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Nick Avery, Managing Director, is the Global Head of Talent Management. He is responsible for the development of people and careers at BlackRock.

Nick leads teams in the US, APAC and EMEA to design and deliver manager and leadership development, learning, professional development and early careers programs; as well as BlackRock's core talent practices which include succession planning, performance management and promotion processes. He is a member of the Human Resources Executive Committee and Global Operating Committee.

Prior to his current role, Nick was Head of Human Resources for Asia Pacific. He originally joined BlackRock as APAC Head of Talent and HR Business Partner for Client Businesses in Hong Kong.

Previously Nick held senior Human Resources positions in Asia and Australia with HSBC Bank, Foster’s Group Limited and the Air New Zealand / Ansett Group. He was also a Senior Client Partner and Head of Leadership Development for Korn Ferry in Australia. He has advised Boards, CEOs and senior executives across a range of industries on leadership and succession.

Nick holds a MAppSc (Organisation Dynamics) from RMIT University, a BBus (Human Resources) from Queensland University of Technology and a BA (Economics) from The University of Queensland.