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Fiona Smith
Organisational Development Partner, DC Thomson
As an HR leader and change specialist, I partner with HR colleagues and leadership teams to drive transformative people and leadership development initiatives. With a commercially focused and pragmatic approach, I specialise in developing values-led organisational cultures and transforming people practices, policies, processes, and systems. My expertise spans across diverse sectors including media, technology, professional services, financial services, FMCG, manufacturing, education, and more, having worked with both large global blue-chip companies and smaller organisations.
I am passionate about collaborating with teams and individuals to identify core issues and develop practical solutions that foster positive employee experiences. Throughout my career, I have focused on enhancing leadership skills, improving employee engagement, and ensuring that HR and people change initiatives generate tangible value and directly impact organisational success and performance. My experience includes developing core leadership capabilities, creating robust employee engagement strategies, and driving impactful HR transformations that contribute to the bottom line.
Driven by a passion for empowering people, I strive to create work environments where employees are engaged, valued, and inspired to perform at their best.