Louise Connaughton
About Louise Connaughton
Louise Connaughton is the Vice President of Human Resources at Brookfield Asset Management in New York, with over 18 years of experience in the HR field across various financial institutions and consulting firms.
Title and Current Position
Louise Connaughton serves as Vice President, Human Resources at Brookfield Asset Management. Based in New York, New York, United States, she holds a leadership role within the human resources department, focusing on talent management and HR strategies.
Career History at Brookfield Asset Management
Louise Connaughton began her tenure at Brookfield Asset Management in 2020 as Director, Human Resources. After two years in that position, she was promoted to Vice President, Human Resources in 2023. She has been instrumental in advancing HR initiatives and strategies within the firm.
Previous Roles in Investment Banking
Before joining Brookfield Asset Management, Louise worked at Barclays Investment Bank as an HR Business Partner for seven years, from 2013 to 2020. Prior to that, she held a similar role at City Index from 2009 to 2013. Her extensive experience in human resources has been cultivated across major financial institutions.
Early Career Development
Louise Connaughton's early career includes a role in campus recruitment at Goldman Sachs from 2008 to 2009, followed by an HR Business Partner role at City Index. Prior to relocating to New York, she gained experience as an HR Generalist at PIFC Consulting in London, from 2005 to 2008.
Educational Background
Louise studied at the University of Leeds, where she earned a BA in Human Resource Management CIPD from 2002 to 2005. Her academic background laid the foundation for her subsequent career in human resources.