Ian O. Williamson

Professor Ian O. Williamson is the Pro-Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Victoria Business School at Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand). Prof. Williamson’s research focuses on how the development of effective “talent pipelines” can enhance organizational and community outcomes. Williamson has worked with executives in over 20 countries across six continents helping organizations understand how human and social capital influences firm operational and financial outcomes, talent management in the context of new ventures and growth-oriented firms, diversity management, the role of human resource practices in driving firm innovation and the impact of social issues on firm outcomes. He is a co-author of the book "Doing Business in ASEAN Markets: Leadership Challenges and Governance Solutions across Asian Borders".