Lynne Connolly

Lynne Connolly is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in diversity, inclusion, and talent management across various industries. Currently serving as Head of Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at abrdn since August 2014, Lynne has also held significant roles such as Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Standard Life plc, where responsibilities included leading the D&I strategy as part of the Senior Leadership Team. Prior to this, Lynne worked in organizational development and talent strategy at Standard Life Aberdeen, NHS Lothian, and Barclays, with a strong focus on talent development and succession planning. Lynne's career began in the banking sector, where early achievements included transforming learning design outcomes and leading operational teams. Educational qualifications encompass an MA (Hons) in Geography from the University of St Andrews and various professional certifications.