Ex-premier Kristina Keneally debuts shock new look after announcing her latest career move

Kristina Keneally has undergone a complete makeover just months after announcing her latest career move away from politics.

The ex-Minister of NSW Labor, 54, ditched her long bob and debuted a shorter and sharper side-swept blonde cropped haircut at the prestigious annual Gold Dinner in Sydney on Thursday.

The newly appointed CEO of the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation also showed off her toned biceps and glowing tan in a floor-length metallic gold dress with a glittering jeweled collar.

She completed the look with statement earrings and heels and carried a white mesh bag.

Kristina’s face looked youthful and radiant thanks to a glossy make-up.

Five hundred of the city’s leading philanthropists and VIPs attended the event, benefiting the foundation.

The charity hopes to reach a double-digit goal this year after last year’s charity gala raised $9 million.

This year’s Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation (SCHF) Gold Dinner will raise millions to transform Australia’s complex pediatric care.

The gala benefits The Children’s Hospital at the Westmead Kids Complex Care Centre, better known as the Kookaburra Centre.

The ex-Minister of NSW Labor, 54, ditched her long bob and debuted a shorter and sharper side-swept blonde cropped haircut at the prestigious annual Gold Dinner in Sydney on Thursday. She can be seen in the photo on the left last year, and on the right on Thursday night

The newly appointed CEO of the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation also showed off her toned biceps and glowing tan in a floor-length metallic gold gown with a glittering jeweled collar at the event

It comes after Kristina announced in November that she had taken on a new executive role, in the wake of her humiliating defeat in last year’s federal election.

The former Labor senator has been named CEO of the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Kristina was overthrown by Independent Dai Le last May in the battle for Fowler’s southwest Sydney seat – which had been a safe Labor seat.

Kristina was appointed CEO of the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation last year

It comes on the heels of her humiliating defeat in last year’s federal election, where she was overthrown by Independent Dai Le in the run for Fowler’s South West Sydney seat.

The charismatic leader said she was “thrilled” to join the nonprofit, which described her as a passionate advocate for “society’s most vulnerable.”

“I’ve long been inspired by SCHF and I’m excited to join the SCHF leadership team and build on the great foundation to ensure we can continue to create a lasting and positive impact on children’s health,” said Mrs. Keneally.

The former NSW prime minister ran into trouble this year when she was parachuted from her posh home on the city’s northern beaches to the migrant community in the city’s suburbs.

But the seat was taken by Ms. Le, a former refugee from Vietnam.

The independent won the seat by a slim margin of less than 3,000 votes.

The charismatic leader said she was “excited” to join the nonprofit, which described her as a passionate advocate for “society’s most vulnerable” (pictured Ms. Keneally at the National Press Club, three days before this year’s federal election)

Mr Len Chersky, chairman of the SCHF board, said the charity was delighted to welcome the ‘caliber’ of the former NSW prime minister.

“We know her voice and vision will help SCHF continue to have a positive impact on the lives of sick children and their families by funding world-class healthcare and research,” said Chersky.

Kristina is a staunch advocate for children and their families, as well as improving access to healthcare for children.

“Importantly, Kristina is a proven leader who has demonstrated her strength, discipline and composure throughout her career and will bring the strategic and leadership skills… to achieve her important mission.”

The ex-premier of NSW ran into trouble this year when she was parachuted from her posh home on the city’s northern beaches into the migrant community in the city’s suburbs (pictured on Election Day)