Chris Davis

Chris Davis

Human Resources Director New Zealand

Christopher Davis

VP of Content Innovation

Christopher's specialty topics

HR Technology HR Innovation Future of HR

Chris Davis stands as a distinguished senior leader in editorial content creation, having profiled some of the most eminent figures in the industry. Serving as the Vice President of Content Innovation for all HRD titles—including Australia, Canada, Asia, New Zealand, and the US—under the prestigious Key Media International, Chris is at the forefront of pioneering content development. His role involves orchestrating insightful interviews with the world's foremost human resources experts, futurists, authors, and thought leaders.

With a rich career spanning over two decades, Chris has made significant contributions to the HR industry, crafting conferences, workshops, award programs, and avant-garde content across Europe and North America. At HRD, he is renowned for his profound and impactful dialogues with trailblazing leaders in the field.

How I think about writing for this industry…

“After two decades of interviewing leaders across HR, I've learned the best stories come from asking what actually kept someone up at night, not what's on their press release. I want readers to finish a piece having learned something they can use, not just something they can quote. That's the standard I hold every interview to.”

Read the latest stories by Christopher

Why F1's HR team refused to hand the keys to AI

AI accelerated hiring at one of F1's most complex race operations. But it didn't get the final say

Why F1's HR team refused to hand the keys to AI

F1 cancelled two races. HR had to clean up the mess

Two races gone, thousands of workers displaced — and someone has to manage the fallout

F1 cancelled two races. HR had to clean up the mess

'ESG is at the heart of engineering': Step inside Systra's people-led culture

'What people want from their employer is very relevant,' says Alison Scott, chief people officer

'ESG is at the heart of engineering': Step inside Systra's people-led culture

'A lot of people think it's common sense… but it's really, really nuanced'

Global head of DE&I at Macquarie Asset Management discusses data-driven approach

'A lot of people think it's common sense… but it's really, really nuanced'

'People are our product and our greatest asset'

Viral Nation's SVP of people on the role of neuroscience and psychology in HR leadership

'People are our product and our greatest asset'

'Technology should be an enabler – not just keeping up with the Joneses'

CPO talks about importance of embedding innovation into the business

'Technology should be an enabler – not just keeping up with the Joneses'

'We need to think bigger: How do we leverage AI?'

Danielle McMahan, chief people officer at Wiley, discusses culture, pay transparency, career development

'We need to think bigger: How do we leverage AI?'

Use the force: How a Jedi approach to culture can transform your practices

'The employer-employee social contract is very different today,' says HR leader at Gowling WLG

Use the force: How a Jedi approach to culture can transform your practices

'HR leadership is a strategic enabler of a company's success'

Thermo Fisher's CHRO on the changing face of HR practitioners

'HR leadership is a strategic enabler of a company's success'

'I'm a huge fan of pilots, experiments and course correcting'

Cindy Bush, CHRO at TMX Group, recommends trial-and-error approach to navigating complexities of HR

'I'm a huge fan of pilots, experiments and course correcting'