People

Kelly

KELLY SMITH

Kelly is an experienced HR professional, with the majority of her 19 years of experience gained in the creative advertising, marketing, and digital industries. 

Throughout her career, she has been responsible for various HR disciplines, including operational needs, compliance, establishing HR departments from the ground up, implementing policies and procedures, and developing HR strategies that align with business objectives. 

Her expertise extends to areas such as Diversity and Inclusion, employee engagement, and introducing initiatives to enhance company culture and employee experiences. 

Kelly's global exposure has given her insights into different cultures worldwide and the flexibility to effectively collaborate with colleagues across the globe. In her current role, she partners with the business to create HR strategies aligned with business goals. 

At Edelman she serves as the face and strategic thought leader for the People function, supported by strong regional and global Centres of Excellence and HR Shared Operations.