London, England, United Kingdom, September 2024 – Sian Keane has been appointed as the Chief People Officer (CPO) at Gymshark. In her new role, Keane will oversee the company’s HR strategy, focusing on enhancing employee experience, talent management, and organizational development to support Gymshark’s rapid growth and global expansion.
Sian Keane joins Gymshark from her role as Non Executive Director at MPB, where she has served for approximately one year and two months. In this position, she has provided strategic oversight and guidance to the company.
Prior to MPB, Keane was an Advisor at Motorway for around two years and two months, where she contributed to strategic HR and operational planning.
Keane is also a Founding Member of the Education and Community Partnerships Committee at Fashion Minority Alliance, a role she has held for about four years and one month. Her responsibilities include advancing educational initiatives and community partnerships.
Before joining Fashion Minority Alliance, Keane was a Senderwood Fellow at LocalGlobe for approximately five years and four months, where she supported entrepreneurial ventures and investment opportunities.
Previously, Keane was with Farfetch, where she held several senior roles, including Chief People Officer for about six years and two months, Executive Vice President, People for one year and one month, VP Talent & People for one year and seven months, and Global Talent & People Director for one year and six months. Her roles at Farfetch included leading global HR strategy and operations across multiple countries.
Earlier in her career, Keane worked as Head of HR at Farfetch for about one year and five months, overseeing HR operations and global projects. She also served as a Director at StartHR for five months, providing HR consultancy services to early-stage companies.
Keane’s experience includes being a Practice Director at Reed Consulting for approximately four years and six months, and a Client Relationship Manager at Reflect (HR Consultancy) for about three years and eight months. She started her career as a Senior Consultant at Hudson for four years, focusing on contract recruitment within various sectors.
Gymshark is a rapidly growing and highly recognized fitness apparel and accessories brand, known for its strong social media presence and engaged global customer base. The company is dedicated to fostering a dynamic and innovative workplace where creativity and ambition thrive.
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