Kerry French
About Kerry French
Kerry French is the Human Resources Director at Russell Investments, where she leads global Business Partner and recruitment functions. She has extensive experience in HR, having held various roles at organizations such as Bain & Company, RSA plc, and Hannover Re.
Current Role at Russell Investments
Kerry French serves as the Human Resources Director at Russell Investments, a position held since 2018. In this role, she leads the global Business Partner and global recruitment functions. Kerry reports directly to the Chief Personnel Officer and is a member of the EMEA Executive Committee, contributing to strategic HR initiatives and organizational development.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Kerry French has extensive experience in human resources, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She began her career as an HR Coordinator at Land Securities from 2001 to 2005. She then served as an HR Advisor at Bain & Company for 10 months in 2005. Following this, she worked as an HR Business Partner at Fitch Ratings from 2005 to 2007, and as an HR Consultant at RSA plc from 2007 to 2012. Kerry also held the position of Senior HR Business Partner at Hannover Re from 2013 to 2018.
Education and Qualifications
Kerry French studied at the University of Sussex, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from 1998 to 2000. She continued her education at the same institution, obtaining a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, she qualified as a coach through the Institute of Learning Management.
Leadership and Governance Roles
In addition to her role at Russell Investments, Kerry French holds a position as a UK Board member under the Senior Management Function 3 (SMF3). This role involves oversight and governance responsibilities, contributing to the strategic direction and management of human resources within the organization.