Prunella Gonsalves (née D'souza)

Head of Talent

Dubai, United Arab Emirates13 yrs 8 mos experience

Key Highlights

Over 12 years of HR experience driving strategic initiatives.
Expertise in performance and talent management.
Proven track record in employee engagement and cultural transformation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR leader with expertise in talent management and employee engagement.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent ManagementPerformance Management

Other Skills

Active ListeningAnalytical SkillsAppraisalAttention to DetailCoachingCommunicationCompensation & BenefitsCompensation StructuresConflict ResolutionDiversityEmployee EngagementEmployee RecognitionEmployee RelationsEmployee RewardsGlobal HR

About

With over 12 years of experience, I specialize in partnering with business leaders to drive strategic people initiatives that align with organizational goals. My expertise spans performance and talent management, employee engagement, and cultural transformation. I’m committed to leveraging innovative HR strategies that foster growth, unlock potential, and deliver measurable impact across the business.

Experience

Wpp media

Senior People Partner, UAE & Lower Gulf

Jun 2025 – Present · 9 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Groupm

HR Business Partner

May 2024 – Jun 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Memac ogilvy

2 roles

Senior People Manager

Promoted

Jan 2024 – May 2024 · 4 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

People Manager

Mar 2022 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Landmark group

Assistant Manager - Human Resources (Home Centre)

Jul 2017 – Mar 2022 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Dubai

Performance Management, Talent Management, Organisational Design, Employee Rewards, Employee Engagement, HR Analytics and Strategic Dashboards, Payroll Management, Employee Recognition, MENA Business Partnering

Performance ManagementTalent ManagementOrganisational DesignEmployee RewardsEmployee EngagementHR Analytics+4