Liz Davidson
About Liz Davidson
Liz Davidson serves as the Head of Safety at Wickes, where she applies her charismatic leadership style to enhance safety practices. With extensive experience in safety management across various companies, she specializes in simplifying complex regulations into actionable strategies.
Work at Wickes
Currently, Liz Davidson serves as the Head of Safety at Wickes, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing safety protocols and fostering a culture of safety within the organization. Her leadership style emphasizes collaboration and engagement, aiming to create a safety vision that resonates with all employees.
Previous Experience in Safety Management
Before joining Wickes, Liz Davidson held several significant roles in safety management. She worked at Tesco as Head of UK & Group Safety from 2015 to 2020, and previously as Head of Group Safety from 2014 to 2015. Her earlier experience includes serving as Property Safety Manager at Alliance Boots from 2004 to 2014 and as Health and Safety Manager at TK Maxx for a brief period in 2003-2004.
Education and Expertise
Liz Davidson studied Occupational Health and Safety Management at Nottingham Trent University, where she achieved a Postgraduate Diploma. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Environmental Health from Leeds Beckett University. Her educational background supports her expertise in translating complex safety regulations into practical operational strategies.
Leadership Style
Liz Davidson is recognized for her charismatic and transformational leadership style, characterized by honesty and integrity. She believes in the importance of engaging all employees in a shared safety vision, fostering collaboration to improve safety outcomes. Her approach aims to motivate teams and create a positive safety culture.
Short Tenure at Travis Perkins
Liz Davidson briefly worked at Travis Perkins plc as Head of Safety for four months in 2021. Although her tenure was short, it contributed to her extensive experience in safety management across various sectors.