Ruth Akesson

Ruth Akesson has extensive experience in the field of Human Resources, with their most recent position as Head of Human Resources at Wockhardt UK. Ruth held this role from January 2022 onwards. Prior to that, Ruth held the position of Head of HR at Fitness First UK from September 2011 to January 2022. Before that, they served as HR Manager at Dave Whelan Sports Ltd from September 2011 to January 2017. Ruth also held the role of HR Manager at TJ Hughes Ltd from May 2005 to September 2011. Ruth began their career at Matalan as an HR Officer from 1997 to 2002, followed by a similar role at Poundstretcher from 2002 to 2004. Their tenure at Royal Doulton as an HR Manager was in 2004. Overall, Ruth's work experience spans several companies in the retail and healthcare industries, with a focus in HR management.

From 1999 to 2002, Ruth Akesson attended The University of Salford, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography.