Tracy Whamond (She/Her)
About Tracy Whamond (She/Her)
Tracy Whamond is the Director, People Business Partner at Talkdesk in London, with over 20 years of HR experience and a background in launching new ventures and supporting market entries.
Title and Current Role
Tracy Whamond is currently the Director, People Business Partner at Talkdesk in London, England. In this role, she is responsible for driving HR programs that align with company leadership principles and ethos, aiming to empower and enable talent in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
Previous Director Roles in HR
Tracy has held multiple director-level positions in HR. She was the Director, International HR at Brightcove from 2019 to 2021. Before that, she served as the HR Business Partner at The De Beers Group of Companies from 2016 to 2019 and held the title of Head of People at OMD EMEA from 2014 to 2016. Each role involved significant responsibilities and leadership in HR practices, particularly in London, United Kingdom.
Earlier HR Experience
Her earlier career includes substantial experience at Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., where she served as HR Director from 2012 to 2014 and HR Manager from 2007 to 2012. Tracy's HR journey also includes roles as HR Manager at Barkers Group Ltd (2005-2007), HR Consultant in various contract roles in 2004, and an HR Consultant, EMEA, at Getty Images (1998-2004). She began her HR career as an HR Advisor at Rail Europe Group from 1996 to 1998.
Educational Background
Tracy earned a CIPD Post Graduate Degree from the University of Westminster, where she studied from 1998 to 2000. Prior to that, she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Political Science from Brock University, studying there from 1986 to 1991. This educational background has provided a strong foundation for her extensive career in HR.
Expertise and Skills
Tracy Whamond has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, showcasing expertise in various aspects including L&D design and delivery, compensation and benefits, HRIS implementation, employer branding, and M&A. She has successfully partnered with business leaders and CEOs to launch and scale new ventures, with a strong focus on adapting to emerging technologies and transitioning from B2B to B2C models.
Notable Projects and Achievements
In her time at Brightcove and Talkdesk, Tracy supported the EMEA and ASEAN market entries. While at De Beers, she was instrumental in launching three new companies utilizing cutting-edge blockchain technology. Her mission is to design and drive HR programs that reinforce leadership principles and the company ethos, ensuring that talents thrive in an innovative environment.