Biography
Appointment: October 2024.
Experience: Louise has 30 years’ experience in HR, People, Culture, Operating Model, Purpose-led Leadership & Culture, Organisation Design and Development & Transformation across various global consumer brands, retail, omni-channel, aviation and multi-site services and people businesses. Her executive career includes CHRO/Global HRD with Clarks for 7 years and The Body Shop for 4 years. Her retail roots are grounded in the Marks & Spencer graduate training scheme, and her aviation experience with British Airways, Menzies Aviation, and Emirates (having lived and worked in Dubai for 3.5 years).
Committee Membership: Board, Remuneration Committee (Chair) and Nominations Committee.
External Appointments: Non-Executive Director, Board Member, Audit & Risk Committee Member, and Chair of Remuneration & People Committee Vertas Group. Non-Executive Director, Board Member and Chair of Governance & Remuneration Committee A2 Dominion Housing. Board Trustee, Services Committee Member, and Governance & People Committee Member Thames Reach Housing. Advisor and associate for a number of organisations, delivery strategic HR projects, Leadership development and facilitation, and coaching & mentoring.