audio-visual integration and collaboration services provider Kinly has promoted Katy Thorpe (pictured) to the role of global people director.
Thorpe has been HR director for the UK region for the past three years, and will develop and execute plans that benefit staff across the globe, including new offices in Germany and Switzerland.
The role will involve ensuring all staff feel happy and valued. According to Kinly, Thorpe aims to fulfil these goals through global and local level initiatives that affect collective change, using a practical understanding of the challenges each of the organisation’s regions face.
Thorpe said: “We have huge amounts of talent in our business who can support, coach and mentor one another and we need to ensure this is at the forefront of how we work and deliver. We will be looking to grow the business with a people-first approach: addressing issues like the skills gap and looking at ways for apprentices and more graduates to join Kinly, all the while keeping sight of our dedicated employees who have grown up with the brand and continue to help us outperform.”
Tom Martin, chief executive officer at Kinly, added: “Investing in our people and building a stronger business culture is something that Kinly has always kept front of mind, and with the appointment of Katy as global people director, we take another step in showing Kinly’s commitment to caring for its people as it continues to scale.
“It is my personal ambition to not only build a well performing business, but to build a one where we can attract, have, and retain top talent, where we have fun and enjoy coming to work, and build meaningful relationships. Katy already understands our business, our goals and most importantly our people. She is the perfect person to support and provide guidance to our regional HR directors, helping to instil global organisational change both for Kinly’s people and the planet through impactful CSR initiatives.”