Christina Drage

Christina Drage is an experienced HR professional with a robust background in managing and supporting HR functions across various sectors. Currently serving as the Manager of Country HR for John Deere in the UK and Ireland since March 2018, Christina plays a key operational and strategic role overseeing a diverse workforce across multiple sites. Christina is a Chartered Member of CIPD since 2004 and has held significant HR positions at Samworth Brothers, including HR Manager for Group Functions and Sci-Mx from 2008 to 2018, and HR Manager for Blueberry Foods. Previous roles include TAG Leader at Think Leicestershire and Personnel & Training Advisor at Canary Wharf Group plc. Christina began their career as a Trainee Area Manager in Personnel at Samworth Brothers, contributing to the establishment of the personnel function at multiple sites. Educational qualifications include a BA Hons in French from the University of Leeds and a PGDip in People Management from De Montfort University.