Non-executive Director, Connect Group PLC and SThree PLC
Denise joined the board of Connect Group in 2015 and SThree in July 2016, where she chairs both Remuneration Committees. She is also on the Advisory Council and Chairs the Remuneration Committee for the British Heart Foundation, and is on the Advisory Board to Leeds and Exeter University Business Schools.
Denise stepped down from Bupa, the global healthcare business, as Chief People Officer and a member of the Executive Committee in 2014. At the other end of the time horizon, her career in international Human Resources commenced at Ford Motor Company in 1979, and has covered senior Human Resources roles in Arthur Andersen, Midland Bank, HSBC James Capel, the Management Consulting Group and Standard Chartered Bank. More recently, she was an equity partner at EY, and Group HR Director for 3i Group plc, the FTSE 100 private equity business.
Unlocking talent has been a core theme throughout Denise’s career, including bringing succession candidates through to executive committee and board level. She has worked closely with two first time CEO’s and has a deep understanding of organisational culture, leadership development and executive transition, all within the context of delivering business performance. Having made the transition from executive to NED, Denise supports others who are hoping to do likewise.
Denise is a graduate of Leeds University, holds a Diploma in Business Coaching, and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
