Thorntons appoints new chief people officer

Law firm Thorntons has appointed Helen Honeyman as its new chief people officer to lead the development and implementation of its people policies.

Based in the firm’s Dundee office, Honeyman will work with the firm’s senior leadership and existing people team to guide initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, enhance organisational resilience, and attract a diverse range of talent.

She has more than 20 years’ global experience in senior operations and human resources leadership.

Honeyman joins from Lothian Pension Fund (LPF), a local government pension scheme in Scotland. Prior to this, she was head of policy, wellbeing and governance and a member of the senior leadership team at Royal Bank of Scotland.

Honeyman said: “Thorntons has a reputation for its inspiring people strategy and a proven track record in delivering policies that put its people at the heart of the business. It’s very evident that there’s an unwavering commitment to support employees in their professional development and personal wellbeing.”

Lesley Larg, managing partner at Thorntons, added: “With extensive experience navigating and influencing senior executive groups within the financial services industry worldwide, Helen is recognised for her strategic insight, ability to shape policy and talent for driving transformative change.

“Our people have been the foundation of our success to date and will be the driving force behind our ambitious growth ahead. Having a chief people officer who not only understands our steadfast commitment to staff but also brings deep expertise and, importantly, genuine passion, to the role is essential to our next chapter as a business.”