Barbara McCleery

Barbara McCleery is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in talent management, employee assessment, and executive coaching. Currently serving as Global Talent Manager at Anglo American since November 2019, Barbara also founded McCleery Consulting Ltd in January 2013, providing consultancy services in the fields of employee assessment and executive coaching. Previous roles include VP Talent Development for EMEA at State Street, where responsibilities included talent and learning strategy development, and Talent and Leadership Consultant at Defra, overseeing the organization's talent strategy for middle and senior management. Barbara's earlier career includes significant positions at HSBC, Capita Resourcing, and Post Office Ltd, focusing on talent management, executive assessment, and psychological consultation. Educational credentials include an MSc in Occupational Psychology from The University of Sheffield and a BSc Hons in Psychology from Ulster University.