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What makes work work? With Vikki Pink

5 questions on productivity, AI, people, strategy, transformation and change.

In a conversation on What Makes Work Work, I sat down with Vikki Pink, a seasoned Chief People Officer, most recently holding the role at the 50,000-person project solutions firm, Worley, from 2017 to July 2026.

Our conversation has been edited for clarity and brevity.

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Commercial Director (2018 — 2021), SEEK
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Chief People & Culture Officer (2021 — 2024), Crown Resorts
"Viv delivers pragmatic work that cuts through complexity and targets what the business truly needs. She blends insight, clarity and action, and asks tough questions that lead to sustainable outcomes."

Chief People Officer (2019 — 2026), Worley
"Vivienne brought energy, business acumen and critical thinking that led to significant improvements to the project. It felt like she was part of the team from day one."

Director (2010 — ), Monash Institute of Railway Technology
“Viv is creative and innovative in her thinking and has the knack of distilling complexity into sensible and workable solutions… Her focus is always on ensuring whatever she does is in the client’s interests.”

Director of Lauriston Institute (2007 — 2025), Lauriston Girls’ School
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Culture Director (2025 — ), Worley
“Viv brings both energy and intellect. She cares about business performance as well as individual performance. She genuinely brings both a people and a strategy lens to her work.”

Senior HR Business Partner (2018 — 2020), SEEK

CLEAR THINKING, LESS FLUFF

What makes work work? With Vikki Pink

“Viv precisely asks the right questions to quickly comprehend situations, and structure problems. She then rapidly collaborates to co-create pragmatic options and solutions.”

“They worked together with us to find the solution that best fit our problem. They did not squeeze our problem into their most preferred solution.”

"Viv delivers pragmatic work that cuts through complexity and targets what the business truly needs. She blends insight, clarity and action, and asks tough questions that lead to sustainable outcomes."

"Vivienne brought energy, business acumen and critical thinking that led to significant improvements to the project. It felt like she was part of the team from day one."

“Viv is creative and innovative in her thinking and has the knack of distilling complexity into sensible and workable solutions… Her focus is always on ensuring whatever she does is in the client’s interests.”

“Ero Co makes nebulous problems feel doable, not because they do it for us, but because they bring the expertise and cut through to help us see how we can solve the problem.”

“Viv brings both energy and intellect. She cares about business performance as well as individual performance. She genuinely brings both a people and a strategy lens to her work.”