Experience

G-Research

• United Kingdom
• Capital Markets
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Head HR / Head of Reward, Operations & Systems

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  New York, United States



CLS Group

• United States
• Financial Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Head of Reward & HR Operations

  • Apr 2015 - Jan 2020

  New York, United States

• Head of Reward (Interim)

  • Jul 2014 - Apr 2015

  London, United Kingdom



Avis Budget Group International

• United Kingdom
• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Reward: Compensation, Benefits & HR Systems, EMEA

  • Jan 2013 - Mar 2014

  As an HR leader in the organisation, my focus was to scale the Reward and HR Systems strategy across the region, aligned with the 2013-2015 business strategy. This large-scale transformation role was critical to the organisation delivering key business change elements such as low cost transactional HR Services and Employee and Line Manager self service. My main responsibilities were: • Lead HR Systems transformation including HRMI, Payroll, HRMS and Time and Attendance systems • To… Show more As an HR leader in the organisation, my focus was to scale the Reward and HR Systems strategy across the region, aligned with the 2013-2015 business strategy. This large-scale transformation role was critical to the organisation delivering key business change elements such as low cost transactional HR Services and Employee and Line Manager self service. My main responsibilities were: • Lead HR Systems transformation including HRMI, Payroll, HRMS and Time and Attendance systems • To design and implement a tailored reward proposition which clearly supports a truly differentiated employee value proposition • To develop and embed a reward philosophy that ensures that colleague engagement and the right behaviours and performance outcomes are consistently driven and reinforced through ABG EMEA’s reward practices. • Review and redesign ABG EMEA’s compensation and benefits proposition • Design an EMEA reward architecture that aligns globally e.g. corporate titles, job evaluation, role profiles and consistent benchmarking approach Show less



Barclays

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Performance & Reward, RBB Functions and COO

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

  London, United Kingdom Leading an international Reward team focussing on innovation and culture changing reward strategy in the infrastructure functions of the Global Retail bank. My remit included: • Re-design Reward strategy for Technology in Barclays Group based on ‘Lives Made Much Easier’ and ‘Go-To’ bank philosophies • Design culture change enablers such as Patent recognition schemes and innovative reward methodologies that align with the RBB innovation strategy • Lead, create and implement a… Show more Leading an international Reward team focussing on innovation and culture changing reward strategy in the infrastructure functions of the Global Retail bank. My remit included: • Re-design Reward strategy for Technology in Barclays Group based on ‘Lives Made Much Easier’ and ‘Go-To’ bank philosophies • Design culture change enablers such as Patent recognition schemes and innovative reward methodologies that align with the RBB innovation strategy • Lead, create and implement a new RBB wide technology system allowing flexible online compensation profiles • Redesign, simplify and communicate cyclical Reward processes • Review and recommend changes to Reward related communications for entire employee lifecycle • Adviser to 6 Executive Committee Members • Lead a team of 10 Reward specialists (3 direct) with international focus Show less



Standard Chartered Bank

• United Kingdom
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Reward, Global Functions

  • Sep 2009 - Jan 2011

  London, United Kingdom A new role for the organisation, heading up the Reward team focusing on building and executing reward strategy in the infrastructure functions of the bank. My remit included: • Trusted adviser of 11 Group Functional Heads including Group Finance Director, Group Chief Risk Officer, Group Executive Director Technology and Operations, Group Human Resources Director and Group Head Property, Research and Assurance • Devise, develop and ensure effective implementation of reward… Show more A new role for the organisation, heading up the Reward team focusing on building and executing reward strategy in the infrastructure functions of the bank. My remit included: • Trusted adviser of 11 Group Functional Heads including Group Finance Director, Group Chief Risk Officer, Group Executive Director Technology and Operations, Group Human Resources Director and Group Head Property, Research and Assurance • Devise, develop and ensure effective implementation of reward strategies, policies, practices and programmes aligned to the values, goals and objectives of the Bank. • Work in a Relationship Management capacity with the HR Business Partners of 11 functional areas, to understand the functional issues & develop a reward strategy that supports the functional strategy. • Member of the Group Reward Top Team • Secretary to Reward Plan Committees across several functions • Provide management leadership of a small specialist team. Show less



Barclays

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Reward, Barclaycard

  • Apr 2007 - Sep 2009

  London, United Kingdom Permanently appointed to the role in October 2008. This was a highly visible role, focused on developing and executing reward strategy. My remit included: • Member of Barclaycard HR Leadership team • Trusted advisor to Barclaycard Executive including CEO and HRD • Champion the policy and strategic management of reward across Barclaycard • Full scale diagnostic and re-design of the Barclaycard Sales incentive schemes • Secretary of the Remco of Entercard (Joint Venture… Show more Permanently appointed to the role in October 2008. This was a highly visible role, focused on developing and executing reward strategy. My remit included: • Member of Barclaycard HR Leadership team • Trusted advisor to Barclaycard Executive including CEO and HRD • Champion the policy and strategic management of reward across Barclaycard • Full scale diagnostic and re-design of the Barclaycard Sales incentive schemes • Secretary of the Remco of Entercard (Joint Venture between Barclaycard and Swedbank) in Stockholm, Sweden • Set Reward policy and procedure for Barclaycard within the Barclays Group framework • Lead the Barclaycard payround process which includes ensuring bonus pool budgeting, forecasting, allocation and approval • Provide ad hoc advice on many reward issues, including reviewing new hires reward packages, changes to existing employees reward levels, administration of pay changes on annual basis • Manage Reward risks across Barclaycard • Key stakeholder in Executive recruitment into Barclaycard including negotiations with potential hires • Manage a team of 7 Reward specialists (3 direct)

• Reward Lead, Absa Bank

  • Sep 2005 - Mar 2007

  Johannesburg Area, South Africa Role was an International assignment following the Barclays acquisition of Absa Bank in South Africa. The scope of this role was as follows: • To scope, design and oversee the implementation of reward activity in ABSA Bank including delivery an integrated reward proposition for the new combined entity (of Absa and Barclays in South Africa) • To develop appropriate reward strategies and policies for Absa Bank post integration • To work as a key member of the HR team on the… Show more Role was an International assignment following the Barclays acquisition of Absa Bank in South Africa. The scope of this role was as follows: • To scope, design and oversee the implementation of reward activity in ABSA Bank including delivery an integrated reward proposition for the new combined entity (of Absa and Barclays in South Africa) • To develop appropriate reward strategies and policies for Absa Bank post integration • To work as a key member of the HR team on the integration of the total reward and employee proposition for the combined entity. • Project management of the implementation new suite of share schemes • Support the HRD on Senior Executive compensation matters including senior hires, Remuneration Committee submissions and other ad hoc processes • Ensure all Barclays expatriate are supported from a Reward perspective

• Compensation & Benefits Manager, Barclays Capital

  • Aug 2004 - Sep 2005

  London, United Kingdom Hired by Barclays Capital in August 2004. My remit included: • Management of the annual salary and bonus process • Senior management benchmarking process • Compensation modeling, analysis and reporting • Consulting advice to HR Business Partners • Lead advisor on Graduate pay process



Mercer

• United States
• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • Nov 2003 - Aug 2004

  London, United Kingdom Provided executive compensation and corporate governance advice to UK Corporates at Board and Senior Executive level. My clients were typically larger listed UK companies. However, I also provided advice for private corporations, rapidly growing smaller public companies, and companies preparing for the transition from private to public. My primary contacts were with chairmen of board remuneration committees, CFOs, human resources directors, remuneration/compensation managers, company… Show more Provided executive compensation and corporate governance advice to UK Corporates at Board and Senior Executive level. My clients were typically larger listed UK companies. However, I also provided advice for private corporations, rapidly growing smaller public companies, and companies preparing for the transition from private to public. My primary contacts were with chairmen of board remuneration committees, CFOs, human resources directors, remuneration/compensation managers, company secretaries and corporate counsel. In addition, my working included incentives design work for large and small Private Equity houses including design of Carried Interest and Co-Investment incentive plans. Show less



Allen & Overy

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business & Market Analyst

  • Aug 2001 - Nov 2003

  London, United Kingdom Managed the dissemination of market data to keep the team of Equity / Incentive lawyers as well as clients informed about what companies in the FTSE 350 are doing on remuneration policy and corporate governance matters. I was responsible for A&Os TSR measuring service and prepared reports and analysed performance measures and comparator groups for companies. I authored surveys and bulletins several times a year to provide clients with current information on trends and events. Additionally. I… Show more Managed the dissemination of market data to keep the team of Equity / Incentive lawyers as well as clients informed about what companies in the FTSE 350 are doing on remuneration policy and corporate governance matters. I was responsible for A&Os TSR measuring service and prepared reports and analysed performance measures and comparator groups for companies. I authored surveys and bulletins several times a year to provide clients with current information on trends and events. Additionally. I provided pay package and board independence analysis to clients. Show less



Mercer

• United States
• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant

  • Jan 1998 - May 2001

  Sydney, Australia My consulting work at Mercer Human Resource Consulting was primarily conducted on a project basis. These projects spanned most industries, though there was increasingly a focus for me on Energy, Retail, FMCG, Financial Services, Major Corporates and the Public Sector. Clients were HR Managers or HR Directors, CEOs and Boards. Typical work included: Job Evaluation, Classification and Reward Management, Remuneration Strategy, Incentive Plan Design, Remuneration Policy, Practice & Advice,… Show more My consulting work at Mercer Human Resource Consulting was primarily conducted on a project basis. These projects spanned most industries, though there was increasingly a focus for me on Energy, Retail, FMCG, Financial Services, Major Corporates and the Public Sector. Clients were HR Managers or HR Directors, CEOs and Boards. Typical work included: Job Evaluation, Classification and Reward Management, Remuneration Strategy, Incentive Plan Design, Remuneration Policy, Practice & Advice, (Attraction and) Retention Strategy, Job Analysis & Design Show less



Australian Bureau of Statistics

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Administrative Assistant

  • 1995 - Dec 1997

  Sydney, Australia Graduate rotation scheme. Main project was looking at undercount of Australia’s indigenous population.