Donald Lindsay (FCIPD)

Donald Lindsay (FCIPD) has a diverse work experience spanning over several roles and companies. Donald started their career in 1999 at IKEA as a Department Manager, where they led a team of 25 people and implemented innovative solutions that recovered lost revenue and achieved top rankings. From 2004 to 2010, they worked as a Human Resources Manager at Biggart Baillie LLP, providing strategic HR support to a commercial law firm. Following that, they joined Standard Life Investments as an HR Consultant, working with business leaders to provide a comprehensive HR service to a global business. In 2014, they became involved with CIPD and held various roles, including Chair of the South East of Scotland CIPD branch. Since 2016, they have been working at FreeAgent, starting as a People Operations Director and later transitioning to the role of Chief People Officer. In this position, they are responsible for developing and delivering the people strategy for the company.

Donald Lindsay (FCIPD) completed their undergraduate studies at The University of Edinburgh from 1993 to 1998, earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Psychology. Following this, they pursued a Master's degree in Human Resource Management at Edinburgh Napier University, which they completed from 2004 to 2008.

In terms of certifications, Donald Lindsay received the Investments Operations Certificate - Introduction to Securities & Investments from the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) in June 2012. Donald also obtained the Accredited Trainer - Fit for the Future Programme - Standard Life Investments certification from The Energy Project in February 2011.

Furthermore, Donald Lindsay is a Clifton Strengthsfinder Certified Coach, having been certified by Gallup in November 2010. Donald became a Certified PI Analyst through The Predictive Index in April 2006.

Lastly, Donald Lindsay pursued executive coaching through the Henley Business School, where they obtained a Professional Certificate in Coaching. The exact duration of this program is not specified. Additionally, there is a mention of a PROSCI Change Management (ADKAR) certification, but no information is provided about the institution or the date of obtaining it.