Lisa Cherry

Lisa has over twenty years’ experience in large multi-site retail organisations in both operational and HR leadership roles, with her career spanning PLC, Government owned and Private Equity backed organisations in both domestic and international markets. Lisa joined the Partnership from Post Office where she held the role of Group Chief People Officer, and was appointed to partner the new CEO to help evolve the organisation during a time of change. During her tenure, Lisa was also a Non-Executive Director at First Rate Exchange Services, a joint venture between Post Office and Bank of Ireland; Advisor to Post Office Insurance Board of Directors and previously held a series of HR Director roles within the Post Office Group since joining in 2018.

Lisa started on the Sainsbury’s Retail Graduate Scheme, which began with store management roles before moving into HR and Leadership Development. Her time at Sainsbury’s was followed by senior HR roles at WHSmith, which included Group Head of Learning & Development, Head of International HR and as HR Director on the Executive Committee at Wyevale Garden Centres (a Terra Firma owned business).

Lisa is passionate about supporting others to grow and develop to deliver great customer experiences. Lisa is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD), and holds a Master’s Degree in HR Management.