G8 Education, a leading national provider of quality early education and care, is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Carroll as Chief People Officer (CPO).

Joining the Executive Leadership team, Linda will play a pivotal role in cultivating a performance-driven culture, guided by G8 Education’s purpose and values. With more than a decade of sector-specific experience and the ability to lead high-performing teams, Linda brings invaluable expertise to her new role.

G8 Education’s Chief Executive Officer Pejman Okhovat expressed his enthusiasm for Linda’s appointment.

“We are thrilled to welcome Linda to our Executive Leadership Team; her experience and proven track record in the education sector make her an ideal fit for G8 Education,” Mr. Okhovat shared.

“We are confident Linda will play a pivotal role in driving our performance culture and aligning our people with our core values of passion, innovation, dedication, compassion, and integrity.”

Transitioning to G8 Education from Affinity Education Group, where she has been serving as CPO, Linda’s appointment is poised to bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the organisation.

“I am delighted to be joining G8 Education and I am eager to contribute to the organisation’s purpose in delivering quality care and early education to children from all backgrounds,” Ms. Carroll said.

“I believe in the power of people to drive organisational success and I am committed to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive and achieve their best.”

Linda’s accolades, including HR Director of the Year award at the Australian HR Awards in 2019, underscore her dedication to her field. With expertise spanning people and culture transformation, talent acquisition, capability development, employee and industrial relations, and engagement, she is well-positioned to steer G8 Education towards continued success.