Former HR boss at Standard Life Aberdeen joins whisky firm

Glenfiddich owner William Grant & Sons has hired the former chief people officer at Standard Life Aberdeen to take on the same position at the whisky and spirits giant.

Kerry Christie will take up the post in June, will be based in Scotland and join the company’s executive board.

As the former chief people officer at Standard Life Aberdeen, Christie was responsible for leading global strategies across HR, diversity and inclusion as well as designing and delivering the firm’s global operating model.

Prior to this, she held a number of senior HR roles at major businesses, including the global head of human resources for Aberdeen Asset Management before it merged with Standard Life in 2017.

Simon Hunt, chief executive at William Grant & Sons, said: “With experience of driving global people agendas, Kerry will bring valuable expertise to our business as we continue to grow. Kerry will play a vital role in achieving our aim to create an inclusive culture at WG&S where passionate characters can grow and develop their careers.” Christie added: “I am excited to join this dynamic global business with a rich Scottish heritage and a talented team of passionate characters.

“This is a brilliant opportunity to play a key role in building and protecting the unique William Grant & Sons’ culture, and contributing to the overall success of the business.” 0 Kerry Christie – highlighted firm’s ‘rich Scottish heritage’