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Oreoluwa George-Taylor
Director Analyst
Oreoluwa is an accomplished HR Functional Management and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) expert with over ten years of experience. She offers strategic support and advice to leaders and HR executives to further DEI initiatives and oversee the wider HR function. Oreoluwa also consults on HR Functional Strategy Management, aiding HR leaders in refining their strategies, operating models, talent, and budgets to meet business challenges and generate value. Utilizing best practices, research, and data-informed strategies, Oreoluwa collaborates with our HR executive clients to develop effective HR strategies that improve performance, culture, and results across all talent segments. Her areas of expertise encompass the development and implementation of extensive DEI strategies, embedding equity within talent processes, setting up efficient structures and governance, and fostering cultural shifts that support DEI. Additionally, she has produced research for Gartner on Disability Inclusion and the Integration of DEI into I&O Talent Strategies. As a Certified Talent Development Professional (CPTD) and Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR), Oreoluwa is recognized for her creativity, curiosity, compassion, and ability to build consensus. She delivers thorough guidance to strengthen HR strategies and promote organizational success.
Previous experience
Before becoming part of Gartner's Business and Technology Insights HR practice, Oreoluwa gained extensive HR experience across multiple industries and countries, including the UK, Nigeria, and Canada. She began her career as an HR Business Partner for Finance before expanding her expertise to Learning and Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Change Management, and Communications within the Oil and Gas sector. After a brief transition into consulting, Oreoluwa thrived as a business change consultant, sharpening her ability to navigate complex organizational changes and reinforcing her reputation for aligning HR strategies with business goals. As a Director in Gartner's Business and Technology Insights HR practice, she leverages her comprehensive background to provide actionable insights and strategic guidance to organizational leaders. Her comprehensive experience as an HR professional and consultant positions her as a trusted advisor to executive clients, dedicated to enhancing HR strategies and fostering organizational excellence.
Professional background
Wipro, Principal Consultant, Talent & Change, 1 years
Shell, HR Change, Learning & Talent Business Partner , 7 years
Areas of coverage
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Culture, Inclusion and Employee Engagement for HR Professionals
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Culture and Inclusion
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HR Strategy and Management
Education
MSc Social Policy & Development, London School of Economics and Political Science
BSc Politics & Sociology University of Bristol
Top Issues That I Help Clients Address
How do I build a sustainable DEI strategy?
How do I address and mitigate bias throughout talent processes?
How do I measure DEI progress and success?
How do I make HR more strategic?
How do I create a more agile HR function?