James Eaton
International Head of HR @Amazon
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WORK HISTORY
International Head of HR @Amazon
London, GB
Focussed specifically on the formulation and implementation of strategy. A strategic advisor and partner to international senior Directors.Facilitating scaleable people solutions to complex business challenges and opportunities. Identifying and developing talent critical to the organisation now and in the future.
EDUCATION
University of Leeds
Human Resource Management (MA)
SKILLS
ABOUT JAMES EATON
I bring the speed of a start-up with the discipline of an enterprise. I build and influence the people plans behind teams putting robotics, physical and visual AI, and advanced automation into real-world operations.I am a 20+ year international HR leader operating at HR Director / People Director level, partnering with executive teams (VPs and Directors) to run large, complex, mission-critical operations. I currently lead HR for Europe’s Advanced Technology businesses, supporting workforces across 22 countries.My focus is on people strategy, workforce architecture, talent operating models, leadership capability, and organisational design that enable high-skill engineering, AI, and R&D teams to scale from innovation into customer-impacting delivery.I bring deep experience across logistics, robotics, and supply-chain environments, including complex international M&A integrations, helping organisations align structure, talent, culture, and performance as they grow.What I Deliver: Commercial HR Excellence – Partner with executives in robotics, advanced technology, logistics and finance functions to align people strategy with aggressive growth targets and operational efficiency M&A Integration – Led HR integration of European acquisitions, ensuring seamless cultural alignment and talent retention in complex operational environments Rapid Growth Enablement – Delivered HR transformation integrating AI-driven tools, streamlining HR operations to support accelerated business growth Talent Development – Championed succession planning and retention strategies, achieving 100% retention of high-potential leaders in person division Data-Driven Insights – Developed self-service HR analytics tools used by 100+ HRBPs, 140+ Directors, and senior leadership to enhance forecasting and strategic decision-making DEI I Innovation – Created and launched innovative Flexible Working policy across UK and drove strategies to increase women\'s representation in businessI thrive in operationally complex, technology-driven environments where HR must be both strategic and pragmatic. With expertise spanning robotics, advanced technology, finance operations, and large-scale workforce transformation, I build HR functions that eliminate bureaucracy and drive measurable business impact. Let\'s connect to discuss how commercial HR leadership can accelerate growth while creating workplaces where people thrive.
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