ABP appoints Rachael Parr as group HR director

Associated British Ports (ABP) has appointed Rachael Parr (pictured) as the new group human resources (HR) director. 

Parr previously worked at Electricity North West as the people and corporate services director. 

She has also held human resources roles in the business and financial services sectors. 

Parr said: “I’m delighted to be joining Associated British Ports and heading up the people agenda that is so crucial for achieving the company’s twin missions of Keeping Britain Trading and Enabling the Energy Transition. 

“I’ve been hugely impressed by the ambition of ABP, which has been evident throughout the recruitment process. I’m looking forward to getting started.”

This appointment follows Alison Rumsey’s decision to retire from ABP in May. 

Henrik L. Pedersen, CEO of APB, said: “We’re excited to be bringing Rachael on board. Her experience leading the HR function in a significant infrastructure business, encompassing both operational and office-based staff, which plays an important role in the energy transition is entirely relevant to ABP. 

“Rachael will be building on the strong foundations set by Alison during her time at ABP.