Ailsa S.

Trailblazer
DISC Type : ID

Head of Human Resources at V&A Dundee

Cupar, Scotland, United Kingdom

Overview

Ailsa S. is an experienced HR executive leading the people function at V&A Dundee, Scotlands design museum. With a career spanning media, hospitality, and retail during times of significant change, she excels in organisational development and talent management. Colleagues describe her as a caring, passionate, and action-oriented leader with a strong ethical position.

Outside of her professional life, Ailsa has taken time to recharge and redefine her goals. She is known for her wry sense of humour and actively engages with her professional network by sharing opportunities and supporting causes. Her posts indicate a focus on community and collaborative efforts.

She has built her expertise by navigating and leading HR functions in multiple industries all undergoing significant transformation.

Personality Overview

Charismatic

Friendly But Fast

Assertive

They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions.  A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them. They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.


Topics They Care About

Organizational Culture
Described as someone who "really gets culture" and is talented at creating the right environment to execute business strategy.
Talent Development
Has a stated passion for developing high-performing teams and a background in talent management and strategic resourcing.
Change Management
Her career has been defined by leading HR in various industries—media, hospitality, retail—all during periods of significant change.

Media Appearances

Ailsa has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2024
Head of Human Resources at V&A Dundee
2-2024 - 5-2024
HR Interim at Taymouth Castle, Discovery Land Co.
2-2020 - 2-2024
Leadership Development Consultant at bonafide hr Leadership Academy
3-2019 - 11-2019
On Leave at Self
1-2014 - 2-2019
Operations and People Director at Boundless by CSMA

Education

Education details unavailable from Eastwood High School, Glasgow

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Exp : 28 Location : Cupar, Scotland, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Human Resources at V&A Dundee
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Insights For Selling To Ailsa

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.

DONT's

  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ailsa is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ailsa

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ailsa move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Ailsa take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Ailsa

Personality Compatibility


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