Kristen Coakley

Kristen Coakley is a strategic HR and talent leader with international experience across Canada, the UK, and the Middle East. She serves as Learning & Talent Partner, MEA at Clyde & Co, focusing on leadership development, talent strategy, and organizational performance. With a background in psychology and behavioral science, she helps organizations develop strong leaders and future-ready workforces. She has worked with leading organizations including Standard Chartered Bank, Nakheel, Al Hilal Bank, and Alizz Islamic Bank. She is also passionate about executive coaching, behavioral development, and building high-performance cultures based on trust, inclusion, and continuous learning. Through her work, she helps organizations connect people strategy with business goals and prepare leaders for the evolving future of work.