Dr Sarah Burke
About Dr Sarah Burke
Dr. Sarah Burke serves as the APAC Consulting Director at Talogy and has extensive experience in talent identification and strategic workforce planning. She holds multiple degrees, including a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management, and has held various academic and advisory roles in New Zealand's education sector.
Work at Talogy
Dr. Sarah Burke serves as the APAC Consulting Director at Talogy, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she partners with clients across various sectors to design and deliver data-driven solutions. Her focus is on creating sustained behavioral change and measurable return on investment (ROI) for organizations. Dr. Burke's expertise in talent identification, onboarding, and strategic workforce planning enhances her contributions to the company.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Sarah Burke has an extensive educational background. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Music from Massey University from 1986 to 1989. She then pursued a Master’s Degree in Psychology (Hons) at the same institution from 1991 to 1992, achieving the status of Massey Scholar. Dr. Burke later completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management at Victoria University of Wellington from 2003 to 2009. Her academic achievements underpin her deep expertise in talent identification and strategic workforce planning.
Background
Dr. Sarah Burke has held various academic and advisory roles throughout her career. She worked as a Guest Lecturer at The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand from 2013 to 2015 and served as an Advisor for Postgraduate Studies in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at The University of Auckland from 2012 to 2015. These positions allowed her to share her knowledge and expertise in psychology and workforce planning with students and professionals.
Achievements
Dr. Sarah Burke has established long-standing relationships across multiple sectors, including emergency response, education, banking, and executive recruitment. Her leadership capabilities are evident in her role as Deputy Chair at Queen Margaret College, where she has contributed to the strategic direction and governance of the institution since 2019. Additionally, she has successfully built a team and brand across Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, demonstrating her strategic growth capabilities.