What’s your job title?
Human Resources Director UK
How long have you been working for Konecranes?
Coming into my 22nd year of employment
Describe your role in one sentence?
Very difficult as there is so many elements to it, it’s all about people! It can be strategic one moment then hands on operational role the next. It’s about focusing on what is right for the business and championing good working relationships.
What do you do on an average working day?
There is no average day in HR! No day is the same, it’s so varied and that’s what I love about it.
How did you get into your career?
I did a psychology degree, then I completed a number of post graduate courses: employment law, health, safety then environmental. I went into HR in the public sector before moving very quickly into the private sector.
What do you enjoy most about your role at Konecranes?
Firstly, seeing people whom we have recruited into the business develop in their careers and being recognised in the Company for what talented individuals they are.
Have you been promoted since you joined Konecranes?
Yes, to HRD.
Since joining Konecranes, what has been your proudest professional achievement to date?
This is a really difficult question! There really are too many to mention. I started at Morris then we were brought by Konecranes, when they were a small company of circa 3000 employees, so to see the company growing and being successful over the years has been absolutely fantastic. Hopefully in a small way I have contributed to this success. Finally keeping us as a UK company on the right side of employment law is a good achievement, I think!
What’s the one piece of advice would you could offer to someone new, joining your department?
Be curious and ask questions about the business, don’t feel afraid to challenge things you don’t think are right.
Finally, what’s the best thing you like about working at Konecranes?
The culture, the people and our values “Trust in People” is one I am very happy to believe in and shout about.
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