Emma Rainford

Emma Rainford has a diverse work experience in HR and learning and development. Emma began their career as a Research Assistant at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in 2013. Emma then worked as a Junior HR Consultant at Putmans Advies, where they consulted small and medium-sized enterprises on HR matters. Later, they freelanced as an HR Consultant at Rainford Consulting.

In 2014, Emma joined Vodafone as a Management Trainee, where they led projects in graduate recruitment, learning and development, and enterprise marketing. Emma also served as a Junior Learning and Development Consultant, responsible for young talent recruitment and development, as well as managing the HQ's learning and development program. Emma achieved significant milestones including delivering new traineeship L&D track, launching a well-being program and learning tool, and implementing a successful campus recruitment strategy.

After their time at Vodafone, Emma worked as a Learning and Development Consultant at VodafoneZiggo. Their role involved integrating and redesigning Learning & Development and Talent Management frameworks for the joint venture. Emma managed the L&D offer for the HQ and the traineeship program for young talents, while also providing team development and coaching support to the business.

Currently, Emma works at Ahold Delhaize as a Director HRBP for the Global Support Office. Their responsibilities include shaping and implementing the Learning & Development strategy for Ahold Delhaize's European brands. Emma has been instrumental in delivering a clear L&D strategy and action plan, designing a future skills and capability model, and launching a new global talent development program.

Overall, Emma Rainford's work experience showcases their expertise in HR, learning and development, as well as their ability to deliver strategic initiatives and drive organizational growth.

Emma Rainford earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Social Psychology from Tilburg University in 2008-2012. Emma then pursued a Master of Science (MSc) in Work and Organizational Psychology from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) in 2012-2013. Prior to their university studies, they completed their VWO degree in Nature & Health from Van Maerlant in 2001-2007. Emma also obtained additional certifications, including MBTI Step 1 (OPP) from OPP in 2018, Insights Discovery Client Practitioner from Insights in December 2019, and certifications in personality reports, ability test, and 360-feedback tools from SHL. Emma also completed the Personal Development Program Discover Traineeship, sponsored by Vodafone.