Human Resources Forum

Chaired by Pia Dekkers, Regional HR Divisional Director, Chanel

A Business Studies Graduate, Pia joined Harrods Graduate Training scheme and during this time embarked upon her Training and HR career.

After 10 years at HARRODS She then chose to work as an interim HR Director at a number of companies including a mix of commercial and not for profit ventures such as the Millennium Dome.

Pia has been with Chanel for 10 years in July 2017 (which she says has passed by 'plus vite') She is Human Resources/OD Director responsible for the UK, Ireland, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Panama.

She was delighted to be asked to be chairman for the HR Forum and hopes to be able to prove her worthiness of the trust put in her.

Aims & objectives

Attracting the highest management levels of the HR world, this Forum offers HR professionals of both small and large organisations an informal setting to share best practice and experiences on issues which impact their departments and, ultimately, their employees. It was tailored to meet the requirements of its members who set the annual agenda and determine future topics. Speakers are invited from member and non-member organisations, encouraging discussion and the exchange of experiences from a wide range of industries. The Forum provides an excellent opportunity for networking between members. It has an ultimate goal of reviewing the impact of employer legislation and, in the long term, influencing future decisions in this area.

Upcoming sessions

Our next session will take place from 08.30 to 10.00 at the French Chamber on Tuesday 14 November.

Theme: 'How to manage new generation (Millennials…)' + Brainstorming on 2018 agenda

Guest speakers: To be confirmed

Open to HR directors and HR Professionals only. Register your interest with Ophélie Martinel.

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