Our guest today on Business in Colour is Sharmini Wainwright who is an experienced Managing Director with over 20 years in the talent space, leading the Michael Page and Page Group brands across Australia and Hong Kong. A former Chartered Accountant, Sharmini is currently the, Co-Head of the Page Group business in Australia. In this episode Sharmini recounts her upbringing, early influences from her parents and sister, especially her mother’s courageous move at 19 to come to Australia and her mother’s sage advice of, “see the opportunity and seize it”.

This episode is gold for candidates, hiring leaders and HR professionals, as Sharmini gives us a snapshot of the changes in the Australian talent market – we talk talent trends, flexible working, DEI and Sustainability as talent attractors, creating connection across 3 generations under one roof and how to look for potential in an interview rather than trap the conversation in the past. Sharmini generously shares her own reflections as a leader in business, often being the only woman in the executive circle and, nurturing her style and confidence. Sharmini is just magnetic, she leads with optimism, empathy, openness and clarity, please enjoy the leadership voice of, Sharmini Wainwright.