Mirvac was named the winner of the 100% Human at Work Award at The CEO Magazine’s 13th Executive of the Year Awards announced recently in Sydney.
The annual Executive of the Year Awards, which celebrate and recognise the pinnacle of Australian business leadership, introduced a new award category this year – the 100% Human at Work Award, an initiative championed by Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Unite honouring organisations at the forefront of human-centric workplace transformation.
The prestigious 100% Human at Work Award recognises organisations that prioritise people and embrace core values of respect, equity, growth, belonging, and purpose. Mirvac won the award for its exceptional commitment to redefining the future of work, and innovative approach to workplace culture, including technology-driven workspace optimisation, leadership in mental health, and a sustained dedication to gender equity.
"I am incredibly proud of the global movement that 100% Human at Work has been able to shape. We see this as a pivotal moment for all businesses to collaborate and shape a more human future of work,” Sheetal Vyas, managing director of Virgin Unite says.
“I’m delighted that we’ve been able to work together with The CEO Magazine for this award, which celebrates companies that truly show the spirit of 100% Human at Work."
Ben Morris, Mirvac
Mirvac’s comprehensive initiatives that reimagine the modern workplace include leveraging AI and data analytics to create adaptive workspaces that meet evolving demands; and taking a proactive stance on mental health, including alignment with new psychosocial legislation and a commitment to stress mitigation, setting a new standard for organisational resilience and employee wellbeing.
The company is also a leader in closing the gender pay gap, having maintained a 0% like-for-like pay gap for the eighth consecutive year. By championing female representation in senior roles and traditionally male-dominated fields such as construction, Mirvac underscores its dedication to equality and inclusion.
“We are incredibly proud of this recognition today. We have worked hard on real change and implementation for ten years to be recognised as leading the way when it comes to a people-first culture as well as in gender equity, in a tangible and authentic way, rather than just in quotas and policies,” Mirvac’s group CEO & managing director, Campbell Hanan says.
"We’re thrilled to partner with Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Unite to introduce the 100% Human at Work Award, an initiative that redefines success by celebrating companies that put people first,” said Chris Dutton, founder of The CEO Magazine. “It’s incredibly exciting to honour organisations like Mirvac that embody this ethos, showing that businesses can lead with heart while also driving exceptional results."
Intrepid Travel was honoured as the runner-up in this category, applauded for its commitment and dedication to creating an inclusive, empowering and supportive workplace.
The evening also celebrated remarkable achievements across multiple industries. Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath received the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his enduring impact and his role as president of the McGrath Foundation, while James Thornton, CEO of Intrepid Travel, was awarded the highly coveted Overall CEO of the Year Award.
Winners of The CEO Magazine’s Executive of the Year Awards 2024
100% Human at Work
Winner: Mirvac
Runner-up: Intrepid Travel
Overall CEO of the Year
Winner: James Thornton | CEO | Intrepid Travel
Runner-up: Louise Baxter | CEO & Executive Director | Starlight Children’s Foundation
Highly Commended: Gerhard Veldsman | CEO Group Operations | Hancock Prospecting (Roy Hill)
Lifetime Achievement Award
Glenn McGrath | McGrath Foundation
CEO of the Year Banking, Financial Services & Insurance
Winner: Christian Stevens | CEO & Co-Founder | Flint & Farmers Finance Australia
Runner-up: Kate Farrar | CEO | Brighter Super
CEO of the Year Construction, Transport & Logistics
Winner: Pat Tallon | CEO | Civmec
Runner-up: Sam El Rihani | Chairman & Founder | Decode Group
CEO of the Year Energy & Mining
Winner: Gerhard Veldsman | CEO Group Operations | Roy Hill Holdings
Runner-up: Guy Chalkley | CEO | Endeavour Energy
CEO of the Year Healthcare
Winner: Yasser Zaki | Global CEO | Tender Loving Care
Runner-up: Raj Khillan | Director | Western Specialist Centre
CEO of the Year IT & Telecommunications
Winner: John Paitaridis | CEO & Founder | CyberCX
Runner-up: Gavriel Schneider | Group CEO | Risk 2 Solution
CEO of the Year Manufacturing
Winner: Pamela Jabbour | CEO & Founder | Total Image Group
Runner-up: Martin-Ulrich Ripple | Group CEO | ANCA CNC Machines
CEO of the Year Not-for-Profit
Winner: Louise Baxter | CEO & Executive Director | Starlight Children’s Foundation
Runner-up: Scott Maggs | CEO & Founder | Skin Check Champions
CEO of the Year Professional Services
Winner: Judy Sahay | CEO & Managing Director | Crowd Media Group
Runner-up: Jason Tonelli | CEO | Zenith Media
CEO of the Year Property Development & Real Estate
Winner: Anouk Darling | CEO | Scape Australia Management
Runner-up: Daniel Laruccia | CEO, Founder & Managing Director | Spyre Group
CEO of the Year Consumer & Lifestyle
Winner: James Thornton | CEO | Intrepid Travel
Runner-up: Susan Wheeldon | Country Director AU, NZ & Oceania | Airbnb
