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(Names L – R) Ella Kroni, Gary Acheson,
Rene Gruzdyte, Nathalie Rafferty

Rene Gruzdyte Gary Acheson
Payroll & HR Officer Head of HR and Learning & Development
Born in Druskininkai, a small SPA and wellbeing Although born in Dublin, I grew up in rural
town in Lithuania. I grew up in a family Ireland. Being one of 5 children, and a house
who are loud and full of laughter, and yet full of visitors, it was always a busy and
I also inherited parts of my German great- chatty place. I have lived in London for over
grandfather’s shrewd character. I also have 15 years, and previously worked in New York
a passion for Russian literature. and Lausanne, Switzerland.
Star sign and birthday: LEO, 7th August . Star sign and birthday: Aries, 2nd April.
If you were an animal/bird, which would you If you were an animal/bird, which would you
be and why? 110%+ lioness, although I am be and why? A bee – constantly buzzing
very independent and also very caring around, sometimes annoying, but critical to
our survival.
Which famous person would you like to be
stuck in a lift with? Richard Madden, sounds Which famous person would you like to be
like a scary situation, so I will need some stuck in a lift with? If she was still alive Maya
comfort. Angelou – such an inspiration! Otherwise,
Trevor Noah – he is so funny!
What is your favourite place in London and
why? ‘The Bike Shed’ café/bar in Shoreditch, What is your favourite place in London and
combining my passion for motorbikes, ‘old why? A summer evening cycle the Thames
fashion’ cocktails and food. Path from Battersea Park to Kew Gardens.

June 2019