Daniella Lee

Functioned as de facto Head of HR for the UAE, UK, and US, owning HR strategy and operations across three regions for a 200+ employee global beauty brand. Led a distributed HR team of 6 and partnered with senior leadership to build hiring bars, performance frameworks, and engagement initiatives.

Head of HR reporting directly to the COO for a 100-employee financial services group, owning HR across the UAE, UK, and Switzerland with additional EOR-managed employees in other European markets. Designed talent development programmes, succession planning, and performance assessments across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.

Built the HR operational backbone from the ground up for a startup consultancy, designing an 80-page HR Handbook and establishing onboarding, culture, and engagement initiatives. Reduced turnover and doubled headcount within 6 months by implementing 360 reviews and engagement surveys.

Delivered HR business partnering to small, medium, and startup companies across Bali, advising leaders on performance management, succession planning, and employee relations.

One of only 3 HR staff supporting 2,000 employees across 62 businesses in the UK, managing end-to-end recruitment, training coordination, and monthly HR metrics reporting.

Run HR-adjacent operations for a small UAE-based business on the side, applying the same process discipline used in corporate HR roles to day-to-day administration.

Completed CIPD Level 5 in HR Management.

Earned a certificate in UAE Employment Law.