“Alana’s efforts since joining ZF Services Australia two years ago have been outstanding, with the difficulties presented throughout last year placing a special emphasis on the HR function of the company,” managing director Mark Lowe said.

“Thanks to Alana’s contribution, we have grown as a desirable workplace, which in turn has seen us continue to attract top-class employees and keep turnover low.”

Ms Wilson said: “I am very excited to take on the additional responsibility and be able to contribute to our local Leadership Team, ensuring we continue to be an employer of choice.”

Ms Wilson joined ZF Services Australia from a 20-year stint at Balmain Leagues Club where she held roles such as the employee relations manager.

She started with ZF Services Oceania in November 2018 and has led the HR department by instigating a diversity policy and a more modern flexible working policy which ZF said contributed to the business adapting exceptionally well during the challenges of 2020.

Ms Wilson joins managing director Mark Lowe, chief financial officer Martin McKinley, head of IAM Oceania Darren Leyshon, head of OES Oceania Gary Bain, technical services manager Shane Trenbath and head of marketing, communications and strategy Oceania Stefanie Fischer on the ZF Services Leadership Team in Oceania.

The Leadership Team of ZF Services Australia focuses heavily on business strategy and planning for the company across the Oceania region.

Alana Wilson

By Neil Dowling