Chief People Officer appointed by Hermes

Hermes UK has appointed Penny Garnett to the newly created role of Chief People Officer. She joins from Serco where she was HR Director and has held similar roles at fintech firm Pico and the James Hay Partnership. She is also highly experienced in industrial relations and working with unions.

Commenting on her new role, Penny said: “I am excited to be joining one of the most dynamic businesses in the UK that is right at the heart of the changing retail and eCommerce sectors. Now more than ever, it’s people who make the difference between a good business and a great one and it is this ethos that will form the foundation of everything I intend to implement.”

Martijn de Lange, CEO, Hermes said: “Penny’s drive and enthusiasm for the people agenda is only second to her wealth of experience and expertise. She is an important part of the jigsaw for us as we continue to transform our growing business in this fast-growing and changing sector.”