Melissa Taylor
About Melissa Taylor
Melissa Taylor is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Brookfield Asset Management in Sydney, Australia, with over 20 years of experience in human resources and law.
Title: Senior Vice President Human Resources
Melissa Taylor currently serves as Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Brookfield Asset Management. Operating out of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, she plays a pivotal role in overseeing Human Resources operations across six countries in the Asia Pacific region. With a background that spans a variety of sectors and geographies, Melissa brings extensive expertise and leadership to her current role.
Company: Brookfield Asset Management
Melissa Taylor is a key executive at Brookfield Asset Management, where she holds the position of Senior Vice President Human Resources. Her responsibilities encompass Human Resources operations across six countries in the Asia Pacific region. Brookfield Asset Management benefits from her broad experience in human resources and legal fields.
Career at Brookfield Asset Management
Melissa Taylor's journey at Brookfield Asset Management began as an HR Director for Australasia from 2017 to 2018, followed by a promotion to Vice President, Human Resources for the Asia Pacific, a role she held from 2019 to 2020. Currently, she serves as Senior Vice President of Human Resources, leveraging her skills and experience to execute HR strategies across multiple regions.
Previous Experience: Colliers International Australia
Prior to her tenure at Brookfield Asset Management, Melissa Taylor served as National Director, Human Resources at Colliers International Australia from 2015 to 2017. Earlier, she was General Manager, Human Resources from 2012 to 2015, establishing her as a senior figure in human resources management within the organization.
Education and Expertise
An alumna of the Australian Graduate School of Management, Melissa earned an EMBA in Business Administration and Management from 1999 to 2001. She also holds a BA LLB from the University of Sydney, achieved over a five-year period starting in 1991. This educational background provides a solid foundation for her dual expertise in human resources and legal matters.
Background: Legal and HR Roles
Melissa Taylor has over 20 years of combined experience in human resources and legal roles. Her career began in law at Corrs Chambers Westgarth from 1998 to 2002, followed by a stint as a Legal Officer for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in 2002. She then served as Advisory Oceania HR Leader at Ernst & Young for 10 years before transitioning to higher managerial positions in human resources.