Sue Smith will join the Foster’s executive leadership team as Chief Human Resources Officer, responsible for all aspects of global people management, effective today. Sue takes over from Ben Lawrence, who left the business earlier this year.

Since joining Foster’s in 2004 Sue has held senior human resource and people management roles, most recently as Director, Human Resources for Foster’s Australia, Asia & Pacific (FAAP) operating business. Sue will retain responsibility for supporting the FAAP business in addition to her global remit.

"I am delighted to appoint Sue to lead Foster’s human resource function and welcome her to the executive leadership team", said Chief Executive Officer, Trevor O'Hoy.

"Sue brings to the team first class strategic human resources capability, which is increasingly important as we strive to attract and retain the best talent to build our business and execute our plans” said Trevor.

Prior to joining Foster’s, Sue held senior human resource management roles at GE Consumer Finance Australia and New Zealand (now GE Money) and Colonial Services Pty Ltd.

“I’m passionate about Foster’s and am looking forward to building our success in leadership, staff development and engagement across the business”, Sue said.

Sue will be based at Foster's head office in Melbourne, Australia.

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