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Anna Moulton

London

Summary

I am a dynamic HR Leader who builds world class teams and connects the HR function to driving high performance for the business. I bring extensive experience of leading complex change and digital transformation with a relational and people centric style. I invest in building strong relationships across executive teams and am skilled in bringing together leaders from different cultures and backgrounds to work collaboratively together. My passion is helping individuals and teams develop their confidence and self belief and shaping cultures where people are able to thrive and do exceptional work. I am a truly global citizen who has lived and worked in 8 countries across Europe, The Americas, and Asia.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief HR Officer (CHRO)

Dentsu
06.2017 - 10.2022
  • Developed a world class global people function who were instrumental in driving the business forward during a period of transformational change.
  • Led business transformation to enable implementation of a new operating model, consolidation of multiple agency brands, and a reduction in costs of £600m.
  • Transformed the global workforce model to create a project based service delivery workforce, leading to improved employee changeability and utilization.
  • Managed extensive M&A activity for more than 60 acquired businesses across all stages of the M&A lifecycle.
  • Established a competitive talent proposition including early careers programs, talent mobility, and skills academy that enabled Dentsu to attract and retain talent in a highly competitive market - leading to a 7% reduction in voluntary attrition.
  • Transformed culture through the introduction of new expectations of leaders (leadership@dentsu) resulting in significant change of leadership across top 100 positions and establishing a new tone for a collaborative, empowered, and transparent culture. Employee engagement improved from 67-72%.


Regional HR Director - EMEA

Dentsu
02.2014 - 06.2017
  • Led significant change programs as Dentsu rapidly pivoted from a traditional portfolio of media and creative agencies to a digital media and communications business.
  • Managed all people aspects of an extensive M&A program including working with founders on the integration of their business into Dentsu.
  • Made key leadership appointments across several EMEA markets to reflect the changing needs of the business.
  • Established strategic learning partnerships with Hyper Island, Google, Adobe, Salesforce to develop digital marketing skills across the EMEA workforce.
  • Introduced talent development programs to identify and grow future and next generation of leaders.

Group HR Director

Land Securities
09.2010 - 10.2012
  • Leadership of the people strategy for FTSE 100 property business.
  • Member and key contributor to Remuneration and Nomination committees.
  • Introduced new approaches to performance management, talent development, and annual incentives to better align with the business strategy.

Human Resources Director Northern Europe

Reckitt Benkiser
02.2008 - 08.2010
  • Successfully led the integration of the Boots Healthcare business into commercial, R&D, and supply chain.
  • Completed the relocation and integration of the UK House Hold and Health care businesses with retention of key talent.
  • Developed and led comprehensive employee communication and engagement programs to create a vibrant culture.

Human Resources Director - Commercial

Reckitt Benckiser
07.2004 - 02.2008
  • Led talent development programs for global sales, marketing, and R&D
  • Strengthened the talent pipeline into marketing and general management roles by facilitating in excess of 100 international career moves.



Human Resources Director Europe

Mattel
10.2001 - 07.2004

Manager - Change Management

Accenture
11.1999 - 09.2001

Consultant - Change Management

Accenture
09.1998 - 11.1999

Analyst - Business Process Management

Accenture
09.1996 - 08.1998

Bilingual Assistant

International Olympic Committee
02.1995 - 08.1996

Education

Executive Education Program - Coaching For Organisation Consultants

Ashridge Hult School of Business
United Kingdom
12.2023

Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resources Development

University of Manchester
United Kingdom
01.2009

Bachelor of Arts - European Studies And French

University of Humberside
United Kingdom
06.1994

Erasmus Certificate - French Language And Culture

Universite De Savoie
France
06.1993

Skills

  • Business Leadership
  • Change Leadership
  • Organization Development and Design
  • Critical Thinking
  • Mergers and Acquisition
  • Executive Coaching
  • Executive Compensation
  • Strategic Leadership and Talent Development
  • Data and Technology
  • Financial and Business Acumen

Languages

French
Full Professional
Dutch
Full Professional

Timeline

Chief HR Officer (CHRO)

Dentsu
06.2017 - 10.2022

Regional HR Director - EMEA

Dentsu
02.2014 - 06.2017

Group HR Director

Land Securities
09.2010 - 10.2012

Human Resources Director Northern Europe

Reckitt Benkiser
02.2008 - 08.2010

Human Resources Director - Commercial

Reckitt Benckiser
07.2004 - 02.2008

Human Resources Director Europe

Mattel
10.2001 - 07.2004

Manager - Change Management

Accenture
11.1999 - 09.2001

Consultant - Change Management

Accenture
09.1998 - 11.1999

Analyst - Business Process Management

Accenture
09.1996 - 08.1998

Bilingual Assistant

International Olympic Committee
02.1995 - 08.1996

Executive Education Program - Coaching For Organisation Consultants

Ashridge Hult School of Business

Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resources Development

University of Manchester

Bachelor of Arts - European Studies And French

University of Humberside

Erasmus Certificate - French Language And Culture

Universite De Savoie

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