Shabena Fitzsimons Fcipd

Shabena Fitzsimons FCIPD has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Shabena is currently employed as the Group People & Operations Director at Acosta Europe since March 2022. Prior to this, they worked as the Head of People at Post Office Ltd from August 2020 to March 2022.

Shabena'smost significant role was as the Human Resources Director at Wyevale Garden Centres, where they worked from January 2018 to June 2020. In this role, they managed a team of 20 colleagues and was responsible for all HR functions, including HR services, recruitment, projects, payroll, and L&D. Shabena played a crucial role in successfully delivering the shareholders' mandate during the company's sale, ensuring the employment of 95% of colleagues within the gardening sector.

Before joining Wyevale Garden Centres, Shabena held several HR positions at Menzies Aviation, UKTV, British Midland International, and DHL Express. These roles ranged from HR Manager to HR Advisor, and they gained experience in areas such as TUPE plans, organisational design, and providing maternity leave cover.

Overall, Shabena's work experience highlights their expertise in people management, HR strategy, and successfully navigating challenging situations.

Shabena Fitzsimons FCIPD obtained a BA (Hons) degree in Business Studies from the University of West London, achieving a 2:1 classification between the years 1992 and 1996. Additionally, Shabena Fitzsimons FCIPD obtained certifications as a Chartered Fellow from the CIPD in November 2020 and in Talent Q from Korn Ferry Advance in June 2017.