Team - Ruth Smyth
Ruth Smyth
Group Chief People Officer
Ruth started her career at PwC in an HR consulting role and has since worked in a number of people and culture leadership roles, most recently as the managing director of people and culture in a fast-growing PE-backed global business.
She joined Gravita in September 2024 as the Group’s Chief People Officer, aiming to cultivate an environment where people can succeed, and decisions are made from a foundation of strong values. Her strong belief is that businesses flourish when people can be themselves and are trusted and supported to do great work. She is particularly passionate about enabling flexibility in the workplace.
Outside of work, she is a trustee of MacIntyre, chairing their remuneration committee. She is also a part-time executive assistant and chauffeur for her children’s varied social calendar.
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