Mr Seth Hartdegen

Seth Hartdegen is an experienced board director and consulting leader, with 25+ years’ experience gained in some of the world’s largest, most complex, recognisable corporates and consultancies. Earlier consulting roles in Australia, New Zealand and Japan included roles with KPMG and Korn Ferry. Seth also spent 13 years as an expat in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman, where he held corporate HR leadership roles up to the Regional HR Director level with the likes of Saudi Aramco, Oman Oil and Petroleum Development Oman (Shell JV).  In parallel to his consulting career, Seth, a graduate member (GAICD) of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, has held positions on several boards.

Seth has served as a Member of the Australian Air Force Cadets Foundation since 2024, and is also a member of the Foundation’s Fundraising & Sponsorship Committee.  Additionally, Seth is a Non-Executive Director of the Blue Knot Foundation, where he is also Chair of the People, Culture & Remuneration Committee.  Earlier, Seth was Board Vice President (Deputy Chair) of the Saudi Aramco Veterinary Clinic, servicing 3,000+ pets, horses and working security dogs in Saudi Arabia.

Empathy, openness, transparency and integrity are core to his belief system, as is his strong set of ethical beliefs that drive his conduct.  Seth’s qualifications and credentials include an MBA from Scotland, Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from New Zealand and executive education from London Business School in the UK. Seth is also a Professional Member (CAHRI) of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).