London, United Kingdom, September 2024 – Philomena Gray has been appointed as Chief People Officer at Legend, a pioneering online media and technology company. In this role, Gray will oversee the entire People Agenda for the global business, focusing on driving talent strategy and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
Philomena Gray most recently served as Global Chief People Officer at Imagination for approximately 3 years. In this role, she managed global HR functions and led initiatives to enhance employee engagement and organizational performance across multiple regions.
Prior to Imagination, Gray worked as Director Human Resources – Operations at Photobox UK for about 1 year and 10 months. She was responsible for overseeing HR operations and implementing strategic HR initiatives to support the company’s growth and operational efficiency.
Before joining Photobox UK, Gray was an Experienced Chief People and Talent Officer with significant experience across various roles, focusing on multicultural people and talent management within leading global communication and music/ticketing industries. She considered her next career opportunity during this period.
Gray was also the Chief People & Talent Officer at Publicis Groupe for nearly 3 years and 8 months. She had overall responsibility for the People & Talent agenda across 14 creative agencies, including major brands like Saatchi & Saatchi and Leo Burnett, significantly improving employee retention and reducing recruitment costs.
Earlier in her career, Gray held the position of Group HR Director at Publicis Ltd for about 7 years and 1 month, managing HR functions for the UK and Nordic regions. She led key projects including employee engagement surveys and learning & development platforms.
Gray started her HR career as Human Resources Director at Live Nation for approximately 7 years, overseeing people management in a fast-paced live entertainment business. She was instrumental in developing a strong internal communication culture and improving employee engagement.
Legend is a pioneering online media and technology company renowned for creating communities and products that engage over 105 million people annually across iGaming, sports betting, and personal finance. Since its inception in 2004, Legend has grown into a diverse powerhouse with over 550 employees, developing a leading portfolio featuring more than 150 brands.
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