Bidvest Noonan, a global outsourcing firm and a subsidiary of Bidvest Group, has announced the appointment of Julie Mernagh as its Chief People and Culture Officer, with immediate effect.

Julie, who recently departed from Vodafone Group in Ireland as the Global Head of Leadership Development, brings over 20 years of experience. She has also held senior leadership roles at Accenture, AIB, and PwC. Her core competencies include leadership development and assessment, skills and learning, organization design, strategic workforce planning, business transformation, talent and succession, business and executive coaching, diversity and inclusion, business and HR strategy, and people and culture initiatives.

In her new role, Julie will oversee the People and Culture team and formulate people-centric strategies to foster an enriched workplace and enhance the employee experience.

Welcoming Julie to the leadership board, Declan Doyle, CEO of Bidvest Noonan, said, “Julie’s experience and values align perfectly with the needs of our business. She has a proven track record of building successful HR strategies, transforming colleague experiences, and unlocking potential. I am confident that she will be highly successful at Bidvest Noonan, and I am delighted that she has joined us.”

Julie added, “I am delighted to join Bidvest Noonan, an ambitious company that is passionate about putting its people first. Bidvest Noonan is serious about investing in its people and culture agenda and creating employee experiences that will enable their growth trajectory. I am looking forward to making a difference for our colleagues and customers.”