Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom, September 2024 – Sarah Williams has been appointed as the Vice President of Human Resources at Fiskars Group. With a rich background in HR leadership across various high-profile organizations, Williams is well-equipped to drive strategic HR initiatives at Fiskars Group.
Prior to joining Fiskars Group, Sarah Williams served as the Director of People Solutions Consulting at Nike for over a year, where she was instrumental in aligning HR strategies with global business operations. She also held the role of Director HRBP Nike Direct EMEA, further enhancing her expertise in human resources within the retail sector.
Before her tenure at Nike, Williams acted as Interim Chief People Officer at Whyte Bikes Limited, where she oversaw critical HR functions during a transitional phase for the company. Her efforts were pivotal in maintaining workforce stability and supporting the company’s strategic objectives.
Sarah Williams also made significant contributions at Dyson, where she held multiple roles including Global Retail People Capability and Enablement Director. Her leadership was crucial in developing and implementing people strategies that enhanced retail operations globally.
In earlier roles, Williams provided her expertise to companies such as Marks and Spencer, and Dixons Carphone, where she developed and executed HR policies that significantly improved employee engagement and operational efficiency.
Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is renowned for its design-driven brands like Fiskars, Georg Jensen, Gerber, Iittala, and Royal Copenhagen. With a presence in over 100 countries, Fiskars Group is dedicated to making the everyday extraordinary. As the company celebrates its 375th anniversary in 2024, it continues to innovate and drive sustainable growth across its global operations.
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