Joining Indigo Networks in January 2024 into a new role created within the business, Jo Thompson is a fundamental and welcome addition to the Executive Team as Director of HR and Central Services. Jo is responsible for the strategic directorship and operational implementation of all our internal functions including the People team, IT, Facilities, Adoption Management, ESG Planning as well as managing special projects. Jo has accumulated over 12 years’ experience in highly successful people-management roles, including ten years at a multi-utility industry leading company where she implemented a valuable culture change program resulting in the recognition by Best Companies Awards.

Jo possesses vast knowledge of employment law, culture change, organisational design and structure, and has extensive experience in enhancing internal business processes through tactical planning and building strong cross-functional relationships at all levels. Jo has achieved some impressive statistics at other companies including a 30% increase in HR process efficiency and 25% increase in diversity hires through a highly successful inclusion strategy and will be instrumental in the recruitment and retention of our highly experienced and knowledgeable teams.

Jo is very much looking forward to contributing to the evolving business growth at Indigo Networks ensuring we are an employer of choice through the creation of a stable and future-proofed service. She is a welcomed addition to the Executive Team and will be key in ensuring the strong culture and ethos of our people remains as the company realises its growth ambitions.