Heather Nash (nee Chilcott)

Heather Nash (nee Chilcott) has a diverse work experience in the field of human resources. Heather currently works at Mint Velvet as the Head of People (Retail & Head Office), where they lead the People function to support the company's growth and transformation. Previously, they worked as an Executive and Life Coach at Meraki Method. Heather also served as the Human Resources Director EMEA at Michael Kors, where they provided HR support to various business units during a period of change. Prior to that, they held the position of Senior People & Culture Business Partner at Primark, where they played a crucial role in shaping the people strategy and supporting the brand's significant growth. Heather's experience also includes working as an HR Manager at TOPSHOP TOPMAN, Burton Menswear London, and Dorothy Perkins, Arcadia Ltd. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated expertise in employee relations, talent development, and strategic HR planning.

Heather Nash (nee Chilcott) has a solid education history. Heather attended Gillotts School from 1997 to 2001 and then proceeded to The Henley College from 2001 to 2003. At The Henley College, they did not obtain a degree nor did they focus on a specific field of study. Subsequently, Heather pursued a Bachelor of Science with Honors degree in Psychology at the University of Portsmouth, where they studied from 2003 to 2006.

In addition to their formal education, Heather has also obtained professional certifications. Heather completed a Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching from the AoEC - The Academy of Executive Coaching in June 2020. Moreover, they have certifications in Hay Leadership Styles & Climate from the Hay Group, as well as in Strengths Development Inventory from TotalSDI. Further specifics regarding the timing and completion of these additional certifications are not provided.