Fiona’s career started in hospitality, where her first role was with the hotels owned by Chelsea Football club. Having worked for Chelsea Village, Hilton and Radisson hotel groups, Fiona moved into hospitality management and leadership roles where her interest in HR grew. After becoming part CIPD qualified, Fiona moved into her first HR role at a hotel in Belfast, before completing her MSc in Human Resource Management at Edinburgh Napier University and moving to the Blythswood Square hotel as the pre-opening HR Manager.
After leaving the hospitality sector, Fiona has gained a wealth of HR experience in the UK and globally prior to joining UWS as Head of HR in September 2021. Holding a MSc in Human Resource Management, Fiona is a chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and has been a successful HR leader in a range of management roles across the private and public sector; joining UWS as Head of HR in 2021.
Outside of work, Fiona has a young son who keeps her busy and she enjoys running and swimming regularly.