Rae Avatar Barnett

Rae Avatar Barnett is an experienced HR leader currently serving as Vice President of People and Culture for EMEA at Vantage Data Centers since April 2024. Prior to this role, Barnett operated as a Consulting Business Owner at Avatar Consulting Ltd, providing interim and HR consulting services. With a strong history in leadership positions, Barnett held the role of Chief People Officer for Europe at Laing O'Rourke, Transformation Director at Centrica Energy Trading, and HR Director at various Centrica divisions, where significant contributions were made to people strategies and operational transformations. Barnett's earlier experience includes roles as Chief of Staff and HR Director within Centrica Energy, as well as HR consultancy and recruitment leadership. Educational qualifications include an MSc in Behavioural Change and Coaching from Henley Business School and a Diploma in HR from the University of West London.