Gretchen Blake

Gretchen Blake is an experienced professional in human resources and gender equity, currently serving as Associate Director and Head of Gender & Job Quality at IBIS Consulting since January 2021. With a strong background in human capital management, Blake previously held the position of Chief People Officer at MTO Forestry, overseeing a workforce of 5,000 employees across 32 locations and managing diverse HR functions including employee enhancement and social performance. Earlier roles included General Manager of Human Resources at Cape Pine Investment Holdings and Management Consultant at Organisation Development Africa, where Blake specialized in transformation and employee engagement initiatives. Educational credentials comprise a Bachelor of Social Sciences from Stellenbosch University and an Industrial Relations Executive Programme from the same institution.