Danny's Experience

His career began in Retail, first as a Department Manager at Marks and Spencer followed by a Marketing role for a high street food chain. Danny then joined a Construction company as HR Manager, working with the Executive and Management teams. He quickly recognized that he had a natural ability to motivate people to achieve their career potential. 
 
Danny joined Panasonic in 1992. He took on a number of HR roles including HR Director for Panasonic’s European Operations. His interest in Management and Executive Development led to him being appointed as the first Director of Global Talent in 2008. Working closely with his international colleagues, he was responsible for leading a more systematic approach to identifying and developing Panasonic’s Executives. Danny was featured in People Management Magazine talking about his Global Talent Management role in November 2011.

He has skills and experience in the following areas: 

· Working closely with Executive Assessment suppliers to design 
   competency based leadership assessments and provide post assessment 
   feedback  

· Interviewing ‘high potential’ participants and making recommendations 
  about their next career steps and succession planning 
 
· Supporting the completion of individual development plans to ensure 
  that the Executive is prepared for the next career 
  step

· Facilitating the implementation of Talent Management systems and 
  practices with Global and Regional Talent Management teams 
 
· Creating guidelines for a company wide approach to Executive 
  Development 

· Presenting on the benefits of Talent Management to Executives around 
  the world