Carl Straw

Background

About Carl Straw

As an experienced Human Resources Director I have led transformative HR strategies to drive organisational success, cultural change and employee engagement. My most recent leadership at RIBA focused on developing a compelling People Plan and Employee Value Proposition (EVP), creating new guiding values and behaviours, implementing a new performance and development framework, delivering a leadership and management development programme and new pay and reward strategy. Additionally, I have successfully supported the expansion of international operations and optimised HR processes to align with strategic priorities. My expertise spans organisational design, change management, and HR strategy. I thrive in complex environments, partnering with senior leaders to design operating models that enhance service delivery and team performance. By embedding performance management frameworks and fostering high-performing cultures, I help organisations navigate change and achieve strategic goals. My collaborative approach enables me to act as a trusted advisor, ensuring HR initiatives drive measurable business outcomes.