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Imma Chippendale GAICD

Critic · DISC type C
Senior Strategic Advisor, Data at ACCC
📍 Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Imma is a transformational data leader, currently a Senior Strategic Advisor at the ACCC. A former Chief Data Officer, she specializes in data strategy, governance, and AI assurance, leveraging her Master of Public Policy to drive data-informed decision-making. She was recently recognized as one of the Global Top 100 Data & Analytics leaders.

Imma is dedicated to community causes, actively participating in and fundraising for #dryjuly to support the Cancer Council. She also serves as an Advisory Board Member for Australian Spatial Analytics, a social enterprise focused on employing neurodivergent adults, demonstrating a commitment to creating inclusive opportunities.

Interesting fact: Imma began her career in an unexpected field, graduating with a degree in physics and astronomy before transitioning into commercial strategy and data analytics.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Senior Strategic Advisor, Data
Location
Greater Sydney Area, Australia
Personality Overview

How Imma shows up

Negotiator
Precise
Objective Thinker

They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.

Priorities

Topics Imma cares about

AI Assurance
Her professional headline and participation as a speaker on a panel titled "Primed for AI" highlight her focus on the responsible and reliable implementation of artificial intelligence.
Data Governance
She frequently speaks on enabling data-informed decision-making through strong governance, such as at the #datagov2025 conference, and has certifications in this area.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Senior Strategic Advisor, Data
ACCC
12-2024 - 6-2025
Advisory Board Member
Australian Spatial Analytics
7-2021 - 8-2024
Chief Data Officer and Executive Director, Data & Performance
Department of Regional NSW
6-2020 - 12-2020
Principal Strategic Advisor, COVID Recovery Coordination Taskforce
ACCC
4-2017 - 7-2021
Director, Strategic Data Analysis Unit
ACCC
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Company Directors Course
Australian Institute of Company Directors
2006 - 2010
Master of Public Policy
The Australian National University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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