Lynne brings over 25 years of extensive HR leadership and strategic management experience, spanning a diverse range of industries and regions globally. Her expertise lies in transforming HR functions and aligning them with organizational objectives to drive success.
Before joining Grant Thornton UAE, Lynne was the founder and Principal Consultant at The People Strategy. In this role, she focused on supporting businesses in modernizing and optimizing their HR operations, while delivering strategic insights to align HR strategies with key organizational goals.
Prior to that, Lynne served as Senior HR Director at Dentsply Sirona, where she held several key roles, including establishing and leading HR structures across 13 countries in the EMEA region, serving as Regional HR Leader for the Middle East and Africa, and acting as HR Business Partner to global HR and finance functions.
Lynne’s career also includes her role as International HR Director at an international oil & gas firm, where she managed HR functions across the UAE, China, Netherlands, and the UK. Additionally, as Head of HR at one of the Big 4 firms, she successfully scaled the employee base from 300 to 1,200 and implemented key HRIS technology, aligning HR strategies with organizational objectives.
Lynne holds a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources and Business Administration from the University of the Western Cape, South Africa, complemented by certifications in psychometric testing and coaching for HR professionals.
In her new role as People Partner, Lynne will focus on strategic HR initiatives, organizational development, and the effective management of human capital to drive our business objectives forward.
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources and Business Administration from the University of the Western Cape, South Africa
- Certifications in psychometric testing and coaching for HR professionals
