Kathryn Al-Shemmeri joined Imperial as Chief People Officer on Monday 4 November 2024.
 
Reporting directly to the President, Kathryn will be a vital member of the University Management Board and its committees. She will oversee the Human Resources function and provide strategic leadership on all people-related matters. 
 
Kathryn brings extensive experience from her role as Chief People Officer for the Cabinet Office and 10 Downing Street, along with several other key HR leadership positions within the Civil Service. She comes with a track record of designing and delivering improvement programmes that transform employees’ experiences; building and leading strong, people-centric HR teams; and being a visible and accountable face of HR for her organisation. 

Find out more about the Human Resources department.

Contact Kathryn Al-Shemmeri
Role Name Contact details
Chief People Officer Kathryn Al-Shemmeri

k.al-shemmeri@imperial.ac.uk

3.20, Faculty Building, South Kensington Campus 

Tel: +44 (0)207 594 8819

Executive Assistant  

 

Vickie Bennett

 

vickie.bennett@imperial.ac.uk 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7594 6320