Phillipa McDermott

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
NationalityAustralian
OccupationDirector of First Nations Talent
Employers
RelativesLloyd McDermott - Father

Early and personal life

Phillipa McDermott is the daughter of Lloyd McDermott.[1] She is a member of the Yugambeh people.[2]

Career

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

In 2020, McDermott received the Indigenous Alumni Award from her alma mater, the University of Technology Sydney.[8]

References
  1. "'No one had a better time' than the legendary Lloyd McDermott". NITV. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  2. 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.
  3. "Phillipa McDermott". Bangarra. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  4. "Australia's oldest First Nations dance company just appointed its first female Indigenous artistic director". ABC News. 2021-12-01. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  5. "Phillipa McDermott". University of Technology Sydney. 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  6. Release, Media (2021-07-13). "ABC brings Indigenous names and languages into the national conversation". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  7. "PM tops AFR Magazine's Power List". Nine for Brands. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  8. "FASS's four - yes FOUR! - 2020 UTS Alumni Award winners". University of Technology Sydney. 2020-10-28. Retrieved 2023-02-25.


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