Alexandra Labbé Thompson
About Alexandra Labbé Thompson
Alexandra Labbé Thompson serves as the Global Human Resources Business Partner for Technology and Product at The Economist, a position she has held since 2022. With a diverse background in HR management across various organizations, she has developed expertise in recruitment, employee relations, and compliance.
Current Role at The Economist
Alexandra Labbé Thompson serves as the Global Human Resources Business Partner for Technology and Product at The Economist. She has held this position since 2022. In her current role, she is responsible for overseeing various HR functions that align with the strategic goals of the technology and product divisions.
Previous Experience at The Economist
Prior to her current role, Alexandra worked at The Economist as the HR Manager for EMEA from 2020 to 2022. In this capacity, she managed HR operations across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions, focusing on employee relations and compliance.
Career at Centaur Media Plc
Alexandra Labbé Thompson worked at Centaur Media Plc from 2016 to 2020. Initially, she served as an Executive Assistant and HR Administrator to the COO and Marketing MD for one year. She then advanced to the role of HR Manager, where she directed a range of HR leadership functions, including recruitment and employee relations.
Educational Background
Alexandra holds a BA in English and American Literature and History from the University of Bristol, which she completed as part of the Erasmus programme from 2006 to 2007. She also earned a BA in English and American Literature and History from Université Bordeaux Montaigne from 2004 to 2006, and a Master’s 1 in English and American Literature and History from the same institution in 2007 to 2008.
HR Leadership and Project Management Skills
Alexandra has a well-rounded background in regional HR and project management. She has directed comprehensive HR functions, including recruitment, staffing, and compliance. Notably, she successfully led the TUPE consultation process during a major disposal programme at Centaur Media, impacting multiple employees across four portfolio entities.