Bill Butler is director and principal consultant of Academy of Training, a company which specialises in training workshops, consultancy services and conference addresses.

Bill has a wealth of training experience gained in a variety of organisations and cultures following his entry into the personnel development field. Prior to this he was General Manager of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants, a major professional body with over 30,000 members.

Bill adopts a consultative and interactive approach to all his training, drawing on the work environment, examples and experience of all participants. He has a strong background in management and with his qualifications in Accounting, Business Management and Psychology, he is able to present to a diverse range of programmes to Senior Management and support staff alike.