Davinia Mallia Portelli

Davinia Mallia Portelli is an experienced senior Human Resources professional bringing over 15 years of comprehensive experience within the dynamic oil and gas and financial services sectors. Most recently, she spearheaded the establishment and management of the HR Department for an oil and gas organisation, where she directed critical functions encompassing talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management frameworks, policy formulation, payroll administration, and regulatory adherence. Her leadership also extended to the implementation of performance evaluation systems and robust reporting structures that informed strategic decision-making.Earlier in her career, Davinia contributed significantly to the financial services sector, holding key roles in both Human Resources and Legal Affairs. Within HR, she was instrumental in advancing organisational learning and development through the coordination of training initiatives, budget oversight, and the provision of insightful HR reporting and analysis for senior leadership.

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Her subsequent legal role involved ensuring regulatory compliance and upholding governance standards, conducting meticulous legal research, contributing to the preparation of legal documentation, and providing essential secretarial and administrative support to executive committees. Holding an MSc in Human Resource Management and Development from the University of Leicester, alongside undergraduate degrees in Management and Commerce from theUniversity of Malta, Davinia is now leveraging her extensive HR acumen within the education sector, supporting the HR function of a private school. Her passion lies in cultivating positive and supportive workplace cultures through the strategic application of her broad HR expertise. Davinia's pedagogical approach is grounded in practical experience, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary to navigate real-world HR complexities

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