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UK – OpenBet appoints Doreena Ross
By Phil - 8 November 2013
OpenBet has appointed Doreena Ross as Vice President of Human Resources, effective immediately.
She had previously held senior roles in HR and people development within the software industry, such as International Business Systems (IBS), Interwoven (now known as HP Autonomy) and Sybase, and also led her own HR consultancy business.
In this role, she will be responsible for defining, and the implementation of, OpenBet’s key initiatives which are aimed at recruiting the best talent and supporting the development of existing staff members. She will drive forward employee engagement schemes through a co-ordinated people strategy to ensure employees are focused on the needs of customers and delivering OpenBet’s long-term business plan.
Mrs Ross brings with her a wealth of experience in global Human Resources leadership within the technology and software sectors to her role at OpenBet. In her previous roles, she successfully partnered with executive teams to translate strategy into effective HR operational plans to meet business objectives.
Doreena Ross, VP of Human Resources, said: “OpenBet is at the forefront of the industry, and its opportunities for growth and success will greatly help the company attract, recruit and retain key talent globally. I am delighted to be joining OpenBet at such an exciting time and am looking forward to ensuring our people and business strategies are embedded into the way staff at OpenBet work every day.”
Jeremy Thompson-Hill, Chief Executive Officer, added: “Every organisation’s success depends on the decisions you make around people: who you recruit; how you reward performance; development of your talent; and retention are all crucial to organisational performance. The strategy of OpenBet is underpinned by a real dedication to equipping our staff to achieve their potential and to recruit the best, and the right, talent. Doreena comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience; I’m pleased to have her onboard at such an exciting time in the company’s development. Her appointment is a key part in our development and will be an integral part in planning, enabling and facilitating our continued growth.”
