John Mead

A well regarded, safety focused, culturally aware Human Resources professional and effective career consultant, with extensive experience operating within complex organisation matrices both in Australia and Internationally, partnering the business to align with corporate objectives and deliver on people requirements. 13 years International HR experience in Corporate and Oil & Gas Joint Venture development and has worked in many different countries and amongst diverse cultures and other minority groups. Has worked in various Human Resources general and functional roles with operational responsibility, providing internal consulting and advice and strategic contribution to the HR Agenda. Prior to and post expatriate assignments, has also worked in domestic Australian HR Management and Quality Management roles in both the Public (Water Utility in Western Australia) and Private sectors (high profile Multi-national organisations each operating in over 60 countries). Proven track record of success in coaching staff and supporting Line Managers and mentoring graduates, providing reliable pragmatic HR advice and complex case management to Senior Management (including C-Suite) peers and employees. Generates potential solutions aligned with policy, process, legislation, and competence capabilities, also having a committed passion to developing people to their full potential. Commercially aware, with a passion for people development has also worked in a Career Management consultancy leading a team of 10 in a capital city office with responsibility for localised delivery, revenue and profit margin optimisation and quality of advisory service. Additionally supported the generation of new business, on site presence to major clients during transformation and organisational change, provision of consultation with candidates and enhanced relationships with stakeholders.