Ruth Mulhern

Head of HR & Talent, Middle East at Clifford Chance

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

I'm passionate about people and unlocking their strengths to advancing the commercial success of an organisation. Clifford Chance LLP, my home since 2013, is a fantastic platform for promoting innovation, inclusiveness and a transparent and collaborative culture. Although I have progressed steadily, my career has been anything but smooth. Having graduated into the Financial crisis, upped and moved half-way across the world with a few weeks notice and taking on a Head of HR role one week before the 2019 pandemic. These felt like impossible challenges at the time but have made me a shrewd decision maker, innovative problem-solver and resilient people and business leader. I encourage embracing challenge as it forces you to unlock your potential and achieve positive and sustainable results.

Experience

  • Clifford Chance (12 yrs 11 mos)
    • Head of HR & Talent, Middle East
      Feb 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

      As the Head of HR & Talent for the Middle East at Clifford Chance, I lead initiatives that align talent strategies with organizational goals, fostering a culture of inclusivity, transparency, and collaboration. With over five years in this role, I have contributed to enhancing engagement and streamlining HR processes, ensuring people centric across the region. My expertise lies in strategic advice, financial analysis, and innovative problem-solving, which have been instrumental in navigating challenges such as the 2019 pandemic and driving impactful solutions. Passionate about unlocking potential, I work alongside teams to build resilient people strategies that enable both individual and organizational growth in a dynamic global landscape.

    • Senior Human Resources Business Partner
      Jan 2019 - Feb 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • HR and L&D Manager, Middle East
      Sep 2013 - Jan 2019 · 5 yrs 5 mos

  • Compliance Career Consultant, Financial Services at Oliver James Associates
    2013 - 2013 · Less than a year

  • Compliance Consultant at Finance Professionals - part of the Hydrogen Group
    2011 - 2013 · 2 yrs