Andrea Aakre

Andrea Aakre has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Their most recent position is as the Chief People and Development Officer at Inigo Insurance, which they started in February 2022. Prior to that, Andrea held roles at various companies including BlackRock, where they served as the Director of HR Business Partner and Talent and Diversity Lead from January 2018 onwards, and as the Director and Regional Head of Talent and Diversity from July 2014 to December 2017. Before joining BlackRock, they worked at Standard Chartered Bank as the Global Head of Talent, Support Functions from July 2013 to June 2014. Andrea also has experience at HSBC, where they held several roles including Global Head of Talent, Resourcing and OD from December 2011 to June 2013, Global Talent and Resourcing Specialist from March 2010 to November 2011, Global L&D Manager from April 2009 to March 2010, and Global Project Manager from April 2007 to March 2009. Andrea also worked as an Associate HR Consultant at BMO Capital Markets from 2005 to 2007. Andrea's earlier experience includes roles as a Project Manager at Epic in 2003 and an International Customer Service Representative at Polaris Industries in the same year.

Andrea Aakre obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 1998 to 2001. Andrea later pursued a Master of Science degree in International Politics at SOAS University of London from 2002 to 2003.