the belief that successful organisations are built on empowered people. With expertise in executive coaching and leadership development, she inspires teams and leaders to unlock their full potential, leading by example with servant leadership and fresh thinking.
Beyond her professional achievements, Alison is deeply committed to creating future-focused, inclusive, and adaptable workplaces. Her approach helps organisations not only meet today’s challenges but thrive in the evolving world of work. Alison’s journey reflects vision, innovation, and people-first leadership, establishing her as a trusted and respected voice in the HR and business community.
By Alison Newman Offshore hiring is no longer just a side strategy—it’s now central to how Australian businesses scale. Over the past year, one question has repeatedly surfaced for HR leaders and CFOs: “When we hire offshore, does the Fair Work Act still apply—and what does day-to-day compliance actually look like?” I explored this in […]
