LGIM appoints Martina Kay as Global HR Director
Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has today announced the appointment of Martina Kay as Global HR Director, responsible for supporting the business’s global growth ambitions through its people.
3 Feb 2020
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In the newly created role, Martina will report directly to CEO, Michelle Scrimgeour. Martina brings more than 20 years of experience in senior HR roles in both retail and high-profile asset managers, as well as running her own consultancy. Her previous roles include Board Director, HR and Corporate Affairs at Homebase, Managing Director, Head of HR at UBS Global Asset Management and Global Head of Human Resources, Schroders. Prior to that, Martina was the Managing Director, HR, for the Global Client Group at BlackRock, having previously been Head of International HR. She has lived and worked in the UK and the US, with her global roles covering EMEA, APAC and the Americas.
Martina joined LGIM on 29 January, subject to regulatory approval.
Michelle Scrimgeour, CEO of Legal and General Investment Management: "I am delighted to welcome Martina to the business. Her proven track record in developing and delivering an international people strategy and HR infrastructure, coupled with a strong understanding of asset management and retail customers, will be an invaluable addition to our business as we increasingly turn our focus to international growth. Martina’s appointment reflects our intention to invest more in our people across LGIM and ensure that we deliver our business goals over the coming years."
