Wendy Zidan
About Wendy Zidan
Wendy Zidan serves as the Global Head of Human Resources at SWIFT, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in human resources, having previously worked in various roles at SWIFT and studied at notable institutions.
Work at SWIFT
Wendy Zidan has been serving as the Global Head of Human Resources at SWIFT since 2021. In this role, she oversees HR strategies and initiatives on a global scale. Prior to her current position, she held several key roles within the organization. From 2019 to 2020, she was the Global Head of Rewards & HR for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. Additionally, she worked as the Head of Human Resources for EMEA for a brief period in 2020.
Education and Expertise
Wendy Zidan studied at Leysin American School in Switzerland, which provided her with a foundational education. She furthered her studies at Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, completing the Management of Financial Transaction Services Program from 2011 to 2012. Currently, she is pursuing a Master of Arts (MA) at Leiden University, a program she has been engaged in since 2005.
Background
Before joining SWIFT, Wendy Zidan worked as a Recruitment Consultant at Undutchables Recruitment Agency from 2005 to 2007. This role contributed to her understanding of human resources and recruitment processes, which she later applied in her various HR positions at SWIFT.
Career Progression
Wendy Zidan's career at SWIFT reflects a steady progression through various human resources roles. She began as the Global Head of Rewards & HR EMEA in 2019, followed by a position as Head of Human Resources for EMEA in 2020. Her current role as Global Head of Human Resources marks a significant advancement in her career, allowing her to influence HR practices on a global level.