Cecile Davis
About Cecile Davis
Cecile Davis serves as the Vice President of People at Timescale, where she manages a team providing HR services across nine European countries. She has extensive experience in human resources, having held various leadership roles at Citrix and Hertz Europe Service Centre, and is fluent in both French and English.
Current Role at Timescale
Cecile Davis serves as the Vice President of People at Timescale, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she oversees human resources operations and strategies, focusing on enhancing employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. Her responsibilities include managing HR services and initiatives that support the company's growth and culture. Davis previously held the position of Senior Director of Global People Operations at Timescale from 2022 to 2024, where she contributed to the development of HR frameworks across the organization.
Previous Experience at Citrix
Before joining Timescale, Cecile Davis worked at Citrix for a total of seven years in various HR roles. She served as Director of HR Shared Services for the EMEA and APJ regions from 2019 to 2022, where she managed HR services across multiple countries. Prior to this role, she was a Senior HR Manager from 2015 to 2019, focusing on HR strategy and operations in Dublin, Ireland. Her experience at Citrix equipped her with extensive knowledge in managing diverse teams and implementing HR best practices.
Career at Hertz Europe Service Centre
Cecile Davis has a significant history with Hertz Europe Service Centre, where she held multiple positions over several years. She began her career there as a Reservation Agent from 2004 to 2005, later advancing to roles such as Team Leader (2005-2007), HR Shared Services Manager (2012-2015), and European Recruiter (2009-2012). Her progression within the company reflects her growing expertise in human resources and team management, culminating in her role as Recruitment Executive from 2008 to 2009.
Educational Background
Cecile Davis has a solid educational foundation in business and human resources. She studied at the National College of Ireland, where she earned an Honours Degree in Human Resources Management from 2009 to 2010. Prior to that, she completed a Bachelor of Business in Human Resources Management from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, she holds a CIPD Certificate in Personnel Practice from 2007 to 2008. Earlier in her education, she studied Marketing and Business Management at ESARC CEFIRE Campus de Bissy and received a Higher Certificate in mechanical engineering sales executive from Lycee de Saint Cricq.
Language Proficiency and Specializations
Cecile Davis is fluent in both French and English, with French being her mother tongue. This bilingual proficiency enhances her ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments. She specializes in using the Predictive Index management system, which aids in assessing personnel and improving company productivity. Her expertise in this area supports her strategic approach to human resources and team development.