Colette Healey McIpd

Colette Healey MCIPD MA is an experienced HR professional with a strong background in leading people strategies and organizational development across various sectors. Currently serving as a People Business Partner at Lakeland, Colette has spearheaded initiatives such as the Lakeland Leadership Programme and the introduction of a Succession and Talent strategy, achieving notable efficiency improvements in areas such as absence and performance management. Previous roles include HR Business Partner at Graham Saint Gobain, where Colette led multiple HR strategies and achieved significant cost efficiencies, and Senior HR Business Partner positions at Argos and Poundland & Dealz, focusing on leadership development and cultural integration during acquisitions. Colette's career also includes consultancy roles, teaching in HR, and extensive experience in managing HR across large retail operations, complemented by advanced degrees in Human Resource Management.