Ian Goshko

Ian (he/him) is the Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) at Telstra, Australia's leading telecommunications and technology company operating across 20 countries. He works with leaders to ensure equitable practices and outcomes, increase diverse representation, and create an environment where everyone is valued and respected. Previously, he served as the ANZ Regional Head of DEI at Macquarie Group.

Before embarking on his DEI profession, Ian had a tenured career in management consulting with Accenture and Slalom. He worked with a variety of global clients to successfully deliver change management initiatives, HR strategies and transformation programs, and employee experience/talent projects. Ian’s consulting expertise spans retail, telecom, tech, oil and gas, and mining. He started his career recruitment, initially in executive search at Odgers Berndtson and then in talent acquisition at Deloitte.

In his spare time, Ian volunteers with Out for Australia (a non-profit organization supporting young LGBTQIA+ professionals) and the Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce (CACC), and sits on the Board of Queer Screen (a non-profit organization bringing queer stories to the big screen).

Ian is a long-serving volunteer with the Ivey Alumni Network. Prior to his current roles as the Regional Head of Asia Pacific and Chapter President for Sydney, Australia, Ian was the Chapter President for Toronto.

Ian has an Honours in Business (HBA from the Ivey Business School and is a Certified HR Leader (CHRL) with the Canadian HR Professionals Association.