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Philip Johnson

Examiner · DISC type cs
Owner of a Small Holding and Part-time Coach/HR Consultant at Retired - Owner of a Small Holding and Part-time Coach/HR Consultant
📍 Greater Glasgow Area, United Kingdom

Philip Johnson is a retired European HR Leader from IBM with deep global expertise in Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures. A Chartered Fellow and graduate of the University of Limerick, he has been recognized for his extraordinary expertise, having led the HR function on over one hundred acquisitions and more than twenty divestitures during his career.

Following his retirement from IBM, Philip has embraced a new lifestyle as the owner of a small holding. He balances this with his professional background by working as a part-time coach and HR consultant, sharing his extensive knowledge with others in the field.

Unique fact: He has successfully negotiated the complex HR aspects of Share Purchase Agreements for over 100 corporate acquisitions.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Owner of a Small Holding and Part-time Coach/HR Consultant
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Glasgow Area, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Philip shows up

Process Oriented
Overcautious
Tough To Convince

Being observant comes to them naturally. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.

Priorities

Topics Philip cares about

HR in M&A
Has extensive, hands-on experience leading the HR role for over 100 acquisitions and 20 divestitures, managing complex, multi-country integration projects.
International Labor Relations
Possesses in-depth knowledge of international employment law and industrial relations, highlighting his comfort and success working in a global environment.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
Owner of a Small Holding and Part-time Coach/HR Consultant
Retired - Owner of a Small Holding and Part-time Coach/HR Consultant
7-1997 - 7-2023
European Acquisitions
Retired - IBM
Global Head of HR
ICO Global Communications
HR Manager Unisys World Trade
UNISYS World Trade
HR Director
Digital Equipment SME Limited
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1982 - 1984
Post Graduate Diploma - CIPD Corporate Member
University of Limerick
1978 - 1981
N.D.B.S. (specialising in HR Management)
University of Limerick
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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