Sinéad Ryan-Davis

Director of People and Operations

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What clients say...

"Her ability to identify and nurture talent was a valuable asset in strengthening our team and culture. Having worked closely with Sinead, I have seen firsthand her dedication, resilience, and impact on the business."

"She was instrumental in guiding us through key milestones, including our transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) and our journey toward B Corp certification—both of which reinforced our values-driven approach. Her ability to align commercial and cultural priorities helped us navigate change while strengthening our people-first ethos."

"Sinead truly embodied our values, setting a powerful example of leadership, integrity, and care. She was an inspiring role model, fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous development."

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With over 20 years of experience in HR and People leadership across the creative and tech sectors, I specialise in helping founder-led businesses scale with purpose—while keeping culture and values at the core.

My approach is both strategic and human. I focus on building scalable operations that align with business goals, while ensuring clarity, equity, and engagement are embedded throughout the employee experience. I’ve led organisations through significant change, supported leadership transitions, and built inclusive people practices that support long-term growth. I also have a strong track record in Talent Acquisition—designing and leading strategies to attract and retain exceptional talent in highly competitive markets.


Before joining Kilgannon & Partners, I held senior HR leadership roles including Chief People Officer and Board member at a global digital product studio, and spent over a decade at a major international agency group. My experience spans everything from organisational design and performance management to DEI strategy, leadership development, well-being strategy and complex employee relations.


Now, as Director of People and Operations at Kilgannon & Partners and a member of the leadership team, I’m focused on helping us grow with purpose—ensuring our people-first culture scales alongside the business.


If you're interested in joining the firm or learning more about being a fee-sharing lawyer at Kilgannon & Partners, feel free to get in touch srd@kilgannonlaw.co.uk. You can also find me on LinkedIn

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