Satbir Bains

Satbir Bains has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. They currently hold the position of Chief Human Resources Officer at SHL Medical since 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Hilti Group from 2016 to 2023, where they served as the SVP HR and Global HRBP Leader, responsible for creating a global Talent Acquisition strategy and driving employee engagement. From 2012 to 2015, Satbir worked at Syngenta as a Global HR Business Partner, managing performance delivery across various departments. They also held the role of HR Director Strategic Projects at Alstom (Switzerland) Ltd from 2009 to 2012, overseeing a global HR transformation program. Before that, they worked at Ciba from 2001 to 2009, serving as a Global HR Business Partner and Head Segment Communications. Satbir began their career at National Power in 1994, where they worked as a Project Engineer. Overall, they possess a strong background in HR and have consistently taken on leadership roles throughout their career.

Satbir Bains has a diverse education history. From 1990 to 1994, Satbir attended Birmingham University and obtained a Masters in Chemical Engineering. In 1997, Satbir obtained a Certificate in Management from the Institute of Management. In 1998, Satbir enrolled at the Bradford University Management Centre and completed an MBA program, which lasted until 2000. Later, from 2005 to 2007, Satbir pursued further education at Herriott Watt University, focusing on the Psychology of Organisational Development and Change. Satbir also has additional certifications, such as being a trained assessor in the Occupational Personality Questionnaire (obtained from SHL in January 2006) and being a Chartered Member of CIPD - although the specific years of obtaining this membership are not provided.