Olivia Holmes

about Olivia

Having worked with Macpherson Kelley since 2014, Olivia Holmes has been integral in fostering a values led and inclusive firm culture that enables people to be their best.

“Macpherson Kelley understands integrating talent management is one of the most integral components to achieve firm success and growth. This means prioritising employee experience and safeguarding our unique firm culture that allows people to be themselves, further develop their capability and contribute as part of a high-performing team.”

As a firm steeped in 120 years of history, its down-to-earth, commercial focus and progressive leadership is what initially attracted Olivia to the role.

Today Olivia leads a competent HR team who partner with the business to drive Macpherson Kelley’s high-performance, inclusive and supportive workplace culture. Promoting trust and empowering staff to perform to the best of their ability are core to Olivia’s identity and leadership approach. Through her oversight of National HR initiatives, these values have become guiding principles for the firm.

“Our people tell me the best thing about working at Macpherson Kelley is the people. Beyond that, it is the culture of development and respect coupled with the unlimited opportunity for those who seek it.”