Irene Frangulli
About Irene Frangulli
Irene Frangulli serves as the EMEA & LATAM HR Director at Toluna Corporate, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in human resources across various companies, she has held significant roles in organizations such as the American Bureau of Shipping and Medpace.
Current Role at Toluna Corporate
Irene Frangulli serves as the EMEA & LATAM HR Director at Toluna Corporate since 2020. In this role, she operates as an ambassador for Shared Service excellence, both internally and externally. She manages a team that includes an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, and HR Coordinator. Under her leadership, the company has seen the successful launch of three HRIS modules—Performance, Goals, and Leave—designed to meet global business needs. Additionally, she has developed and implemented a Global Onboarding process and promoted a transition to a matrix structure within the HR team.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Irene Frangulli has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked at the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) as the EMEA HR Business Partner from 2018 to 2020 in London. Prior to that, she held the position of Global HR Business Partner at Medpace from 2013 to 2018, also in London. Her earlier roles include Senior HR Specialist at RGI S.p.A. in Italy and Senior HR Generalist at the UK Atomic Energy Authority. She began her career as an Assistant to Business Partner at Egon Zehnder International in Greece.
Educational Background in Human Resources
Irene Frangulli studied at Keele University, where she earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Human Resources & Employee Relations from 2004 to 2006. This academic background has provided her with a solid foundation in HR practices and employee relations, which she has applied throughout her career in various HR roles across different countries.
Key Initiatives and Projects
At Toluna Corporate, Irene Frangulli has led significant initiatives aimed at enhancing HR operations. She successfully launched three HRIS modules to address global business needs and developed a Global Onboarding process to streamline the integration of new employees. Furthermore, she managed wellbeing initiatives on a global scale and led the Turbocharge project, which involved restructuring the Sales department to improve efficiency and performance.
Career Progression and Roles
Irene Frangulli's career in human resources spans over two decades, with roles in various capacities. She has worked in Athens, London, and Turin, gaining diverse experience in HR functions. Her roles have included Senior HR Assistant at TELLAS SA, where she advised expatriates, and HR Employment & Payroll Specialist. Her career trajectory reflects a commitment to HR excellence and strategic development within organizations.