Who’s Speaking at HR Retail Africa 2026

Vera Keshishian

Vera Keshishian is an experienced Human Resources leader with a background spanning retail, technology, travel, and global organisations across Australia, Asia, and Europe. She has held senior roles including Head of People and Culture, partnering with executive teams to drive performance, culture, and business growth.

Currently the Human Resources Manager at Carolina Lifestyle, Vera leads the HR function across a national retail network, supporting store teams, operations, and leadership. She is known for building high-performing teams and aligning people strategies with commercial outcomes in fast-paced environments.

Her international experience includes collaborating with HR leaders across Australia, Japan, Singapore and UK, providing a strong global perspective on workforce management and cultural alignment.

With formal training in psychotherapy, Vera brings a deep understanding of human behaviour, enabling her to motivate teams, support mental health, and create engaged, high-performing workplace cultures.

Vera brings to the panel a practical, commercially grounded perspective on HR in retail, combined with a passion for developing people and driving meaningful business impact.