Phillipa McDermott is an Aboriginal Australian businesswoman and current chair of Bangarra Dance Theatre. She is known for her work in public media and various public positions.
Phillipa McDermott | |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Director of First Nations Talent |
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| Relatives | Lloyd McDermott - Father |
Early and personal life edit
Phillipa McDermott is the daughter of Lloyd McDermott.[1] She is a member of the Yugambeh people.[2]
Career edit
McDermott is the current chair of Bangarra Dance Theatre which she has held since 2019,[3] and worked closely with former artistic director, Stephen Page, overseeing his retirement and replacement.[4] McDermott has been the Director of First Nations Talent for Deloitte Australia since July, 2022, formerly serving as the Head of Indigenous Employment at Australian Broadcasting Corporation since 2013.[5] At the ABC she oversaw the increased use of Indigenous languages, names and Acknowledgements of Country across television, radio and online.[6] McDermott was a member of the Australian Financial Review's panel that determined its 2022 Power list.[7]
Honours edit
In 2020, McDermott received the Indigenous Alumni Award from her alma mater, the University of Technology Sydney.[8]
References edit
- ^ "'No one had a better time' than the legendary Lloyd McDermott". NITV. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ^ Australia, Rugby (2022-07-03). "Wallabies to wear First Nations jersey and sing in Yugambeh language at Suncorp | Latest Rugby News | Wallabies Rugby". wallabies.rugby. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ^ "Phillipa McDermott". Bangarra. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ^ "Australia's oldest First Nations dance company just appointed its first female Indigenous artistic director". ABC News. 2021-12-01. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ^ "Phillipa McDermott". University of Technology Sydney. 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ^ Release, Media (2021-07-13). "ABC brings Indigenous names and languages into the national conversation". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ^ "PM tops AFR Magazine's Power List". Nine for Brands. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ^ "FASS's four - yes FOUR! - 2020 UTS Alumni Award winners". University of Technology Sydney. 2020-10-28. Retrieved 2023-02-25.