Business Experience

Ian Taylor headed the executive search and organisational performance practices of Sheffield before becoming Managing Director in 1999. Before joining the human resources sector he worked in education both in New Zealand and internationally for a period of 11 years.

Since July 2004 he has headed the firm’s Academy of Corporate Governance and manages the firm’s relationship with the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) and AltoPartners Executive Search Worldwide.  He co-leads AltoPartner’s education, local government and not-for-profit global practice.

Ian has 28 years recruiting experience at chief executive and senior management levels.  Further to this, he has facilitated and led board evaluation and CEO review processes.  Ian has project management experience in the local government, education and health sectors and has facilitated competency assessments for middle and senior managers in large organisations.  He has advised in various areas of organisational development and coached senior executives in leadership strategies and behaviour.

Professional Qualifications/Memberships

Bachelor of Arts, History – University of Canterbury

Master of Arts (Hons), History – The University of Auckland

Diploma of Teaching – Auckland Secondary Teachers College

New Zealand Teaching Certificate

Fellow, New Zealand Institute of Management (FNZIM)

Member, Institute of Directors

Advisory Board Member, Governance School, The University of Auckland

Trustee, Kristin School

Past Director, New Zealand Institute of Management (Northern)