The 2008/09 HRINZ Supreme Award Winner

HR Person of the Year

Alan Davis

Alan’s forte is to influence at a strategic level. He is not only an HR Leader but also a Business Leader.

Alan talked about the long term vision for a business and the way in which to deliver that. He used the analogy of golf and the preparation required to make an accurate long shot to the green. He likened the golf flag (the pin) to the organisational end goal and commented that HR rarely achieves a ‘hole in one’; rather it is a series of strategic moves to achieve the end goal.

Alan sees that one of his skills is being a facilitator of networks of organisations to collaborate and solve complex problems. He talked to the judges of Socrates, small children with balloons, golf and maps of the world. They found Alan’s presentation and submission, thought-provoking and challenging.

Alan’s development of others, his breadth of experience and his ability to act as a Business Leader positions him well to be an ambassador for this coming year as the Supreme Award Winner and the HRINZ HR Person of the Year.

Congratulations Alan.