Sonia Lowe Holroyd
About Sonia Lowe Holroyd
Sonia Lowe Holroyd serves as the Director of Talent Management at du, where she has worked since 2010. She has extensive experience in talent management, organizational consulting, and leadership development, having previously held roles at Shell, Right Management, and Marks and Spencer.
Work at du
Sonia Lowe Holroyd has served as Director of Talent Management at du since 2010. In this role, she has focused on establishing a robust Talent Management function, which includes defining its framework, direction, and strategy. She has been instrumental in implementing a core competency framework as part of the Talent Management strategy. Additionally, she has proactively supported the Emiratisation initiative at du, emphasizing the development of local talent to meet organizational needs.
Education and Expertise
Sonia Lowe Holroyd holds a Master of Science degree in Psychology of Work from the University of Leicester, which she completed from 2000 to 2002. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree with First Class Honours in Business Management from the University of East Anglia between 1995 and 1998. Furthermore, she has completed various diplomas in Change Management, Business Coaching, Life Coaching, NLP, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, enhancing her expertise in organizational consulting and talent management.
Background
Before joining du, Sonia Lowe Holroyd accumulated extensive experience in talent management and organizational consulting. She worked at Shell as a Global Training Strategy and Transition Lead, as well as a Regional Change and Communications Manager for the Asia Pacific region. Her career also includes a position as Regional Talent Manager at Shell and a Senior Consultant role at Right Management, where she focused on organizational consulting.
Achievements
Sonia Lowe Holroyd has a proven track record in establishing talent management functions from the ground up. She has successfully managed projects involving strategic interventions in Organizational Performance and Change Management. Her experience includes working on Leadership Assessment and Development initiatives at both global and regional levels across the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, showcasing her capability in enhancing organizational effectiveness.