I am a commercially driven HR Director with 34 years of experience in the Industrial, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical and Consumer Goods sectors. I have a strong track record of successfully leading senior teams of international HR professionals at regional and global levels.As an experienced HR business partner I have worked closely with Chief Executive Officers, Leadership Teams and other key stakeholders in order to develop and implement people and organisational strategies which significantly improved business performance and delivered superior results for customers, investors and employees.In complex international businesses I have led transformation projects - including the application of digital technology to improve organisational effectiveness and to reduce cost.My specialities include executive recruitment, talent management and succession planning, building a high performance culture, improving leadership team effectiveness and strengthening employee engagement. I have M&A experience in the UK, Europe and N. America. I have significant employee relations experience with national and international Trades Unions and European Works Councils.I have Plc experience at both FTSE 250 and FTSE 100 level - having worked with Chairmen and NED's on the Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee.