Right Management has appointed Gráinne Troute as its Managing Director for New Zealand. The former Managing Director of McDonald's New Zealand, Ms Troute has been chosen for the role on the strength of her background in consulting and human resources, combined with experience in driving a high-growth organisation.

"Right Management is already a highly successful and profitable company, and a leader in the human resources consulting space. My objective is to drive the company's growth in terms of its customer base, profile and brand," Ms Troute said.

Ms Troute's career at McDonald's was characterised by a rapid rise through the ranks from HR Manager, through to Executive Vice-President, to eventually take the top NZ job at the restaurant chain, which employs 6000 staff in 139 restaurants. Before this, she worked as HR Manager at Coopers and Lybrand (now PWC).

Coming to a sector very different to retail food, Ms Troute believes the change is a natural evolution in her career path.

"I would never have joined a competitor within the restaurant industry, because I believe McDonald's is the top of the industry. But I have strong HR and consulting experience, and while at McDonald's I had worked extensively with Right Management as their client. So when the role became available it seemed liked the perfect fit," she said.

People, says Ms Troute, will be at the centre of her management approach.

"Because I have made the transition from HR management to general management I bring a fundamental understanding of, and passion for, the crucial contribution that strategic human capital leadership makes. And importantly, the difference it makes to the top and bottom lines of a successful business.

"A key part of my role is to build, lead and support a team of the best people, and ensure everyone understands the direction of the company and their role in it " Ms Troute said.

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