Experience

BestStepEver

• Netherlands
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Partner

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Conceptualised and developed an online future-focused soft skills solution to support the people aspect of change management, with a partner. Implemented a website and membership academy which builds the agile skills of the future and supports people find their personal direction and purpose amidst organizational change, supported by a community and online coaching. Designed and developed audio-visual micro-learning content for a dynamic action-based 90 day roadmap which engages members to gain personal insight and emotional intelligence, create a clear personal vision, build key power skills to build confidence and resilience, and develop a clear action plan. Developed deep dive content for a Power Skills Academy with 16 + topics. Currently developing the leadership component of the market offering. Develops marketing content in the form of blogs and social media posts. Promotes the business, provides demos, negotiates sales and conducts account management. Performs live trainings and workshops in alignment with corporate needs. Show less



Lupin Atlantis Holdings SA

• Switzerland
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Human Resources EMEA

  • Jan 2017 - Jul 2019

  Developed and implemented EMEA HR strategy in alignment with business objectives and the global HR vision. Led the HR function for the region, which involved directing, evaluating and developing a high performing team across multiple geographies. Drove a performance based culture that was adaptable to the business environment and competitive landscape Responsibilities included:  Developed and implemented the overall people plan, aligning to local and regional goals, current and long-term objectives  Provided proactive strategic business partnering guidance to the senior EMEA leadership and regional management  Streamlined and strengthened HR capability and oversaw the regional HR programme, ensuring its alignment with country requirements as regards onboarding, talent management, employee engagement, organisation design, reward, performance, recruitment, training and development, offboarding  Developed and embedded talent strategies and management development programs to ensure a strong and diverse leadership pipeline and succession plan  Lead EMEA strategy and direction regarding systems and infrastructure in alignment with the global HR vision. Implemented SAP Success Factors across EMEA. Provided regional feedback to global HR stakeholders regarding enhancement, development and implementation of same.  Comprehensively reviewed the EMEA compensation offering including LTI and implemented total rewards and performance programs to attract, engage and retain employees  Evaluated and advised on HR aspects of M&A; conducted HR due diligence on M&A projects; evaluated and provided HR plans for expanding presence in France, Italy and Spain; project-managed the closure of Ukraine and Russian offices  Worked in partnership with senior leadership and regional management and established credibility as a trusted advisor and coach to the business  Project-managed HR aspects of GDPR implementation Show less



Pharma Dynamics (Pty) Ltd

• South Africa
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR & Corporate Services Executive

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2016

  Human Resources: • Responsible for HR strategy and direction; • Represented HR at Board and management meetings; • Proposed and managed relevant HR initiatives in line with the company’s strategic goals and objectives; • Overall responsibility for the effective functioning of the HR function in the organization, which included talent management, organization development, recruitment and selection, policies and procedures, performance management, training and skills development, remuneration, employment equity, employment contracts, team building, career guidance and succession planning, HR systems; staff counselling and welfare; managed and monitored HR expenditure Information Technology: • Managed the ICT function, including developing strategy in alignment with business needs ; • Represented ICT at Board and management meetings • Managed ICT delivery, including infrastructure, networks, connectivity, telephony, desktop support, mobile device management, security etc ; • Project managed and implemented new solutions & prioritised projects; • Managed third party providers, conduct service level contract negotiation and monitoring; • Managed ICT budgets and monitored expenditure Corporate Services: • Managed the effective functioning of all internal facilities (office planning, property & parking leases, facilities management etc) Show less



Self Employed

• Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

• Director, African Resources Training Group & self employed HR Consultant

  • 2001 - 2012

  ARTG: Solutions crafting for clients; project management of learnerships and skills programmes; academic direction and curriculum design; quality control and accreditation management; account management HR & Skills Development consulting: broad range of strategic HR services including HR strategy; executive coaching, conflict handling & teambuilding; development of performance management systems; management training & assessment of management competencies; skills analysis, employment equity & skills development; organisation design, restructuring, job design; compensation structuring; senior recruitment; employment contracts Show less



Swiss Re

• Switzerland
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR & Corporate Communications Executive

  • 1997 - 2001

  Managed the Human Resources and Corporate Communications functions in South Africa; strategic HR role in corporating all HR and corporate communication functions; part of Executive Committee; managed the HR & cultural aspects of a merger of Swiss Re with Mercantile and General; took over and completed a R91 million building project. Managed the Human Resources and Corporate Communications functions in South Africa; strategic HR role in corporating all HR and corporate communication functions; part of Executive Committee; managed the HR & cultural aspects of a merger of Swiss Re with Mercantile and General; took over and completed a R91 million building project.