Emma Pollard
About Emma Pollard
Emma Pollard is the Senior Director of Global Talent Development & Talent Management at Teleflex, with extensive experience in talent development and a background in psychology.
Current Position at Teleflex
Emma Pollard holds the position of Senior Director, Global Talent Development & Talent Management at Teleflex. In this role, she operates on a global and hybrid basis, focusing on talent management and development initiatives across the organization.
Previous Roles at Teleflex
Emma Pollard has held several roles at Teleflex prior to her current position. She worked as Senior Director, Global Talent Development from 2022 to 2023, Director of Global Talent Development from 2021 to 2022, and Senior Global Talent Development Manager from 2019 to 2021. Before that, she served as Global Talent Development Manager from 2017 to 2018 and Talent Development Specialist from 2015 to 2017. Her early career at Teleflex started with a role in Clinical & HR Education from 2014 to 2015 in Amsterdam.
Work Experience Before Teleflex
Before joining Teleflex, Emma Pollard gained diverse experience in various roles and industries. She worked at Vidacare as the International Customer Service - Team Leader from 2013 to 2014, and at Snowchateaux as Chalet Manager for four months in 2012-2013. She also served as Procurement Assistant at British American Tobacco in 2012 and as Assistant Product Manager at Gaastra International Sportswear from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she held a role in Customer Service at Salomon from 2008 to 2009 and worked as a Ski/Snowboard Boot Technician and Salesperson at Snow+Rock from 2005 to 2008.
Educational Background
Emma Pollard has an extensive educational background with a focus on psychology. She earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Sport & Exercise Psychology from Staffordshire University, completed from 2013 to 2015. She also holds another M.Sc. in Forensic Psychology from the University of Portsmouth, completed in 2010. Additionally, Emma obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Psychology from the University of Portsmouth, which she pursued from 2005 to 2008.
Expertise and Skills
Emma Pollard specializes in data-driven decision-making, leadership development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness. With over a decade of international experience, she combines qualitative and quantitative methodologies to present information effectively to diverse audiences. Emma also has expertise in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and development programs. Her background in psychology enhances her communication and analytical skills, which are crucial for her role in human resource and talent development.