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Gerlind Smith

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PwC EMEA CHRO at PwC
📍 St. Helier, St. Helier, Jersey

Ashleigh is the EMEA CHRO at PwC, an experienced Human Capital Director and self-described "People champion". Her expertise lies in HC strategy, talent acquisition, and performance analytics. A graduate of Wits Business School, she has a long and dedicated history of leadership roles within PwC across Africa and Europe.

She demonstrates a strong interest in the well-being of young professionals, particularly concerning mental health awareness. Ashleigh is also family-oriented, actively leveraging her professional network to support her childrens career aspirations and showing a deep commitment to their success.

During her career at PwC, she has personally welcomed and seen the career progression of over 25 different annual classes of new graduates.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
PwC EMEA CHRO
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
St. Helier, St. Helier, Jersey
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Talent Development
Her posts show pride in seeing new joiners develop into partners and industry leaders, reflecting a long-term focus on nurturing talent within the firm.
Youth Mental Health
She has shared her concerns about the growing issue of poor mental health among young adults aged 18-24, indicating a passion for employee well-being.
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Career

Work history

7-2021 - 7-2024
PwC EMEA CHRO
PwC
10-2018
Human Capital Director
PwC Channel Islands
10-2018
Human Capital Director
PwC
3-2016 - 9-2018
Human Capital Director - PwC Africa
PwC
7-1998 - 9-2017
Human Capital Director
PwC
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Education
2015 - 2016
Master’s Degree
Wits Business School
1986 - 1986
B.Hns
University of Johannesburg
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