With more than 30 years of experience working in senior Human Resources positions in Canada, Switzerland and New Zealand, Sharon Searle has worked with many cultures and a variety of age groups spanning not-for-profit, government, private and international sectors. 

Before coming to New Zealand in 1999, Sharon worked with a large international organisation in Geneva. As the Director, Human Resources, she was responsible for a team of 30 providing services to more than 4,500 employees in operations world-wide. 

Sharon holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Massey University. She is a past member and board member of the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario (HRPAO). Although Canadian born she now has dual citizenship with New Zealand and lives in the sunny Bay of Plenty.