Iftekhar Ahmed is an experienced HR professional currently serving as HR Consultant at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand since September 2023. Previously, Iftekhar held roles such as HR Advisor at Johnson Controls and Advisor/Expert - Resources & Institutional Support at A'Sharqiyah University, where significant achievements included streamlining HR processes and enhancing policies for improved organizational outcomes. Earlier experience includes HR Business Partner at Interserve Learning & Employment, achieving substantial staffing growth for major projects, and Director of Human Resources at Algonquin College, maintaining high staff retention rates during challenging conditions. Iftekhar's career also features positions such as Human Resource Development Manager at CADRE, Recruitment Specialist at siscom, and HR & Recruitment Specialist at NOMD Holding, each focused on building HR infrastructure and fulfilling staffing needs effectively.