Manchester based Kellogg’s has appointed a new HR director, Melanie Bowes, to oversee its people strategy across the UK and Ireland.
Melanie (40), who hails from Melbourne in Australia, has joined the cereal and snack giant having relocated to the Manchester area with her family.
Previous to Kellogg, Melanie was group head of human resources for Japanese brewer Asahi Beverages.
In her five years with Asahi, Melanie undertook a range of roles, including a secondment as HR manager in Tokyo. Prior to Asahi, she held senior HR roles in the oil and gas industry.
As part of her new job, Melanie will be responsible for leading the people strategy for Kellogg’s largest market in Europe, whilst also having HR responsibility for its European tech function which is run out of Manchester. She takes over from Christopher Hayden-Hayes, who has moved into Kellogg’s European Employee Relations team.
As HR director of Kellogg’s UK & Ireland, Melanie will oversee a team of two who are responsible for the execution of people plans for the British and Irish markets and broader colleague base at the Kellogg’s MediaCity located head office.
Chris Silcock, Kellogg’s UK managing director, said: ‘’We’re thrilled to have Mel join our team as she steps into the role of HR director. She brings with her a wealth of experience as a human resources leader and we’re confident she will continue to positively drive our people plans forward.’’
Speaking about her appointment, Melanie Bowes said: ‘’Kellogg’s is a brand with such heritage, so it’s incredibly exciting to be taking on the role of leading its people strategy for the UK and Ireland. In the short time I’ve been with the business, I can already tell what a great culture it has and it’s very clear its people are its most competitive advantage. I intend to apply my experience to Kelloggs, to continue to attract top talent, develop policy change and champion equity, diversity and inclusion.’’
Melanie holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Murdoch University in Perth, a graduate diploma in employee relations and a masters in human resources management.
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