Susan Ormiston

Susan Ormiston

Chief People Officer

 

Susan was appointed to the role of Chief People Officer in February 2019. She is responsible for developing and executing a strong people and leadership agenda in support of Belron’s ambitious goals and to ensure a culture that values our employees and their diversity. Susan is also responsible for leading Belron’s approach to ‘Doing Business Responsibly’ which is an integral part of the company’s purpose and vision. This is captured in the Responsible Business Framework, which has two strategic pillars, delivering Sustainable Products & Services and Investing in People and Society. Susan is also a Trustee of the Belron Ronnie Lubner Charitable Foundation.

 

Susan brings over 29 years of HR Leadership expertise in global organisations. Prior to Belron, she was Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer for Avon Products Inc, a global Beauty Direct Selling and FMCG organisation, managing significant change and transformation. During her tenure she played a key role as part of the Executive Team in driving the company’s organisational effectiveness priorities and global people agenda, as well as contributing to the success of the Avon Foundation for Women and its pioneering work.

 

Susan began her career at IBM, spending 15 years in HR Leadership roles, before moving to global life insurer, New York Life International, as Senior Vice President Human Resources for the International Business. Susan has lived and worked in both Europe and the United States where she spent 16 years of her career.

 

Susan holds a Diploma in Personnel Development from the University of Portsmouth and a BA Honours in Business Studies from the University of Wolverhampton.