Lara Wilson
About Lara Wilson
Lara Wilson serves as the Head of Human Resources for APAC at Russell Investments, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in HR roles across various companies, she specializes in organizational design, talent management, and employee engagement.
Current Role at Russell Investments
Lara Wilson serves as the Head of Human Resources for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region at Russell Investments. She has held this position since 2021, working from the company's office in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In this role, she focuses on various aspects of human resources, including organizational design and development, talent management, and succession planning.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Russell Investments, Lara Wilson accumulated extensive experience in human resources across multiple organizations. She worked as an HR Director for Asia at Jane Street from 2018 to 2021 in Hong Kong. Prior to that, she was an HR Business Partner at Bloomberg LP from 2016 to 2018, also in Hong Kong. Her earlier roles include HR Manager at Getty Images from 2008 to 2012 in Singapore and HR Consultant at HWL Ebsworth in Sydney from 2007 to 2008.
Educational Background
Lara Wilson holds a Bachelor of Laws with a focus on international business management and employment and industrial relations. She studied at the University of Western Sydney, where she completed her law degree from 2002 to 2007. Additionally, she studied Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations, earning a Bachelor of Business from Western Sydney University from 2002 to 2004.
Expertise in Human Resources
Lara Wilson possesses expertise in several key areas of human resources, including employee engagement, stakeholder management, organizational design, and talent management. She has a strong focus on succession planning, which is essential for developing future leaders within organizations. Her experience spans various industries, with a particular passion for working with technology companies.
Involvement in Professional Organizations
Lara Wilson has been actively involved in professional organizations, notably serving on the Women in Business Committee at the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore (BritCham) from 2013 to 2016. This role reflects her commitment to supporting women in the business community and promoting diversity in the workplace.