Emma Whyte

Emma Whyte is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in talent acquisition and human resources. Currently serving as Global Head of Talent Acquisition at abrdn since August 2016, Emma has held various leadership roles including Head of Talent Acquisition EMEA and EMEA Talent Acquisition Manager, providing strategic consultancy across multiple functions. Prior to abrdn, Emma worked at Blackrock from May 2010 to July 2016, where responsibilities included managing recruitment for multiple divisions within EMEA. Emma's career began at Midlothian Council, where management of an HR support team and policy development were key tasks. Educational qualifications include an MSc in Human Resource Management from Edinburgh Napier University and an MA (Hons) in Psychology from The University of Edinburgh.