Lorna MacDonald

Lorna Macdonald currently serves as the Head of Operations - Production Capability at BBC Media Operations, with a career at the BBC beginning in April 2009. Lorna specializes in career development, talent management, and organizational transformation, having held various roles including Senior Human Resources Business Partner focused on career mobility and inclusion, and Leadership & Development Lead for the Nations & Regions Division. Key achievements include the introduction of talent and succession reviews, development of innovative career mobility schemes, and oversight of inclusive hiring strategies. Lorna's earlier experience includes roles as Talent Manager and Training Manager at BBC Scotland, a Senior Development Advisor at BBC Scotland, and a Human Resources Advisor at Chivas Brothers (Pernod Ricard). Academically, Lorna holds an MA (Hons) in Philosophy from the University of Glasgow, an MSc in Human Resources Management from the University of Strathclyde, and a Certificate in Coaching for Organisational Consultants from Ashridge Business School.