Kirsten Kilian-Taylor

With over 20 years of experience in the trustee industry—including 15 years dedicated to the philanthropy sector—I bring extensive expertise in delivering trustee services across philanthropic, private, and corporate domains in New Zealand, Australia, and Hong Kong.

My career spans leadership roles in both global and local trustee organisations, equipping me with a deep understanding of client needs and the strategic vision needed to design tailored sales, services, products, and governance frameworks. I excel at driving change, creating value-added solutions, and establishing innovative pathways and programs that support philanthropic investment, strategic giving, and employment development.

Currently, my focus is on philanthropy, where I guide both new and seasoned philanthropists through every stage of their grant-making journey. I provide customised expertise and practical tools to help build a shared vision and deliver significant, measurable impact on the causes they care about most.

With 15 years of direct experience collaborating with philanthropists, not-for-profit organisations, and the broader philanthropy sector, I am committed to deepening community engagement and maximising social impact. I leverage both New Zealand and global intellectual capital in philanthropy to create enduring legacies, develop sustainable giving solutions, and ensure effective governance through well-established, tested processes.