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HarneysChief People Officer
Jan. 2024 - May. 2025London, England, United Kingdom✅ Cultural Transformation Leader: Spearheaded a comprehensive cultural transformation through progressive HR strategies focused on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). This strengthened organisational success and competitive positioning. ✅ Talent Development Innovator: Launched the Leadership Development Bonus initiative to attract, develop, and retain high-potential talent across the organisation, ensuring a robust leadership pipeline. ✅ Process Redesign Champion: Redesigned Recruitment, Onboarding, and Senior Promotions processes to align with business objectives, improving retention rates and embedding industry-recognised best practices. ✅ Mentoring Scheme Advocate: Introduced a firmwide mentoring scheme to promote knowledge sharing, advance professional development, and enhance organisational capability within diverse, cross-functional teams. ✅ Change Management Director: Directed major organisational change initiatives, maintaining employee engagement and productivity during significant transitions, including fiduciary firm investment and restructuring. ✅ Employee Support Program Developer: Implemented innovative employee support programs, such as the Mental Health Buddies scheme and Menopause Champions initiative, leading to improved workplace wellbeing and inclusivity. ✅ Strategic Advisor to Leadership: Acted as a strategic advisor to the C-suite and senior leadership, aligning talent strategies, workforce planning, and leadership development with overall business goals. ✅ Global Team Manager: Managed a global, cross-functional team in HR, Learning & Development, and Recruitment, driving operational excellence and integrated people solutions.
RACONCommercial & Operations Director
Nov. 2023City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa✅ Strategic Business Developer: Played a pivotal role in developing and executing strategic business plans, ensuring alignment with the company’s vision and long-term objectives. ✅ Performance Analyst: Analysed business performance metrics, providing expert advice on financial and operational matters to drive organisational success and growth. ✅ Stakeholder Relationship Builder: Built and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders, promoting transparent communication and alignment of interests across all organisational levels. ✅ Governance Oversight Advocate: Delivered independent oversight and constructive challenge to the executive leadership team, fostering accountability and strong governance while adhering to ethical business standards. ✅ Board and Committee Contributor: Actively participated in board meetings and committees, leveraging expertise to influence company policy, direction, and corporate strategy.
HarneysHead of Wellbeing
Sep. 2022 - Jan. 2024London, England, United Kingdom✅ Global Well-being Leader: Led the design and implementation of comprehensive global well-being strategies focused on promoting psychological safety, diversity, and inclusion, resulting in measurable increases in employee engagement scores and overall productivity. ✅ Data-Driven Innovator: Utilised advanced data analysis to assess workforce well-being trends, identifying critical areas for improvement. Developed targeted, evidence-based interventions aligning with both immediate organisational needs and long-term strategic objectives. ✅ Senior Consultant: Provided expert consultation to senior leadership, HR, and Learning & Development (L&D) teams, ensuring well-being initiatives were integrated with corporate strategies to enhance workforce effectiveness and overall performance. ✅ Change Management Champion: Spearheaded change management initiatives that reinforced a culture of well-being and resilience. Implemented training programmes to equip managers and employees with essential skills to support mental health. ✅ Stakeholder Engagement Advocate: Engaged diverse stakeholders to build a collective commitment to well-being policies. Facilitated workshops and focus groups to gather feedback, tailoring initiatives to meet the diverse needs of the workforce. ✅ Continuous Improvement Strategist: Established mechanisms for ongoing evaluation and refinement of well-being programmes, utilising employee feedback and performance metrics to ensure initiatives remain relevant and effective.
Priory Associate Therapist
May. 2022 - Apr. 2023Ticehurst, England, United Kingdom✅ Mental Health Specialist: Delivered specialised psychological assessment and therapeutic services for high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients, leveraging advanced expertise to enhance mental health outcomes and support overall wellbeing.
Richard Reid Enterprises (IoM) LimitedFounder & Chief Executive Officer
Feb. 2022Isle of Man✅ Strategic Visionary: Developed and executed long-term business strategies aligned with organisational objectives, ensuring market competitiveness and operational excellence. ✅ Champion of High Performance: Led and mentored diverse teams, promoting inclusivity and collaboration. I empower teams to align with company values, exceeding performance standards. ✅ Financial Steward: Directed financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to maintain financial health. My strategies optimise profitability while supporting sustainable growth. ✅ Relationship Builder: Strengthened relationships with clients, partners, and investors to expand business opportunities, driving successful collaborative initiatives. ✅ Innovative Leader: Identified market trends and strategic growth opportunities, positioning the organisation as an industry thought leader and fostering a culture of adaptability. ✅ Governance Advocate: Ensured regulatory compliance and upheld rigorous corporate governance standards, promoting transparency and accountability. ✅ Workplace Wellbeing Advocate: Implemented wellbeing initiatives that enhance employee engagement and satisfaction, fostering a positive organisational culture that prioritises mental, emotional, and physical health. ✅ Leadership Advisor: Provided strategic guidance in organisational development, helping executives navigate challenges and build strong leadership pipelines. ✅ Culture and L&D Champion: Advocated for continuous learning initiatives, aligning them with organisational goals to equip the workforce for a dynamic marketplace.
Penguin ConnectKeynote Speaker & Author
Jun. 2018 - Sep. 2019London, United Kingdom✅ Keynote Speaker: Delivered impactful keynote speeches on mental health and psychological performance to corporate organisations, driving awareness and engagement in wellbeing initiatives.
City of London PolicePsychotherapist
May. 2012 - Jun. 2017London, United Kingdom✅ TRiM Program Leader: Spearheaded the implementation of the TRiM (Trauma Risk Management) program by recruiting and developing volunteers, sharing specialised knowledge throughout the organisation. ✅ Psychological Services Analyst: Conducted assessments of psychological support services, utilising data-driven methodologies to analyse key metrics and foster stakeholder collaboration. ✅ Strategic Report Presenter: Delivered detailed reports to the Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic recommendations that enhanced the organisation's support framework. ✅ Occupational Health Reviewer: Conducted ongoing reviews of occupational health data to identify trends, delivering psychoeducation and training to strengthen organisational resilience. ✅ Cross-Department Collaborator: Worked with HR, Occupational Health, and divisional heads to ensure effective communication and implementation of health and wellness initiatives.
Morgan StanleyOnsite Therapist
Mar. 2012 - Sep. 2014London Area, United Kingdom✅ Confidential Mental Health Support: Delivered one-to-one therapy sessions (CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused) to employees, addressing stress, anxiety, and workplace challenges with strict adherence to BACP ethical guidelines. ✅ Wellbeing Programme Leadership: Designed and facilitated workshops on stress resilience, work-life balance, and mental health awareness, directly reducing absenteeism and fostering a psychologically safe culture. ✅ Strategic Crisis Intervention: Conducted risk assessments and provided immediate support for high-risk cases, ensuring seamless referrals to external specialists when required. ✅ Data-Driven Insights: Partnered with HR to analyse mental health trends, shaping proactive policies that enhanced employee productivity and engagement. ✅ Stigma Reduction Champion: Led campaigns to normalise mental health discussions in a high-pressure corporate environment, aligning with Morgan Stanley’s global wellbeing initiatives.
Transport for LondonTrauma Therapist
Jul. 2009 - Nov. 2011London, United Kingdom✅ Employee Health Specialist: Conducted triage and administered tailored treatment interventions for employees at all levels, addressing potential business hotspots and enhancing workplace health. ✅ Proactive Well-being Advocate: Delivered workshops, psychoeducation, and Critical Incident Response measures to promote staff well-being. ✅ Strategic Consultant: Provided expert consultation to HR, Occupational Health, and Line Managers, offering return-to-work recommendations based on emerging organisational trends. ✅ Disaster Response Leader: Developed and led an organisation-wide Disaster Response framework, collaborating with key stakeholders to define roles and ensure effective support. ✅ Mental Health Guardian: Safeguarded staff mental health through ongoing assessments and interventions, contributing to a healthier and more resilient workforce.
Priory Psychotherapist
Mar. 2007 - Jul. 2009Roehampton, London, England, United Kingdom✅ Personalised Therapist: Delivered customised assessments and evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored for high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients
Booz Allen HamiltonSenior Consultant
Nov. 2004 - Dec. 2006London, United Kingdom✅ Technical Team Leader: Led a team of technical experts, facilitating effective collaboration and communication with non-technical departments. ✅ Stakeholder Engagement Specialist: Engaged with stakeholders at all levels to understand and address technical challenges while identifying future needs. ✅ Concept Simplifier: Simplified complex technical concepts for broader organisational understanding, securing support and cross-functional engagement for key projects.
Richard Reid Enterprises (IoM) Limited
Isle of Man
Harneys
London, England, United Kingdom
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