
Loren Thomas
Head of People Partnering and Experience
Trade Me
Loren Thomas is a passionate senior leader with nearly 20 years of HR experience. As the Head of People Partnering & Experience at Trade Me, she was named HR Manager of the Year in 2022 and has a proven track record of spearheading major strategic initiatives that create thriving, inclusive cultures. Loren has a unique ability to see the big picture and break it down into actionable steps, finding the sweet spot where innovation and practical application coexist. Guided by her purpose to ‘make things happen with humour, heart, and hard work’, she’s played a crucial role in Trade Me’s AI transformation journey.
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Case Study: Implementing a Strategy for the Uptake of AI in the Organisation | Trade Me
Designing a practical roadmap for the ethical, safe, and responsible use of AI across teams
Identifying skills gaps and creating upskilling opportunities to prepare the workforce for AI
Putting in place a uniform strategy for the use of AI within the organisation
Iterating the AI strategy as these tools get smarter
Loren Thomas, Head of People Partnering and Experience, Trade Me