Rena Aphale (prev Dunn)

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Head of HR, International News at BBC News

Guildford, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Rena Aphale is a senior HR leader with extensive global team management experience at organizations like the BBC and Bloomberg. She specializes in pragmatic business partnering, talent management, and employee engagement. Colleagues describe her as an "exceptional", "pragmatic", and "proactive" HR professional who excels at getting things done.

Outside of her professional life, Rena places a high value on personal relationships and the power of mentorship. She has publicly shared her deep appreciation for the influential women in her life who have challenged, supported, and inspired her, beginning with her mother.

On International Women’s Day 2025, she wrote a heartfelt tribute to her mother, Paula Dorothy Aphale.

Personality Overview

Thoughtful In Approach

Procedural

Social Proof Driven

Their decisions are defined by the possible value that they can bring to the organization.
  They prefer to follow rules and procedures. They are unlikely to become strong champions as they don't prefer pushing other people.

Topics They Care About

Global HR Leadership
As the Global Head of HR for BBC World Service, she has deep experience in managing international teams and developing solutions for reward and talent management.
Org Transformation
She has been involved in delivering major operating model transformation programs at the BBC, focusing on adapting the workforce to new structures.
Women's Empowerment
Posted a tribute for International Women's Day, thanking the many women in her life who have challenged, supported, and shaped her.

Media Appearances

Rena has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2023
Head of HR, International News at BBC News
4-2022 - 10-2023
Head of Business Partnering at Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Ltd
9-2017 - 3-2022
Head of HR Business Partnering at Bloomberg LP
5-2017 - 8-2017
HR Consultant at Astellas Pharma
9-2015 - 1-2017
Head of Organisation Development & Capability at Gazprom Marketing & Trading Ltd

Education

2011 - 2013
MSc People & Organisation Development from Roffey Park Institute
1987 - 1991
Business Studies specialising in Personnel from University of Hertfordshire

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Insights For Selling To Rena

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘others say that’, ‘zero risk in’, ‘seen proof of’ etc.
  • Talk about refund and cancellation policy if the need arises
  • Engage other key stakeholders on their side and leverage if they approve of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t don the salesperson avatar, be the friendly advisor instead
  • Avoid saying anything that sounds like a risky proposition
  • Don’t use phrases like ‘there might be’, ‘we haven’t yet’, ‘latest technology’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rena is

  • Low-risk, go-ahead from other stakeholders and successful evaluation as per process matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rena

  • They don’t say no very often, and can take you around in circles sometimes.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rena move?

  • They do not like to rush and can be quite slow in their decision making.

  • Can Rena take some risk or not?

  • They rarely take risks and prefer making decisions supported by others.

You And Rena

Personality Compatibility


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