Nicola Stanley is an accomplished People and Culture professional with diverse experience in Learning and Development, Programme Management, and Team Leadership. She attended the University of Otago, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology/Animal Biology. Nicola’s extensive background includes her current role as Head of People and Culture at Leading Edge NZ, along with her prior experience as a People and Culture Business Partner at the same organization. Additionally, Nicola has served as a Learning and Development Advisor at Opus International Consultants, a Programme Manager at Skills Team, a Management Assessor at Skills Team, a Team Leader at Institute of Environmental Science and Research Ltd (ESR), and a Bio Analytical Lab Technician at ZenTech Dunedin. Nicola is a seasoned professional with abundant industry knowledge and diverse skills to help organizations build exceptional teams and foster positive company culture.