Aaisha Knights Ihediwa Fcipd
About Aaisha Knights Ihediwa Fcipd
Aaisha Knights Ihediwa is the Chief People Officer and Senior Vice President at LMAX Group, with extensive experience in human resources across various industries. She has held senior HR roles at companies such as TJX Europe, Hammerson, and Barclays, and possesses expertise in mergers and acquisitions, organizational design, and corporate HR communications.
Current Role at LMAX Group
Aaisha Knights Ihediwa serves as the Chief People Officer and Senior Vice President at LMAX Group since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's human resources strategy and initiatives. She has led innovative projects related to executive compensation, job grading, evaluation, and corporate social responsibility. Her leadership focuses on enhancing organizational effectiveness and fostering a diverse workplace.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current position, Aaisha held several significant roles in human resources across various organizations. She worked as the VP HR Director at TJX Europe for eight months in 2021, and as HR Business Partner at Hammerson from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she served as Regional HR and Training Manager at McDonald's Europe Ltd. from 1995 to 2000, and as HR Director for Europe at GLP Europe from 2017 to 2018. Her experience also includes a role as Group HR Director at YM&U Group from 2018 to 2019 and as Global HR Programme Manager at Barclays from 2014 to 2015.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Aaisha Knights Ihediwa has pursued advanced education in human resources management. She studied at Cambridge Judge Business School, completing the Chief People Officer Programme from 2023 to 2024. She holds MCIPD qualifications, which are equivalent to a master's degree, and is currently working towards FCIPD status, achieving Chartered Fellow status since 2023. Additionally, she is qualified as an occupational psychometric and ability assessor, utilizing tools such as CEB/SHL and Saville Wave Assessment.
Expertise in Organizational Design
Aaisha possesses expertise in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and organizational design. She utilizes HAY and KornFerry methodologies to enhance team and organizational structures. Her experience includes delivering corporate HR communications and diversity initiatives across the UK, EMEA, and globally, making her a valuable asset in complex organizational environments.
Regulatory and Compliance Credentials
Aaisha Knights Ihediwa holds FCA SMCR Approved Person status, which demonstrates her compliance with regulatory standards in the financial services sector. This credential underscores her commitment to maintaining high standards of governance and accountability within her roles in human resources.