Hayley Shields

Hayley Shields is a Senior Partner at Edified and a recognized thought leader in international education across Australia and New Zealand. With over 20 years of experience to director level, she has led global strategy, marketing, and business development functions within major institutions, including the University of Auckland, where she oversaw international recruitment during a period of significant growth, generating over $120M in annual revenue. She has also held senior leadership roles with Education New Zealand, where she led the national student experience strategy across the international education ecosystem. At Edified, she advises institutions globally on strategy, positioning, and organizational alignment, supporting them through periods of disruption and transformation.