Primark
Gemma Whelan is a seasoned professional in human resources and administration, currently serving as a People & Culture Business Partner at Primark since March 2018, where responsibilities include enhancing colleague experience and advising management throughout the employee lifecycle. Prior to this role, Gemma was a People and Culture Experience Advisor and an administrator providing executive support to directors at Primark. Earlier experience includes working as an Executive Assistant at EY, supporting Financial Services Advisory partners, and serving in various administrative roles within the University Health Network. Gemma's background in childcare began with roles at Westwood Childcare, The Park Academy Childcare, and Barnardos Ireland. Educational qualifications include a CIPD Diploma and Certificate in Human Resource Management from National College of Ireland and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology from the Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology.
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Primark
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Primark is an international clothing retailer employing more than 70,000 colleagues across 16 countries in Europe and the US. Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand, Primark aims to provide affordable choices for everyone, from great quality everyday essentials to stand-out style across women’s, men’s and kid’s, as well as beauty, homeware and accessories. With a focus on creating great retail experiences in-store, Primark continues to expand across new and existing markets with the aim of reaching 530 stores by the end of 2026. Primark is working to make more sustainable fashion affordable for everyone. Primark Cares is its commitment to doing better, every day - making more sustainable products everyone can afford, reducing its impact on the planet and improving the lives of workers. It has made a series of public commitments it plans to work towards and report on progress each year. These include making all its clothes from recycled or more sustainably sourced materials, ensuring clothing is recyclable by design, halving carbon emissions across the value chain and pursuing a living wage for workers in the supply chain.