Claire Walker

Claire Walker has extensive experience in human resources and leadership roles. Claire most recently served as the Chief People Officer at Genesis starting in April 2023. Prior to that, they were a Board Member at Sustainable Business Council NZ since October 2019. Claire also held the position of Chief People & Culture Officer at SkyCity Entertainment Group from August 2016 to April 2023. Before that, they were the Chief People Officer at Sanford Limited from June 2014 to July 2016. Claire has also worked at SKYCITY, where they served as the Executive Manager, People and Performance from April 2012 to June 2014 and as the Human Resources/Employee Relations Manager from January 2008 to April 2012. Their earlier experience includes roles as an HR Manager at Carter Holt Harvey and as an HR Consultant at Downer New Zealand.

Claire Walker completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Massey University between 1990 and 1992. Following this, they attended Christchurch College of Education in 1993 and received a Diploma of Education. Later, in 1999, Claire pursued further education by completing a Post Grad Diploma in Business Administration from Massey University.