Annzel Jacobs

Annzel Jacobs is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in human resources and people operations, currently serving as the Manager of People Operations for Africa & the Middle East at Virgin Atlantic since September 2024. Prior roles include Human Resources Manager for UK & Europe and Global Learning and Development Manager at Performanta, where Annzel contributed from June 2018 to August 2024. Previous experience encompasses training and recruitment at Wurth South Africa, instructional design for Incredible Connection, and various consultancy roles in HR and training across multiple industries, including retail and manufacturing. With a career dating back to 1993 at Edcon, Annzel has consistently focused on talent development, learning initiatives, and human resource management, holding multiple positions such as Training Officer and Performance Development Practitioner throughout diverse sectors.