I am a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, with over 26 years’ HR experience across large, private sector organisations spanning hospitality, distribution, automotive, rail, construction and professional services.
I lead the People Consulting capability for the UK firm, working closely with clients to support them through some of their most important people challenges. My focus is on helping leadership teams shape and deliver people strategies that are aligned to their business priorities and capable of delivering sustainable results. My experience spans organisation design, strategic workforce planning, culture and engagement, talent and leadership, and HR function effectiveness.
At the heart of my work is a belief that successful transformation depends on how people experience and engage with change. I support organisations to create clarity around what change means for their people, to build the capability needed to deliver it, and to embed ways of working that last beyond the life of a programme. My approach is practical and collaborative, working alongside clients to find solutions that fit their context and can be implemented with confidence.
I have supported organisations through a wide range of transformation programmes, from restructuring and organisational change through to longer-term shifts in culture, capability and ways of working. I understand the importance of balancing pace and delivery with the need to bring people with you, and I work with leaders to navigate that balance in a way that protects performance while building engagement.
A key part of my work is helping organisations strengthen their culture and create environments where people can thrive. I support clients to define what they want their culture to be known for, and to translate this into clear expectations for leaders and teams. I also help organisations take a more deliberate approach to workforce planning and skills development, so they are better prepared for the future and able to retain and grow their talent.
I am particularly focused on enabling leaders and HR teams to feel confident in leading change themselves. By building capability and creating practical tools and approaches, I aim to leave organisations stronger and better equipped to navigate change over time.
Alongside my client work, I am a Fellow and member of the Expert Advisory Council for The 5% Club, a charity focused on improving social mobility and supporting organisations to build the skills needed for the future workforce.
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