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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 |
Phillipa McDermott is the daughter of Lloyd McDermott.[1] She is a member of the Yugambeh people.[2]
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]
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In 2020, McDermott received the Indigenous Alumni Award from her alma mater, the University of Technology Sydney.[8]
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