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West Yorkshire & Amsterdam

Company OverviewTravel Counsellors is an award-winning independent travel company with one of the world's highest customer service (NPS) scores. Travel Counsellors is a different kind of travel agency.Completely independent, Travel Counsellors has over 1,200 experienced travel agents, each with an average 20 years experience. Our Travel Agents are dedicated to offering their customers the highest possible levels of personal service. Plus because they work from home, they are… Show more Company OverviewTravel Counsellors is an award-winning independent travel company with one of the world's highest customer service (NPS) scores. Travel Counsellors is a different kind of travel agency.Completely independent, Travel Counsellors has over 1,200 experienced travel agents, each with an average 20 years experience. Our Travel Agents are dedicated to offering their customers the highest possible levels of personal service. Plus because they work from home, they are available to their customers at a time to suit them - meaning unlike high street agencies our Travel Counsellors can be contacted during the evenings and at weekends.From honeymoons to family holidays, city breaks to long haul luxury holidays, your own personal Travel Counsellor acts as your personal travel agent and can tailor-make every aspect of your trip to make it a truly unforgettable experience. Our travel agents have access to award winning technology that allows them to source the very best deals including flights, accommodation, car hire and excursions. Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

European HR Director for Bacardi-Martini - Reporting to the European President and Global SVP of HR, I was responsible for all HR activity and teams across Bacardi's EMEA region.One of the world's leading premium spirits makers, Bacardi produces 10 varieties of its namesake rum (of which it sells some 20 million cases every year). In addition to rum, the company's portfolio counts more than 200 brands and labels, such as Bombay Sapphire gin, Martini vermouth, Dewar's Scotch whisky… Show more European HR Director for Bacardi-Martini - Reporting to the European President and Global SVP of HR, I was responsible for all HR activity and teams across Bacardi's EMEA region.One of the world's leading premium spirits makers, Bacardi produces 10 varieties of its namesake rum (of which it sells some 20 million cases every year). In addition to rum, the company's portfolio counts more than 200 brands and labels, such as Bombay Sapphire gin, Martini vermouth, Dewar's Scotch whisky, Cazadores tequila, Grey Goose vodka. Other spirits in its portfolio include liquors, cognac, brandy, and sparkling wine. Founded in 1862 in Cuba, the company, through its affiliates, operates more than two dozen production sites around the world, distributing to 100-plus countries. Show less

Yorkshire, Uk

Group HR Director for Hallmark Cards (UK, Continental Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand), reporting to the International President and global CHRO and responsible for a workforce of 5,000 employees.As the global leader in greeting card and personal expression products, for nearly 100 years Hallmark Cards has helped people connect with one another and give voice to their feelings. $4.3 billion turnover and around 15,000 employees globally who are personally passionate about caring… Show more Group HR Director for Hallmark Cards (UK, Continental Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand), reporting to the International President and global CHRO and responsible for a workforce of 5,000 employees.As the global leader in greeting card and personal expression products, for nearly 100 years Hallmark Cards has helped people connect with one another and give voice to their feelings. $4.3 billion turnover and around 15,000 employees globally who are personally passionate about caring, creativity, quality and innovation, values that have guided Hallmark from the start and remain at their core today. Show less

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

As Regional HR Director for this leading baby food manufacturer, I was responsible for leading HR across Poland, Hungary, Czech and Slovak republics. Russia, Turkey, Greece, Middle East, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Brazil and North America.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Development and alignment of European HR strategy, HRIT solutions, pan-European graduate programme, European HR function design, transformation and development.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Establishment and development of a pan-European Management and Leadership Development function including assessment, development planning, succession planning, development interventions and executive recruitment.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Leading the department delivering HR service to Canon's European Headquarters.

Vianen, Netherlands

Led the HR function for Europe covering the Dutch based Headquarters and 10 European countries through local and remote teams.

London, Uk And Albany Ny, Usa

After joining Mobil direct from University on their cross functional graduate programme, having the opportunity to experience 3 very different areas of the business.I initially worked in the UK and USA in service station and bulk storage fuel terminal construction project management.I then moved to Supply and Trading, responsible for running UK supply/exchange agreements with all other UK oil refiners and marketers.I then joined the HR function responsible for UK… Show more After joining Mobil direct from University on their cross functional graduate programme, having the opportunity to experience 3 very different areas of the business.I initially worked in the UK and USA in service station and bulk storage fuel terminal construction project management.I then moved to Supply and Trading, responsible for running UK supply/exchange agreements with all other UK oil refiners and marketers.I then joined the HR function responsible for UK graduate, sandwich student and all professional recruitment, and then worked as HR adviser supporting Mobil's UK commercial functions. Show less

B Eng, Civil Engineering, 1St Class Honours

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