Grant King
About Grant King
Grant King is the Managing Director and Head of Human Resources at Jefferies, known for his focus on commercial outcomes and pragmatic solutions.
Company
Grant King is currently working at Jefferies as the Managing Director, Head of Human Resources. His tenure at Jefferies began in 2022. The firm is located in London, England, United Kingdom where Grant King spearheads the HR functions, focusing on delivering comprehensive human resources solutions to support business outcomes.
Title
Grant King holds the title of Managing Director, Head of Human Resources at Jefferies. In this role, he oversees the HR strategy and implementation, emphasizing commercial outcomes in various HR functions to align with the overall business goals of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Grant King has an educational background from notable institutions. He studied at the University of Utah from 2004 to 2008. His academic journey includes studies at the University of Glasgow in Human Resources, Brunel University London where he obtained a Bachelors of Technology in Business Administration and Management, International School - Glasgow College, and the University of Greenwich.
Background
Prior to his current role, Grant King accumulated extensive experience in human resources across various renowned organizations. He worked at CPP Investments as Managing Director, Head of HR Business Partners & Employee Relations, and at TD in multiple senior HR roles. His career also includes significant HR positions at J.P. Morgan, GSK, HSBC Bank Canada, Société Générale CIB, DHL Express UK, Royal Borough of Kingston, and even earlier in his career in professional ice hockey as a goaltender for Guildford Flames and Slough Jets.
Achievements
Grant King is known for implementing pragmatic solutions and thriving in ambiguous environments. Throughout his career, he has influenced at the board level globally, emphasizing commercial results through his leadership in human resources. At Jefferies, he serves on the EMEA Operating Committee, Remuneration and Conduct Risk Committees. He leads the EMEA teams responsible for end-to-end HR delivery, driving success in HR initiatives across the organization.