Leading, developing and establishing a globally recognized standard for Talent Management encompassing a comprehensive strategy and framework for the key components of talent identification, succession planning, and career development for senior leaders:-Designing and executing targeted training programs and communication strategies to engage senior leaders in embracing and implementing the global talent management approach.-Collaborating with Senior HR Business Partners and global business leaders to support talent review and succession planning throughout the organization.-Orchestrating the creation of a robust set of talent analytics and KPIs used to gauge the strength of talent and identify vulnerabilities.-Embedding Diversity and Inclusion in Talent Planning and Succession: Promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion by integrating a diversity lens into talent identification and succession planning processes, ensuring equal opportunities and representation.Leading Global Development and Career Planning for Senior Leaders:-Spearheaded the introduction of the organization's inaugural global approach to development planning and career planning.-Designing and implementing targeted communication strategies and tools to empower senior leaders in the retention and development of top talent.-Formed a strategic partnership with Global Learning to create and launch Experience, Education, and Exposure initiatives tailored to develop employees for their respective target roles.-Collaborating with Senior HR Business Partners and global business leaders to support development and retention of top talent and succession candidates.Additional:-Spearheaded data-driven approach to talent planning and driven YoY improvements in Succession and Talent Identification.-Spearheaded the inaugural "Connect & Lift" Global Women Leader Program aimed at empowering and advancing women leaders on a global scale.-Led the systemization of the Global Talent Planning process.

Was the driving force behind the talent agenda for the global audit business, supporting the Global Audit Executive. Led initiatives to align talent strategies with the overarching business strategy, ensuring their successful execution.Led the Deloitte Global Diversity & Inclusion program, "ALL IN," dedicated to nurturing a diverse and inclusive talent pool within the Global Audit business. Championed diversity and inclusion as fundamental values for talent development.Collaborated extensively with global teams across North America, Asia, Australia, Europe, UK, and Africa to harmonize talent priorities and achieve synergies. This collaboration resulted in the successful execution of global talent plans.Worked closely with the Audit Executive and Talent Lead to deliver an unparalleled talent experience to Deloitte professionals worldwide. Focused on key talent areas including Transformation, Succession, Diversity & Inclusion, and Stakeholder Engagement, aligning these areas with the organization's strategic goals.As a member of the UK Corporate Social Responsibility team, served as one of two relationship managers for Deloitte's social partner enterprise, Auticon. This role was underpinned by the commitment to enhance Deloitte's inclusivity, particularly toward neurodiverse individuals, and to position Deloitte as the employer of choice for neurodiverse talent.

Successfully led a portfolio of diverse HR projects for a multitude of clients, with a focus on strategic change, organization design, and HR transformation. Delivered impactful solutions to address clients' unique needs and challenges.Served as the HR Transformation client lead, leading transformative initiatives to enhance clients' human resources capabilities, drive efficiency, and support their strategic objectives.Continued responsibility for internal strategic people initiatives under the authority of the Office of the CEO, aligning organizational efforts with the CEO's vision and priorities.Represented Consulting Africa on global councils, including the Global Consulting Talent Council, Global Inclusion Council, and Global Consulting Learning Council. Actively contributed to shaping and implementing global HR and inclusion strategies.Directed and owned the Consulting Africa Millennial Council program, a key initiative sponsored by the CEO, aimed at engaging and developing the next generation of leaders within the organization.Led the Consulting Diversity & Inclusion program, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation and organizational success. Chaired the Consulting Employment Equity Council and held the position of Consulting Business Unit Chairperson for the Group National Employment Equity Council, ensuring that employment equity and diversity were at the forefront of the organization's operations.Led the "Africa Formula for Success" culture change program, a CEO-sponsored initiative designed to instil a culture of excellence and collaboration across the Consulting Africa division.

Owned the talent agenda for Consulting Africa under the mandate of the CEO. Responsible for aligning talent initiatives with the organization's strategic goals.Led a team of 20 professionals, overseeing transformation and talent initiatives within the Africa Consulting business unit. This encompassed talent strategy, performance management, talent acquisition, HR business partnering, DE&I, and learning & development.Cultivated and managed relationships with Consulting business and talent leaders across regional offices in South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, and Namibia. This collaboration ensured a consistent approach to talent management across the region.Oversaw succession plan/programme for Leadership, ensuring a pipeline of leaders capable of guiding the organization forward.Led the Africa implementation of the Global Reinventing Performance Management program, enhancing performance evaluation processes.Designed and piloted a 'Women in Leadership' succession program, nurturing high-potential females and preparing them for senior leadership roles, including Director and Partner positions.Led Consulting D&I program, championing diversity and inclusion initiatives across the organization. As a member of the Global Consulting Inclusion Council, played a crucial role in advancing diversity and inclusion efforts on a global scale.Led the "Africa Formula for Success" culture change program, sponsored by the CEO, promoting excellence and collaboration across the Consulting Africa division.Successfully led the integration of HR functions across Africa, implementing new standards for talent management, performance evaluation, and other key HR processes.Launched and managed the first Consulting Africa Millennial Council program, sponsored by the CEO, to engage and develop the next generation of leaders.

Led HR client delivery programs in several African countries, including South Africa, Swaziland, Botswana, Angola, Zimbabwe, and Ethiopia. Responsibilities encompassed managing organizational design, HR operating models, HR transformation, developing talent management strategies, and overseeing change programs. Noteworthy achievements included leading HR and change initiatives for a bank's curatorship program, conducting a detailed HR review for the demutualization readiness of a bank, and designing/implementing HR Operating Models and Transformation programs for large South African banks. Additionally, I played a pivotal role in enhancing operational processes for a pan-African bank, conducting research, redesigning job profiles, and implementing a new performance management process. Further contributions involved leading HR workstreams for the corporatization of a state-owned entity into a bank, including change management, organizational restructuring, and culture change interventions. I also spearheaded key leadership initiatives for diverse change management projects, such as systems implementation, IT upgrades, restructuring, IMS turnaround, and compliance regulations.

Change program lead for SAP implementation in South Africa. Key stakeholders included program steerco (local and Germany HQ), employees, vendors and dealerships. Designed monthly program newsletters and module-specific updates. Led design, implementation and facilitation of training required to ensure 900 staff in dealerships and warehouses were trained in the new system and change of business processes prior to go-live.

Part of 20-strong Transformation team to implement a UK wide change and organizational restructure programme.Led change workstream and rolled out change and communication initiatives to impacted stakeholders including stakeholder management.Led HR team to ensure correct procedures were followed regarding consultations, assessment centres, retrenchments, and new appointments.Led program to transition 8,500 employees from weekly to monthly payroll.

Led HR team across 8 office locations staffing over 3,200 employees in London and the Home Counties. Member of regional leadership team.Worked with Executive team on talent mapping and succession planning across all levels of staff, from site-based to senior management.Monitored Employee Equity and Diversity to ensure policies were adhered to.Spearheaded restructuring programmes for the London Region to increase efficiency and reduce costs.Led various strategic projects from strategy to execution. Key projects included:o Implemented Automated Recruitment Lineo Overhauled Immigration Regulations aligned to new UK regulations (2008) o Implemented E-Recruitment Solution across 4 separate operating companies under the Reliance Group. o Designed and implemented organizational restructure to recruitment function o Led organization Local Employment Partnership initiative of UK Prime Minister to get unemployed back into work.

Led human resources and payroll function for 6 manufacturing sites in the UK. Oversaw redundancy and restructuring programs to increase efficiency and reduce costs, including chairing trade union meetings during consultations. Led successful international executive recruitment campaigns to fill a variety of executive positions for UK and USA locations.

Carried our generalist HR duties across several retail locations in the Northern area of the United Kingdom.