Mon, 30 Jan 2012

CIPD boss steps down as she battles with cancer

Jackie Orme, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, is standing down from her role as she undergoes treatment for cancer.

Orme, who is on long-term sick leave, intends to return to a different role at the Institute when her health permits.

Speaking about the Institute’s search for a successor, Gill Rider, CIPD president, said: “Jackie has delivered substantial change at the CIPD.

“We are looking for candidates with the vision and credibility to play a significant leadership role in the global HR profession; a strategist and business leader with international and board level experience, someone who can be an opinion former and voice for HR in the world of business and employment policy.”

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