Anne Kiely

Anne Kiely is an experienced HR professional with a diverse and impressive career in human resources management. She has held several high-profile positions in various companies, with her most recent role being the Chief People Officer at Aer Lingus since May 2023.1

Career Highlights

Twitter Experience: Anne Kiely served as the HR Director for EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) at Twitter from January 2021 to July 2022.1 Prior to this role, she held other positions within Twitter, including:

• EMEA Lead HR Business Partner (September 2018 - January 2021)
• Senior HR Business Partner (March 2017 - September 2018)

Other Notable Roles:

• Chief People Officer at Aer Lingus (May 2023 - Present)
• Non-Executive Director at Special Olympics Ireland (June 2022 - Present)
• Author (September 2022 - April 2023), co-authoring the book "How to be a Chief People Officer" with Jennifer Geary1

Educational Background

Anne Kiely has a strong academic foundation in business and psychology:

• Bachelor of Commerce from University College Dublin (1988 - 1991)
• Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from University College Dublin (2001 - 2002)
• Higher Diploma in Psychology from University College Dublin (1999 - 2001)1

Professional Journey

Anne's career spans various industries and roles, showcasing her versatility in HR:

• Started as a Bank Official at permanent tsb (1991 - 1998)
• Worked as a Learning and Development Manager at AIB (2002 - 2004)
• Held positions at Accenture, Ulster Bank, and Aramark Workplace Solutions
• Owned her own HR consultancy, The HR Partnership (2008 - 2018)1

Personal Interests

Outside of her professional life, Anne describes herself as a wife, mother, sister, daughter, auntie, and godmother. She is also a former sportswoman, current sports enthusiast, pianist, and music lover.2

Anne Kiely's extensive experience in HR, coupled with her diverse background and education, has positioned her as a respected figure in the field of human resources management.