Emma Allen
About Emma Allen
Emma Allen serves as the Head of HR EMEA at Tag, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in human resources, having previously worked in various roles at Tag, Citi, Capita, and the BBC across multiple regions.
Current Role at TAG
Emma Allen serves as the Head of HR EMEA at TAG, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees human resources operations across the EMEA region. Her leadership focuses on strategic HR initiatives that align with the company's objectives and enhance employee engagement. Emma's experience in HR management positions her to effectively address the diverse needs of the workforce in this region.
Previous Experience at TAG
Prior to her current role, Emma Allen was the Head of HR APAC at TAG from 2020 to 2022. Based in Singapore, she managed HR functions across the Asia-Pacific region for two years. This position allowed her to develop and implement HR strategies tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities within the APAC market.
Career at Citi
Emma Allen has an extensive background at Citi, where she held multiple positions over several years. She served as the EMEA HR Recruiting Site Lead Assistant Vice President from 2013 to 2016 in Belfast, UK. Following this, she was promoted to Regional HR Business Partner Vice President, working in Singapore from 2016 to 2020. Earlier in her career at Citi, she worked as an HR Analyst in the Resourcing Business Office from 2010 to 2013.
Education and Qualifications
Emma Allen studied at Ulster University, where she earned a Master's degree in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration from 2010 to 2012. Prior to this, she completed her undergraduate studies at the same institution, achieving a 2-1 in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, she obtained a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from the Belfast Institute for Further Education.
Early Career Experience
Emma Allen began her career in human resources as a Human Resources Advisor at the BBC from 2006 to 2007 in Belfast, UK. She then worked as a Senior HR Advisor at Capita, specifically in BBC HR Direct, from 2007 to 2009. This early experience laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in HR management and strategy.