Tilley, who has 10 years' experience as an HR professional, has been with the management consultancy since 2001. She took up her new position on 1 January this year. Commenting on her appointment, she said: "I am delighted to be assuming this pivotal role. Working alongside the UK board and the generalist and specialist teams within the HR function, I welcome the challenges that are likely to arise in the future and look forward to raising the profile of the people agenda internally and externally."