Joshua Towers
About Joshua Towers
Joshua Towers is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson at Teenage Helpline and serves as the EMEA and UK HR Business Partner (& UK I&D Co-ordinator) at ExxonMobil.
Company
Joshua Towers is currently working at Teenage Helpline as Chief Executive Officer & Chairperson. He has been in this role since 2021 and oversees the non-profit organization that provides peer-to-peer mentoring support to young people across the UK. Additionally, he is employed by ExxonMobil as an EMEA and UK HR Business Partner and UK I&D Co-ordinator based in Fawley, England.
Title
Joshua Towers holds multiple leadership titles: Chief Executive Officer & Chairperson at Teenage Helpline and EMEA and UK HR Business Partner and UK I&D Co-ordinator at ExxonMobil. These roles reflect his expertise in non-profit leadership and human resources.
Education and Expertise
Joshua Towers studied Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration at AVADO, achieving a CIPD Level 5 Diploma in 2019. He also holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Swansea University, which he completed in 2018. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in human resources and psychology, enhancing his professional roles.
Professional Background
Joshua Towers has a diverse work history. He has held multiple roles at ExxonMobil, including UK I&D and Culture of Health Advisor, Business Services HR Advisor, and HR Analyst. His early career included roles at BDO as an HR Work Experience, and at YHA (England & Wales) as Duty Manager and Seasonal Team Member. He has been involved with Teenage Helpline since 2011, previously serving as Managing Director & Chairperson.
Achievements
In 2021, Joshua Towers received the Diana Award for his significant contributions to society and innovative approaches in social and humanitarian work. At Teenage Helpline, he leads a team of over 100 volunteers and has developed key growth strategies, including a people strategy, technology strategy, and organization design. At ExxonMobil, he supports the development of inclusion and diversity strategies.
Leadership at Teenage Helpline
Joshua Towers has been instrumental in the growth and success of Teenage Helpline. Leading a large volunteer team, he has implemented strategies focusing on technology, organization design, and overall people management. His efforts have contributed to the robust support network the non-profit provides to young individuals in need.