New CEO @ CIPD

CIPD has today announced the appointment of Peter Cheese as its new chief executive.

He will take over at the helm of the institute from July 2nd, is best known for his long career with Accenture, where he was Global Managing Partner, responsible for the Talent and Organisation Performance Consulting Practice. Since leaving Accenture in 2009, he has pursued a portfolio of board level business interests, academic work, public policy engagement, consulting and platform speaking work.

Peter takes over from Jackie Orme, who announced in January that she was to stand aside for health reasons. APA wishes Jackie well and applauds an outstanding track record of achievement for CIPD under her stewardship.

Peter said: “I am excited at the opportunity to lead the CIPD in these pivotal times for business and employment. Now, more than ever, we need an HR profession that can help people and organisations to be the best that they can be.”

APA wishes Peter Cheese well and hope to have an ongoing relationship with CIPD and all HR practitioners.

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