Liz Parfen
About Liz Parfen
Liz Parfen serves as the Head of M&A HR at Since in London, England, a position she has held since 2021. With nearly 25 years of experience in human resources and organizational development, she has worked in various global roles across multiple industries.
Work at Sinch
Liz Parfen has served as the Head of M&A HR at Sinch since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing human resources strategies related to mergers and acquisitions. Her tenure at Sinch has lasted for three years, during which she has contributed to the company's HR initiatives in London, England.
Previous Experience in HR Management
Prior to her role at Sinch, Liz Parfen held several significant positions in human resources. She worked at Shell as the Global HR Manager for the Retail Network from 2009 to 2015. Additionally, she served as the Head of M&A for EMEA and India at Amazon for a brief period in 2016. Earlier in her career at Shell, she held roles in talent management and resourcing, contributing to HR functions across various global markets.
Educational Background in Human Resources
Liz Parfen has a strong educational foundation in human resources management. She studied at Nottingham University Business School, where she earned a CIPD qualification from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, she obtained a Master’s Degree in Human Relations from Université Pierre Mendès-France (Grenoble II) from 2003 to 2005 and an Advanced Diploma in Human Relations and International Economic Relations from the International Management Institute St. Petersburg from 2002 to 2003.
Global HR Experience and Expertise
With nearly 25 years of experience, Liz Parfen has developed expertise in M&A, organizational development, and change management. She has worked across 67 markets, including regions in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia. Her experience encompasses various organizational stages, including start-up and turnaround, and she has led over 60 reorganizations, implementing strategies such as outsourcing and transformation.
Early Career and International Experience
Liz Parfen began her career in human resources at VINCI Construction Inc, where she served as HR & Facility Director from 2002 to 2005, gaining international experience in countries such as China, Russia, and Turkey. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Literature & Linguistics from St-Petersburg State University, which she completed from 1996 to 2002.