Laura Probert
About Laura Probert
Laura Probert serves as the Chief People Officer at Egress Software Technologies, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience in human resources across various organizations, she has a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Work at Egress
Laura Probert has served as the Chief People Officer at Egress Software Technologies since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the company's human resources strategies and fostering a high-performance culture. Her initiatives include the development of a global employee development strategy and the implementation of a Learning Management System. Probert's leadership emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to create an environment where all employees feel valued and supported.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Egress, Laura Probert held several significant positions in human resources across various organizations. She worked at bwin.party digital entertainment in multiple roles, including Head of Human Resources and Global Head of Employee and Organisation Development. Additionally, she served as Chief People Officer at Scientific Games and held leadership positions at Xaxis, where she was CPO/Global VP Talent and CPO/Talent Lead, EMEA. Her extensive background in HR spans over two decades.
Education and Expertise
Laura Probert holds a BA (Hons) in Cultural Studies from the University of East London, completed in 1994. She furthered her education with a Master's degree in Personnel and Development from the University of Westminster in 2002, and a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Northampton. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources, employee development, and organizational culture.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Throughout her career, Laura Probert has been committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within the workplace. She has designed sponsorship programs aimed at supporting women and ethnic minority groups, fostering equality and career advancement. Probert has also built employee-led affinity groups that advocate for change and promote inclusive leadership. Her focus on sourcing candidates from diverse backgrounds includes partnerships with networks like MyGWork, emphasizing women in tech and LGBTQ+ communities.
Leadership Development and Performance Culture
Laura Probert has developed and implemented various programs to enhance leadership development and performance culture in organizations. She has introduced OKR setting, 360-degree feedback, and real-time feedback training to create a high-performance environment. Probert also led the launch of a global employee development strategy that includes tailored eLearning and management programs, ensuring alignment with organizational culture and employee needs.