Aphra Brooks- Barnes Chartered McIpd

Aphra Brooks-Barnes is an accomplished HR professional with a comprehensive background in strategic human resource management. Currently serving as Chief People Officer at PlatformX Communications since November 2023, Aphra previously held the position of HR Director at TalkTalk from June 2020 to November 2023, where responsibilities included partnering with senior leadership to enhance business value through effective people strategies. Prior experience includes significant roles at Shell, where Aphra was a Global HR Consultant in Organizational Development and led change initiatives, and as HR Shared Services Lead. Earlier in the career, Aphra worked at Lloyds Banking Group as an HR Specialist. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Leeds University Business School and a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from The University of Huddersfield.