Alison Chisnell

Alison Chisnell has a strong background in human resources and talent management. Alison most recently worked at APCO Worldwide as a Senior Director, Global Talent, where they have been since September 2020. Prior to that, they held the position of Global Talent Director at APCO Worldwide from September 2018 to September 2020.

Before their time at APCO Worldwide, Chisnell worked at KPMG UK. Alison held multiple roles within the company, including Head of Talent (Interim) from September 2017 to August 2018, Head of HR, International Markets & Government from January 2017 to September 2017, Head of HR, Risk Consulting and Management Consulting from June 2016 to December 2016, and Head of HR, Risk Consulting from September 2015 to June 2016.

Chisnell also gained experience as an Interim HR Director - Change Management at EurotaxGlass's from May 2015 to September 2015. Alison worked at Penguin Random House as an Interim HR Consultant from September 2014 to March 2015, where they led a high-profile project to integrate and restructure the international sales team.

Earlier in their career, Chisnell worked at Informa Business Information as Group HR Director from January 2011 to September 2014 and as Deputy Group HR Director from January 2008 to January 2011. Alison played a key role in integrating and relocating the Agra business into Informa Business Information, delivering savings and managing restructuring programs.

Chisnell's early experience includes roles at Informa and O2 (Telefónica UK). At Informa, they worked as Leadership and Development Transformation Programme from January 2007 to January 2009 and as HR & Operations Director from August 2004 to January 2007. Alison started their career at O2 as an HR Manager, gaining experience in various HR functions including union negotiations, employee relations, and restructuring. Alison also managed the contract for outsourced HR services with Accenture.

Overall, Chisnell has a wealth of experience in HR and talent management, with a focus on organizational restructuring, integration, and change management.

Alison Chisnell's education history includes obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in German and Theology from the University of Nottingham, which was completed between 1995 and 1999. Following this, they pursued a Master of Arts in Personnel Development (MAPD) with a specialization in Human Resources at the University of Westminster from 2000 to 2003.