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London, England, GB

• Working with multiple clients to deliver employee centric, transformation programs and bespoke commercial strategies across AdTech, FinTech, SportsTech, eCommerce / Marketplace, Media and Energy sectors.Engagements.
• Consulting at Boku Inc (FinTech Payments)
• Vice President People & Culture (CPO) at Readdle Inc (Tech)
• Chief People Officer at Astound Commerce (eCommerce)
• Chief People Officer (Head of People) at Rakuten Advertising (AdTech / SaaS / Marketplace)
• Head of People Operations & Transformational Change/CPO Tullow Oil PLC (Energy)

Berlin, Berlin, DE

Readdle creates productivity Apps with revenue of circa $100m+ and 450+ employees dispersed over 31 countries. Reporting to the CEO & Founder, I was responsible for leading Talent team to attract, retain, develop, and inspire top talent Leadership & Strategyo Led and scaled a high-performing, remote Talent team of 14 professionals, driving operational.

New York, New York, US

Astound Digital, the largest independent digital commerce specialist, serves global brands like Puma, L’Oréal, and Louis Vuitton with 2000+ FTEs across North America, APAC, EMEA and LATAM. As a member of the Global Leadership Team, reporting to the CEO, I led the Global People Operations, driving talent strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent.

Takumi, a branded influencer platform, engaged me for 6 months during the COVID pandemic to lead the transformation of its offering, structure, and culture, reporting to the CEO and Board. Key achievements:o Transitioned to a regionalized model, optimizing team strengths and client engagement.o Restructured People Operations and Finance, addressing.

Chiswick, GB

• Redesigned Tullow Oil's organisational model, achieving a 28% headcount reduction and $250M in cost savings.
• Led the development of the organisational strategy, focusing on future capability needs.
• Partnered with the CIO to enhance the digital workplace environment.
• Directed the rollout of SAP SuccessFactors and launched the Future Employee Experience.

San Mateo, CA, US

Reporting to the CEO and a member of the GLT. In my role as Chief People Officer, I was responsible for People Operations and instrumental in the Transformation of the organisation. (2000+ FTE - $950M+revenue)Leadership & Strategyo Developed and implemented a new People Ops Strategy & Operating Model for Rakuten o Redesign & Transformed the People.

Ebene, MU

Developed an industry leading, dynamic and forward-thinking human resources function, whilst ensuring alignment and effective communication across the Groups’ operations in 13 African Operating Companies. (Liquid Telecom is the leading independent data, voice, IP and Cloud Services provider in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa.)Leadership & Strategy o.

London, GB

Partnered with the Board and the Leadership Team in the Delivery of the People related aspects of the Sale and Transactional discussions and driving operational effectiveness projects. bwin.party provides online gaming services. Business segments include sports betting, casino & games, poker, bingo and software services

Nashville, Tennessee, US

Reporting to the CEO & part of the Executive Leadership Team, joined as employee number 3 and was instrumental in the rapid scaling and success of the company based upon establishing strong People Operational frameworks. EBITDA growth from minus $30m (investment) to circa $17m, Revenue from zero to $210m. Grew headcount from 3 FTE to circa 720 FTE..

Ashburn, Virginia, US

Working in a complex matrixed environment, partnered with the leadership team(s) across Sectors / Accounts including Consumer & Technology Sector and EMEA Outsourcing. Responsible for management and implementation of strategic HR programs for the regions. o HR Strategy / Key Programmes Development & Alignment. Created the FY10 – FY 13 o HR Strategy & HR.

London, GB

Reporting to the Executive Director HR for Aviva, responsible for the creation of the Greenfield CEE region’s operations and the development and execution of the Aviva HR strategy for Central & Eastern Europe Region (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Russia, Romania, and Turkeyo Hired and developed a team of 14 HR Business Partnerso Worked closely with the.

San Jose, CA, US

Acted as a sounding board, advisor and coach to senior leaders and a change agent for the organisation, managed Pan-European transformation across business segments & verticals o Developed and implemented the HR strategy & organisation specific programs. Working in a highly complex matrix HR model, this role was partnering Senior VP Executives and the.

Houston, Texas, US

Dallas, TX, US

London, GB

London, GB