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Narelle B.

Pioneer · DISC type DIS
CHRO, Human Resources, Insights APAC & Global Consulting at Kantar
📍 Singapore, Singapore

Narelle is an award-winning CHRO for Kantars APAC region, with over 20 years of experience in organizational transformation and building inclusive cultures. A graduate of the University of Technology Sydney with further credentials from Cornell, her career has spanned tech start-ups to government enterprises. People who have worked with her describe her as strategic, creative, and charismatic.

Originally from Australia and now based in Singapore, Narelle is married to a New Zealander. She prioritizes personal effectiveness and wellbeing through daily rituals, regular gym visits for mental clarity, and ensuring she has a weekly date night with her husband. She is passionate about providing opportunities for others to grow.

Her diverse career once led her to work for an assistive technology company where she met Stevie Wonder.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
CHRO, Human Resources, Insights APAC & Global Consulting
Location
Singapore, Singapore
Personality Overview

How Narelle shows up

Friendly But Fast
Decisive But Friendly
Dynamic But Sincere

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Priorities

Topics Narelle cares about

Future of Work
She speaks often on the evolution of work, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and listening to employees to create a mutually beneficial hybrid environment.
Inclusion & Diversity
As a former Global Head of Inclusion & Diversity, she champions DE&I as a business imperative and advocates for providing equitable opportunities for all.
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Career

Work history

4-2021
CHRO, Human Resources, Insights APAC & Global Consulting
Kantar
2-2020 - 7-2022
Global Head of Inclusion & Diversity
Kantar
2-2018 - 4-2021
Global Head of Talent, Learning and Leadership Development
Kantar
3-2016 - 5-2018
Human Resources Director, Asia Pacific, Kantar Insights
Kantar
6-2015 - 3-2016
Regional Human Resources Director, TNS Asia Pacific
Kantar
In the press

Media appearances

Ep #68 Personal Effectiveness – with Chief HR Officer Kantar APAC (Spotify). Featured in Spotify
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Episode 98: Your organisation as a catalyst for change – Narelle Burke, CHRO Kantar Insights APAC (Uplifting People Podcast). Featured in Uplifting People
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Education
2012 - 2012
Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
University of Technology Sydney
2016 - 2016
PROSCI Certified Change Practitioner
CMC Partnership, PROSCI Global Affiliate Network
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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