Louise Cotton
VP of People & Culture at Elucidat / Trainee Psychotherapist
Professional Overview
Louise Cotton is an experienced HR and people operations professional with a strong background in the agency and technology sectors. She currently serves as the VP of People & Culture at Elucidat, a leading e-learning software company, while also training as a Psychotherapist at the New Road Psychotherapy Centre. Louise's expertise spans the full spectrum of human resources, including talent management, organizational development, and strategic people initiatives.
Experience Summary
Current Roles
VP of People & Culture, Elucidat (2021 - Present)
- Leads the people and culture strategy for Elucidat, a fast-growing SaaS company in the e-learning industry
- Oversees all HR operations, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning & development, and performance management
- Drives initiatives to enhance the company's culture, promote diversity and inclusion, and support employee wellbeing
- Collaborates closely with the executive team to align people programs with the organization's strategic objectives
Trainee Psychotherapist, New Road Psychotherapy Centre (2024 - Present)
- Enrolled in a comprehensive psychotherapy training program to expand her expertise in mental health and counseling
- Develops therapeutic skills and techniques to provide compassionate, evidence-based support to clients
- Enhances her understanding of human behavior, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal dynamics
Career Progression
Prior to her current roles, Louise held progressively senior HR positions at leading agencies and tech companies, including:
- Global People Operations Director, LoopMe (2020 - 2021)
- HR Director, iCrossing UK (2016 - 2020)
- HR Manager, HeyHuman Agency (2014 - 2016)
- Senior HR Advisor, HeyHuman Agency (2013 - 2014)
- HR Business Partner, GREY London (2013)
- HR Advisor, GREY London (2011 - 2013)
- HR Assistant, GREY London (2010 - 2011)
- HR Assistant, Brunswick Group (2008 - 2010)
- Personnel Assistant, Michael Page International (2006 - 2008)
Throughout her career, Louise has demonstrated a talent for aligning people strategies with business objectives, driving organizational transformation, and fostering positive, high-performing work cultures.
Academic Background
Louise holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of Sussex. She is currently completing a postgraduate diploma in Psychotherapy at the New Road Psychotherapy Centre, where she is developing advanced counseling and therapeutic skills.
Areas of Expertise
- Strategic human resources management
- Talent acquisition and retention
- Employee engagement and culture building
- Learning and development program design
- Organizational development and change management
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- Mental health and emotional intelligence
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Louise has led numerous successful people-centric initiatives that have had a measurable impact on the organizations she has served. These include:
- Spearheading the implementation of a comprehensive employee wellbeing program at Elucidat, resulting in a 15% increase in employee satisfaction and a 20% reduction in absenteeism
- Overhauling the talent acquisition process at iCrossing UK, leading to a 30% improvement in time-to-hire and a 25% increase in employee retention
- Designing and delivering a leadership development program at HeyHuman Agency that improved manager effectiveness by 18% and enabled the promotion of 12 high-potential employees
Conclusion
With her diverse experience in human resources, people operations, and psychotherapy, Louise Cotton is a strategic and compassionate people leader who is well-equipped to drive organizational success through innovative, employee-centric initiatives. As she continues to expand her expertise and impact, Louise is poised to make meaningful contributions to the field of human capital management and the overall wellbeing of the workforces she serves.
