The British Broadcasting Corporation has confirmed its appointment of Ghanaian Human Resource (HR) expert Irene Asare as its HR Director.
Her appointment earns her a seat on the BBC News board.
Reacting to the news on her Twitter account, the HR expert said, “I am so excited and feel proud to join @BBCNews !”
She described her appointment as “an honour and a great opportunity to lead the HR team.”
I am so excited and feel proud to join @BBCNews ! It's an honour and a great opportunity to lead the HR team.
Congratulations to @samtaylornews and Suzzane Lord. I look forward to working with you. #IreneAsare #HR https://t.co/IuHa2M1LEE— Irene Asare (@ireneasare) July 15, 2021
Irene Asare has years-long experience in the HR field, which has seen her offer her skills in multinational institutions globally, including Vodafone, Tullow Oil, and Standard Bank Group.
Friends and well-wishers took to Twitter to congratulate her on her new adventure.
Congratulations and welcome, Irene!!
— BBC News Press Team (@BBCNewsPR) July 15, 2021
Thanks Sam https://t.co/7JmqwoLv0B
— Irene Asare (@ireneasare) July 15, 2021
Congrats @ireneasare super proud of you https://t.co/r7rD4isGr8
— Paul Akwaboah (@pakwaboah) July 15, 2021
Congratulation and all the best, @ireneasare!
— Ashesi University (@Ashesi) July 15, 2021
I seriously can express just how overjoyed I am to read this. Right before our eyes... black history.... world history is being created! Well done @ireneasare
— Michelle Raymond (@ThePPartner) July 16, 2021
Congrats @ireneasare on your appointment to @BBCWorld Board.
Irene was recently our guest on #ACLseries on #clubhouse, where she engaged our community of professionals.
The team at Africa Corporate Lounge, extends our best wishes to her in this new role. 🎊🎉👏🏽#ACLcelebrates pic.twitter.com/a2nO32A03E— Africa Corporate Lounge (@LoungeAfrica) July 15, 2021
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