Alison Richardson
About Alison Richardson
Alison Richardson serves as the VP of People Business Partners, Payroll, and People Operations at Travelport, where she has worked since 2023. With extensive experience in HR roles across various organizations, she specializes in HR policy development, change management, and strategic HR initiatives.
Current Role at Travelport
Alison Richardson currently serves as the VP of People Business Partners, Payroll, and People Operations at Travelport. She has held this position since 2023, working in a hybrid capacity from Denver, Colorado. In her role, she focuses on integrating payroll and people operations functions to enhance HR processes and support organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Travelport
Prior to her current role, Alison Richardson was the VP of People Business Partners and People Operations at Travelport for four months in 2022, also based in Denver, Colorado. Additionally, she served as the Group VP of Global People Business Partner Organisation from 2019 to 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia, where she contributed to strategic HR initiatives.
Experience at NCR Corporation
Alison Richardson has extensive experience at NCR Corporation, where she held multiple HR leadership roles. She worked as an HR Consultant from 1998 to 2002, followed by positions as Human Resources Director from 2014 to 2015 and Human Resources Vice President from 2016 to 2018. Her tenure at NCR involved leading HR operations and implementing policies to support business growth.
Education and Expertise
Alison Richardson holds a Master of Science in Human Resources from Aston University, which she completed from 1997 to 1998. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics with Accountancy from Loughborough University between 1994 and 1997. Her educational background supports her expertise in developing HR policies and leading change management initiatives.
Background in HR Transformation
Alison Richardson has a strong background in change management, having successfully led HR transformations across various organizations. Her experience includes developing and implementing HR policies that align with business goals, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and fostering employee engagement.