Kantar elevates Narelle Burke to Chief People and Agent Officer for Global Research Group and APAC

Global marketing data and analytics company Kantar has appointed Narelle Burke as Chief People and Agent Officer for its Global Research Group and Asia Pacific region, marking a significant leadership move as the company continues to evolve its people strategy in the age of artificial intelligence.

Burke announced on LinkedIn, "I’m happy to share that I’ve moved into a new position as Chief People and Agent Officer, Global Research Group & APAC Region at Kantar! 

I'm super excited about how Kantar is evolving to provide the unique intelligence needed to power brand growth in the AI area; how our People and Agent Function is stepping up to support the realisation of that vision and redefining how work gets done; and to partner with the Global Research Group where research, data, analysis, and technology come together to deliver end-to-end for our clients. All while continuing to work and live in Singapore in a dynamic region that I love."

"I'm energised about this new role and how the change will create exciting new possibilities for our clients, our people, and the future of work," she added. 

In her new role, Burke will be based in Singapore and will support the APAC Region Executive Leadership Team, overseeing people strategy across one of the company’s most dynamic regions. Her role will also involve working closely with the Global Research Group, where research, data, analytics and technology are integrated to deliver end-to-end solutions for clients.

Burke joined Kantar in 2015 as Head of HR for the Asia Pacific region and has since held several global leadership roles. Over the years, she has served as Global Head of Talent, Learning and Leadership Development, Global Head of Inclusion and Diversity, and most recently as CHRO for Human Resources, Insights APAC and Global Consulting. Her career progression reflects a strong focus on talent development, leadership transformation, and inclusive workplace culture.

Before joining Kantar, Burke held leadership roles at organisations including Nielsen, Royal Caribbean International, and Medibank Private, working across Singapore and Australia in various strategic HR roles.

An award-winning HR leader with more than two decades of experience, Burke is known for her work in organisational transformation, leadership development, and building inclusive and agile teams across global markets and industries, ranging from government enterprises to technology start-ups.