Yahoo! Europe today announces that it has appointed Helen Russell as vice president, Human Resources, Europe with responsibility for HR operations and human capital. In her new role, Helen Russell is tasked with creating a high performance culture that attracts and retains talent within the business. She will report to Pranesh Anthapur, vice president, Human Resources International, Yahoo!.
Helen Russell joins Yahoo! from Siebel Systems, the worldwide leader in customer facing solutions, where she was group director, Human Resources, EMEA. Prior to her six years at Siebel, Helen Russell was the Human Resources and Recruitment manager ñ Europe, Pegasystems Inc, the workflow software manufacturer. Her HR career began more than 10 years ago at Computer People, a leading international professional IT contract services and permanent recruitment company.
Helen Russell will develop and implement an HR strategy that addresses personnel requirements across Europe to ensure the attraction and retention of key talent in the business. She will also identify the key human resource needs within lines of business in order to implement best practice and enhance the performance of people management processes.
Helen Russell took up her position on 6 September and is based in London, where Yahoo! Europe has its head office. She replaces Stuart Crabb, who has transferred to the USA to become the director of talent development with responsibility for employee learning across Yahoo!
Pranesh Anthapur, vice president, Human Resources International, Yahoo! said:
ìHelen is an excellent addition to the European HR team. Her understanding of managing human resources across diverse markets and knowledge of keeping employee skills up-to-date in a fast paced industry will be an asset to Yahoo! We need to harness and hone continually our peopleís creativity and entrepreneurship to ensure that Yahoo! maintains its leadership position in the dynamic and innovative new media industry.î
Helen Russell, director, Human Resources, Europe, Yahoo! Europe added:
ìJoining Yahoo!, one of the biggest new media brands in the world, is an exciting challenge for me. I am looking forward to working with some of the most talented people in the industry, helping them stay ahead of the competition.î
Yahoo! Europe Announces Senior HR Appointment
Helen Russell Joins Yahoo! Europe as vice president, Human Resources, Europe
