Natasha Putnins
Director, Learning and Organizational Development
The move
MoveNovartis → New York University
TitleHead of People and Organizational Development, Middle East and Africa → Director of Learning and Organizational Development
LocationDubai → Abu Dhabi
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveYes · United Arab Emirates → Abu Dhabi
Years in UAE7.9
Total experience26.6 years
New York University headcount10,000+
New York University industryEducation And Schools
Career arc
- Director of Learning and Organizational DevelopmentFeb 2020 — Present
New York University· Abu Dhabi
- Head of People and Organizational Development, Middle East and AfricaDec 2017 — Jul 2019
Novartis· Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Senior HR, OD & PMO Change LeadFeb 2016 — Jan 2018Novartis· Greater Sydney Area
- Head of Human Resources OceaniaAug 2011 — Jan 2016Novartis· Greater Sydney Area
- Head of Human Resources UK & IrelandSep 2008 — Jul 2011Novartis· United Kingdom
- Global HR Project ManagerAug 2006 — Jan 2008
GlaxoSmithKline
- Human Resources Recruiting ManagerAug 2004 — Aug 2006
- Graduate Recruitment & Internship ManagerAug 2002 — Jul 2004
PricewaterhouseCoopers· London, United Kingdom - HR Team LeaderSep 2001 — Aug 2002
Vodafone· United Kingdom - Senior HR Manager- Australia (Contract overseas)Mar 2001 — Aug 2001
Mercer· Melbourne, Australia - Graduate Scheme- Recruiter1997 — 2000
Michael Page· London, United Kingdom
Education
- The University of SheffieldBachelor of Arts (BA)1993 — 1996
- Hult International Business School· Executive Coaching2024 — 2026