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John Baker is a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in talent management, organizational development, and performance management. He has held various leadership positions in prominent companies, including Leadership Performance, Executive Performance Partners, Troocoo, and The Next Step. John holds a graduate degree from Omnicom University's Senior Management Programme and is a member of the CIPD.

Experience

    • Principal
      • Feb 2023 - Present
      • Australia

      Leadership Performance was conceived by a desire to share experience, knowledge and wisdom with leaders of all backgrounds and levels at important stages of their careers, to help build their capability and performance.Our approach is highly tailored to the individual’s needs, so that we can walk...

  • Executive Performance Partners
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    • Chief Performance Officer
      • Oct 2022 - Jan 2023
      • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

      Modern-day leaders need concrete answers and outcomes, “Executive Coaching” alone is no longer enough. Our unique approach uses a blend of Executive Coaching, Mentoring, Problem Solving, Business Advisory and Accountability solutions to ensure that our partnership delivers on the metrics that mat...

  • Troocoo
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    • Director Executive Search
      • May 2021 - Oct 2022
      • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

      Troocoo are an Australian privately-owned, national executive search, recruitment, contracting and outsourcing solutions business. We are passionate about building successful and sustainable organisations through the provision of innovative and inclusive recruitment and talent solutions.Our brand...

  • The Next Step
    • Australia
    • Managing Director
      • Nov 2019 - Feb 2021
      • Australia

      I lead The Next Step business throughout Australia to deliver integrated talent solutions to the Human Resources market. I support the market to Buy, Borrow and Build Human Resources Capability.I believe that People are the critical component that drives organisational success. With our unique di...

    • Group Managing Director
      • Mar 2017 - Nov 2019
      • Australia

      The Next Group partner with organisations who seek to, BUY, BORROW or BUILD Capability. The Next Group is the parent company of Australia's leading HR & HSE specialist talent sourcing and development companies.Since opening its doors in 1998, The Next Group has been consistently recognise...

    • Australia
    • Human Resources
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Managing Director
      • Mar 2015 - Mar 2017

      I lead an outstanding team of people delivering recruitment solutions to the HR and HSE professions across Australia. I also actively recruit senior HR & HSE talent across Australia.At The Next Step, HR is our passion. Since opening our doors in 1998, The Next Step has been dedicated to delivering better business by sourcing, securing and developing the highest calibre of HR talent as a leader in the Australian HR market. We know that in an ever increasingly competitive business environment, HR functions need to step up to meet a diverse range of challenges and deliver great outcomes and at The Next Step we are dedicated to delivering a comprehensive range of services to support HR professionals and businesses to achieve their goals.The Next Step operates throughout Australia and has offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane as well as the capability to provide international HR talent services through our partners in the Global HR Network.The Next Step is the foundation and cornerstone business of The Next Group, a multi-faceted provider of human capital solutions and services which also comprises The Next Gen, The Safe Step and The HR Space. With our comprehensive suite of services for HR professionals and the organisations that we serve, The Next Step is committed to delivering better business through HR.

    • Director - Brisbane
      • Aug 2010 - Jun 2016

      I lead the Brisbane team delivering outstanding recruitment solutions to the HR & HSE professions in Queensland. My personal focus is on executive HR & HSE roles, but the team also work across all levels of HR & HSE position, both permanent and contract.

  • Macmillan Davies Hodes
    • London, United Kingdom
    • Chief Executive
      • Mar 2002 - Aug 2010
      • London, United Kingdom

      Macmillan Davies Hodes (MDH) is a specialist HR & HSE search & selection business with a rich heritage and reputation. A subsidiary business within DAS in the Omnicom Group, this role reported through to The President of DAS in New York. I managed the business through a period of rapid gr...

  • Empower Executive Search
    • London, United Kingdom
    • Head of Practice
      • Jan 1999 - Mar 2002
      • London, United Kingdom

      Pan -European Executive Search specialising in the HR market.Prior to acquisition by Manpower Group to become a part of The Empower Group, this business was a part of CSA Management Consultants, a niche and highly skilled Human Capital consulting business. I helped establish the HR Search capabil...

  • The Heath Group
    • London, United Kingdom
    • Head of Learning & Development
      • Jan 1998 - Jan 1999
      • London, United Kingdom

      Leading the Learning & Development function of this international insurance broking business through a major technology and culture change programme.

  • GAN Life & Pensions
    • Essex, United Kingdom
    • Head of Learning & Management Development
      • Jul 1996 - Jan 1998
      • Essex, United Kingdom

      Leadership of the Learning & Management Development function of this French owned Life & Pensions business, focusing on the 700 strong self employed sales force, and 500 head office employees.

  • Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust
    • London, United Kingdom
    • Management Trainer
      • Jul 1993 - Jul 1996
      • London, United Kingdom

      Developing leadership and management skills of NHS managers and clinicians at this world leading research hospital group. The Trust included The Hammersmith Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital and Queen Charlotte's Hospital.

    • Commissioned Officer
      • Nov 1982 - Jul 1993
      • Various

      A variety of roles both in the UK and overseas, including flight commander on an Air Defence Squadron, training officer at the Royal Air Force College and operations officer for a USAF owned and RAF operated Air Defence unit. I was also the youngest graduate of the Royal Artillery's Long Gunn...

Education

  • 2005 - 2007
    Babson College

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