Joanna Thompson
About Joanna Thompson
Joanna Thompson is the Talent Acquisition Leader for Northern Europe at Procter & Gamble, responsible for recruitment across six countries. She has a diverse background in human resources, legal internships, and international relations education.
Current Role at Procter & Gamble
Joanna Thompson has been serving as the Talent Acquisition Leader for Northern Europe at Procter & Gamble since September 2020. In this role, she is based in London, England, and is responsible for overseeing talent acquisition efforts across six countries: the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. Her work involves managing recruitment strategies and processes to attract top talent for various roles within the company.
Previous Experience at Procter & Gamble
Prior to her current role, Joanna Thompson worked as a Human Resources Intern at Procter & Gamble in 2019. During her two-month internship in London, United Kingdom, she gained valuable insights into HR processes and contributed to various human resource management projects.
Educational Background
Joanna Thompson holds a Master of Arts in Geopolitics, Territory and Security from King's College London, which she completed in 2020. She also studied International Relations and Affairs at Sciences Po for a year between 2017 and 2018. Additionally, she has a Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations from The University of Edinburgh, where she studied from 2015 to 2019. Joanna's foundational education includes high school studies at International School Bangkok and American School of Kuwait.
Early Career and Internships
Joanna Thompson's early career includes various internship roles across different countries and industries. She interned at KPMG Vietnam as a Legal Intern in 2018 in Ho Chi Minh City and at HIVE UP in Singapore in 2017. Additionally, she worked at The Bridge Wine Bar in various customer service roles, and at AIESEC as Vice President of Outgoing Global Talent in Edinburgh, UK. She also served as a Water Safety Instructor at International School Bangkok and interned at NANCY CHANDLER GRAPHICS in Bangkok.
Leadership in Talent Acquisition
As a Talent Acquisition Leader for Northern Europe, Joanna Thompson has been tasked with developing and implementing recruitment strategies that align with Procter & Gamble's goals. Her role involves managing a diverse team and ensuring a seamless recruitment process to support the company's growth across Northern Europe. Joanna's expertise in talent acquisition and human resources has been instrumental in attracting highly skilled professionals to Procter & Gamble.