The British Broadcasting Corporation has confirmed its appointment of Ghanaian Human Resource (HR) expert Irene Asare as its HR Director.

Irene Asare, HR Director of BBC News

Irene Asare, founder and CEO of CarvinClay People Development, has just been appointed the new HR director at the BBC.

A high-impact leader in organizational development and human resource training, Irene Asare is poised to be the first Ghanaian woman to head the role at the British Broadcasting Corporation.

This news is monumental in that it highlights the professional calibre and capabilities of Ghanaians both home and abroad.

Irene Asare, Renowned Ghanaian HR Consultant

A stalwart in HR, Irene Asare’s over twenty-year corporate experience has included multi-nationals such as Vodafone, Standard Bank and Tuillow Oil. As a captain of industry she has proven her versatility in the industries of Telecommunicatios, Oil and Gas, Real-Estate, Retail and Banking in Ghana and abroad.

Her exemplary leadership includes being the Chair of the Sankofa International Ladies Association, Vice-Chair of the HR Oil and Gas Leaders and also a member of the Executive Women’s Network.

Irene Asare is the founder of CarvinClay People Development and gives back to communities via her HR Mentoring Programme.

Having earned a Global Executive Master Business Administration (GEMBA), Business Administration and Management from China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), Irene Asare is a more than appropriate candidate for the BBC.

While education is a great resource she extols that the secret to her success is to engage, empower and transform.

Reacting to the news on her Twitter account, the HR expert said, “I am so excited and feel proud to join @BBCNews !”

She described her appointment as “an honour and a great opportunity to lead the HR team.”

Irene Asare has years-long experience in the HR field, which has seen her offer her skills in multinational institutions globally, including Vodafone, Tullow Oil, and Standard Bank Group.

We at Sintim Media celebrate this veritable Ghanaian leader as she embarks on this new journey. Her appointment earns her a seat on the BBC News board.

Source: Sintim Media