MinterEllison appoints new Chief People Officer to drive people and culture strategy

1 minute read  09.11.2025

MinterEllison is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Banks as its new Chief People Officer, effective 10 November.

Rachel is a dynamic people executive with deep experience leading cultural and organisational change across ASX-listed and global companies. Her leadership has shaped major transformation programs in complex environments at Westpac, AMP, Macquarie Group, Cap Gemini and Telstra - driving HR and business strategy, governance, operating model redesign, and regulatory change. 

Commenting on Rachel's appointment, Alissa Anderson, Chief Operating Officer at MinterEllison, said: "Rachel brings a strong track record in building culture, capability, and talent to lift organisational effectiveness. Her evidence-led and outcomes-focused approach to developing and evolving people and cultural strategies will be instrumental in delivering our strategy. As we continue to invest in excellence and innovation across the firm, Rachel’s leadership will be key to fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture that supports our people and drives long-term impact.

Rachel’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for MinterEllison, as the firm enters the next phase of its AI strategy, which includes a new partnership with Legora. This milestone reinforces MinterEllison’s commitment to responsible innovation and the synergy between people and technology. The firm’s AI ecosystem - including Microsoft Copilot and internally developed platforms such as Lantern - is transforming how legal and consulting professionals deliver client-focused outcomes. 

Rachel commented: “I’m excited to be joining MinterEllison at a time of significant momentum and ambition. The firm’s strong focus on attracting and developing exceptional talent, alongside its leading-edge position on AI and digital technologies, creates a unique opportunity to shape the way we work in a way that empowers our people and enhances the value we deliver to clients. I look forward to working with such a talented and dedicated team of Talent professionals across MinterEllison and contributing to the firm’s culture of excellence and continued success."

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