Emily Cooper Ma(rca) Fcipd
About Emily Cooper Ma(rca) Fcipd
Emily Cooper is an HR Lead at IDEO, where she drives innovation in systems and policies to improve operational efficiency. She has a diverse educational background in Fine Arts and HR Management, along with extensive experience in various HR roles across notable companies in London.
Current Role at IDEO
Emily Cooper serves as the HR Lead at IDEO, a position she has held since 2021 in London, England. In her role, she drives systems, policy, and process innovation to enhance operational efficiency. Emily is responsible for EU talent management, which includes overseeing compensation, tax, payroll, and Employer of Record (EoR) services. She leads the accompliceship transformation programme, which focuses on fostering a culture of support and allyship within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Emily Cooper has a diverse educational background. She studied Fine Art at UCL, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from 2007 to 2011. She furthered her studies at the Royal College of Art, obtaining a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Fine and Studio Arts from 2011 to 2013. Emily also pursued HR Management at Acacia Learning, achieving CIPD Level 5 & 7 Advanced Diploma from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she completed an Erasmus Semester at Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien in 2009.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current role at IDEO, Emily Cooper held several HR positions in various organizations. She worked as an Associate HR Manager at HOK from 2018 to 2021 and as HR & Studio Manager at FLANAGAN LAWRENCE from 2016 to 2017. Emily also served as Interim HR Manager at Hamilton-Brown from 2017 to 2018 and as HR Officer at David Chipperfield Architects from 2014 to 2016. Her experience spans multiple aspects of human resources management.
Involvement in Diversity and Inclusion
Emily Cooper is a member of the Global Leadership Circle at IDEO, where she emphasizes the importance of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. She actively promotes positive mental health and wellbeing initiatives within the IDEO community, contributing to a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.