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Kim Usher
HR Director at ABI, Soft Drinks Division of SAB Pty Ltd
Show profile Hide profileAs a dynamic and highly qualified directorship level professional, Kim Usher holds over 23 years’ experience in Human Resources and is a driving force in the field of Change Management, Organisational Design and Human Resource Development.
One of her greatest strengths is being able to navigate challenging economic contexts and business conditions, building optimal organisational structures, driving labour productivity and facilitating a dynamic industrial relations environment. A decidedly motivated self-starter with natural leadership skills, Kim appreciates challenges and as anyone who has ever worked with her knows, has a work ethic that is second to none. Her forward-thinking ability and friendly charm enables her to build strategic partnerships and focus on productivity sharing as well as organisational transformation, ultimately providing tangible solutions to organisational challenges.
Kim holds a Masters Degree in Industrial Psychology, an MBA, is a registered Industrial Psychologist and is a member of a number of professional affiliations such as the HPCSA, APSO, and SIOPSA. As a keynote speaker, she has addressed issues such as "strike contingencies" and "optimization in the beverage industry" at global conferences, and has been recognized as one of South Africa's most influential woman in business and government.
In her spare time, Kim is an avid animal lover, "mom" to her two golden retrievers, and is engaged to Steven, who has a son that they both adore. Kim also has a keen interest in cycling, golf and photography.
Currently the HR Director at ABI, Kim has played a significant role in the integration with ABI and SAB Miller over a period of three years. Under her leadership, a new Organisational design delivered on the Growth, Productivity and Customer Service Strategy, while supporting the Route to Market, Sales Execution and Manufacturing capabilities. Flexible work patterns were negotiated with the Union, driving productivity savings of R60m.
As a dynamic and highly qualified directorship level professional, Kim Usher holds over 23 years’ experience in Human Resources and is a driving force in the field of Change Management, Organisational Design and Human Resource Development.
One of her greatest strengths is being able to navigate challenging economic contexts and business conditions, building optimal organisational structures, driving labour productivity and facilitating a dynamic industrial relations environment. A decidedly motivated self-starter with natural leadership skills, Kim appreciates challenges and as anyone who has ever worked with her knows, has a work ethic that is second to none. Her forward-thinking ability and friendly charm enables her to build strategic partnerships and focus on productivity sharing as well as organisational transformation, ultimately providing tangible solutions to organisational challenges.
Kim holds a Masters Degree in Industrial Psychology, an MBA, is a registered Industrial Psychologist and is a member of a number of professional affiliations such as the HPCSA, APSO, and SIOPSA. As a keynote speaker, she has addressed issues such as "strike contingencies" and "optimization in the beverage industry" at global conferences, and has been recognized as one of South Africa's most influential woman in business and government.
In her spare time, Kim is an avid animal lover, "mom" to her two golden retrievers, and is engaged to Steven, who has a son that they both adore. Kim also has a keen interest in cycling, golf and photography.
Currently the HR Director at ABI, Kim has played a significant role in the integration with ABI and SAB Miller over a period of three years. Under her leadership, a new Organisational design delivered on the Growth, Productivity and Customer Service Strategy, while supporting the Route to Market, Sales Execution and Manufacturing capabilities. Flexible work patterns were negotiated with the Union, driving productivity savings of R60m.
