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Kelly Ridley

Pioneer · DISC type dis
Head of Research - Public Sector Executive Search at Penna, an LHH brand
📍 Leeds, England, United Kingdom

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Head of Research - Public Sector Executive Search
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Kelly shows up

Decisive But Friendly
Dynamic But Sincere
Friendly But Fast

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Priorities

Topics Kelly cares about

Strategic Priorities
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Head of Research - Public Sector Executive Search
Penna, an LHH brand
10-2023 - 12-2025
Senior Consultant - Sourcing
Penna, an LHH brand
6-2023 - 2-2026
Member Board of Trustees
Well Women Centre
9-2021 - 10-2023
Senior Researcher, Public Sector Executive Search
Penna, an LHH brand
10-2019 - 8-2021
Principal
Hays Executive
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2003 - 2005
English and Communication
Sheffield College
1988 - 1993
Education details unavailable
Wisewood
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

d

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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