Collette Thurston

Collette Thurston is an experienced HR professional currently serving as the Head of People and Culture at Blue Marine Foundation since January 2024. Prior to this role, Collette held the position of People and Culture Manager at Rawlinson & Hunter LLP, where significant contributions were made to the firm's HR and recruitment functions from May 2020 until December 2023. Collette's expertise spans several prestigious organizations, including Science Group, Stephenson Harwood LLP, Slaughter and May, and Vertex Business Services, where roles encompassed HR advisory, operational support, and benefits administration. Academically, Collette holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from London Metropolitan University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Essex.