Global media firm Ogilvy has appointed seasoned HR professional Elaine Grell as its new chief people officer across its EMEA operations.
Grell is now set to lead the WPP-owned agency’s ‘people’ teams in order to drive its ‘people first’ strategy. Previously chief people officer for Ogilvy UK, Grell will continue to cooperate closely with Ogilvy UK’s CEO Fiona Gordon to push forward with the branch’s HR agenda in addition to her wider EMEA responsibilities.
Having previously worked across a broad range of sectors, including hospitality, leisure and real estate, Grell has collated an impressive CV which contains a range of multinationals in the vein of IHG Hotels and British Airways before joining Ogilvy.
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“Elaine has enthused everyone at Ogilvy since she joined,” Ogilvy EMEA CEO, Patou Nuytemans said
“Her experience has helped us to further clarify our ambition for talent and the actions we will take to drive undeniable progress. She is a true leader of people, passionate about our Connected for Creativity Culture and our unique Employee Experience.
“We’ve seen what she has achieved in her current role as chief people officer for Ogilvy UK, so we have no doubt she will make an even bigger difference in her new position.”
Grell added: “I couldn’t be more excited to be leading an even bigger team of experienced People professionals across EMEA and the UK.”
“We will continue elevating the Ogilvy employee experience throughout the entire career journey – from attracting and hiring the best talent, to nurturing and rewarding it with diversity and inclusion at heart.”
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