International Human Resources and Organisational Strategy professional with extensive experience working within senior leadership teams in blue chip organisations. Comprehensive knowledge in change management, business and organisational strategy, employee relations, leadership coaching, communications (internal and external), policy development and implementation, mergers, acquisitions and divestments, compensation & benefits, recruitment, talent development and Corporate Social Responsibility. A proven track record of building effective relationships and establishing credibility with a wide range of stakeholders. Innate ability to assimilate large volumes of information, identifying salient points, getting to the root cause of an issue and delivering solutions and results that create value for the business. Key achievements:* Developed and rolled-out business and organisational strategies and provided support for business initiatives, including restructuring, change management and retention activities. * Managed the successful acquisition of a number of businesses, and the integration process, including employee communication and engagement.* Defined and executed brand profile strategy - including identifying opportunities to raise JX Nippon's profile within the UK.* Developed internal communication structure and processes, including creation of intranet.* Created and presented the Africa Strategic People Agenda to the Group Chief Executive and Group Head of HR. Defined the strategic people plan enabling Africa region to achieve business aspirations. * Increased leadership capability and bench-strength through dynamic succession planning and targeted people interventions* Developed and implemented high performance management programme, including running a leadership workshop on performance management and union engagement.