CIPD Chartered Fellowship for Co-op’s HR head

Wednesday 15 October 2014

The Channel Islands Co-operative Society’s Chief Human Resources Officer has been awarded Chartered Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development.

Donna Abel has 12 years’ experience in HR and is responsible for the society’s HR strategy and promoting continued professional development for about 1,000 Co-operative employees.

The Co-op’s Chief Executive Officer, Colin Macleod, said: “As one of the largest employers in the Island, it’s fantastic that our Chief HR Officer has received recognition from the most well-respected industry body for HR professionals. I offer her my personal congratulations for her hard work and dedication.”

Mrs Abel joined the society in 1999 as a relief and trainee food store manager, before moving to the posts of Training and Personnel Development Manager and HR Manager. She was promoted to Head of HR in 2007 and became Chief HR Officer last November.

Also a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute, Mrs Abel has been appointed to the Board of the Jersey Advisory and Conciliation Services.