London, England, United Kingdom, September 2025 — Lily Egan has been promoted to Head of People Partnering at Chelsea Football Club, marking a new milestone in her distinguished HR career. In this elevated role, she will lead the people partnering function, aligning HR strategies with the Club’s ambitions and supporting its diverse workforce across football and business operations.
Lily has been with Chelsea Football Club for over a year, most recently serving as Senior People Partner, where she played a pivotal role in driving employee engagement and HR initiatives across the organization.
Before joining Chelsea, Lily held the position of Head of People and Talent at AKA Communications, where she strengthened the company’s talent framework and organizational culture. Prior to that, she served as Head of HR for Northern Europe at Christian Louboutin, leading HR strategies across multiple markets in the luxury retail sector.
Her longest tenure was with LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics, where she worked for more than six years. She served as HR Business Partner – UK & Ireland, partnering with senior leaders across brands such as Dior, Guerlain, Givenchy, Fresh, and Fenty Beauty, overseeing talent development, employee relations, workforce planning, and DEI initiatives. Earlier at LVMH, she was Field HR Manager – London & South UK, supporting retail and education teams across the region.
Lily began her HR career with roles at leading global beauty and retail brands, including Shiseido Group EMEA, Clarins Group, L’Oréal, and Liberty Ltd, gaining valuable expertise in HR operations, talent management, and organizational development.
About Chelsea Football Club
Chelsea Football Club, with more than a century of sporting heritage, has become one of the world’s most iconic football clubs. Based at Stamford Bridge, London, the Club has not only excelled on the pitch but also built a reputation as a premier venue for hospitality, events, and leisure.
The Club boasts 25 function rooms, 60 syndicate rooms, two hotels, a sports bar and grill, a music venue, the Chelsea FC Museum, a megastore, ticket office, and a luxury health club and spa—making it London’s most complete venue. With its winning legacy and commitment to excellence, Chelsea FC continues to inspire fans worldwide.
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