Ms Ceinwen Ahern (She/Her)
Executive Director, Organisational Capability

Organisation unit

People and Culture Organisational Capability Organisational Performance

Location

Adelaide University, 108 North Terrace, Level 7
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Caitlin Madsen
caitlin.madsen@adelaide.edu.au
Executive Assistant

About me

I’m a Human Resources leader with a strong passion for creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported, and able to thrive. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on shaping and delivering People & Culture strategies that not only drive organisational transformation but also foster genuine cultural change.I believe that meaningful impact comes from working alongside people at every level of an organisation, listening, engaging, and building shared ownership of positive outcomes. In my role leading Organisational Capability, I work with a talented team to design and deliver people-focused initiatives that strengthen culture, build capability, and enhance employee experience. Together, we support continuous learning, inclusive practices, and employee engagement through our programs. initative and frameworks.

My experience spans higher education, financial services, FMCG, and manufacturing here in Australia, along with international experience gained in the UK. There, I had the opportunity to collaborate with global organisations across telecommunications, engineering, media, and technology, which broadened my perspective and approach to delivering at scale. Across all of this, I’ve had the privilege to lead wonderful teams, building Centres of Expertise, shaping People & Culture frameworks, and designing programs and technology solutions that improve how people experience work every day.
Last updated on 28/08/2026 by Ceinwen Ahern