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Donya Urwin

Board Member at Tyne Metropolitan College

Donya Urwin gain a degree in occupational psychology, Donya joined the graduate training programmed at Marks and Spencer and worked throughout the UK in a variety of retail management roles.

In 2001 she joined Jaguar/Land Rover as their Diversity Manager and then moved into Ford Motor Company where she worked internationally as an HR Director in South Africa, North America and continental Europe, finally being appointed to the Executive Leadership Board as Vice President of Human Resources for Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Leading large international teams, negotiating with a wide range of Trade Union partners and controlling significant budgets has provided her with a wealth of experience. Donya has a particular interest in coaching and mentoring senior managers.

Timeline

  • Board Member

    Current role