Advisor Avril Henry AM on Challenging Expectations & Standing Up for Change
In 1995 Avril was part of the Westpac team that introduced the first corporate paid maternity leave scheme at a publicly listed company in Australia. Since then, she has continuously used her influence to drive cultural change in the workplace.
Avril founded Avril Henry & Associates in 2003. Between 2006 and 2022 she served as the first civilian, and woman, on the Navy People & Capability Committee, and was appointed senior advisor to the Chief of Army on gender diversity, values and cultural reform.
In 2024 she was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant services to…
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