Job Title: Canon EMEA
Company: HR Director
Nerisha Kistan has been serving as the HR director at Canon EMEA since January 2024.
Prior to this, she was the chief people officer at Contactable, and the HR executive at GladAfrica Group. She also held key HR leadership roles at Johnson Controls as head of HR Sub-Saharan Africa and senior HR business partner.
Her earlier career saw her taking on HR functions at Woolworths, Powertech IST, and KPMG, building a solid foundation as a trusted leader in the field.
With over 20 years of experience across diverse industries both locally and internationally, her strong passion for helping people live up to their full potential has been the driving force behind her success in the HR field.
Nerisha holds a postgraduate degree in business administration and management from MANCOSA, including a BA in applied psychology (majoring in industrial and organisational psychology) from the University of South Africa.
Work:
2024–Present HR Director CZA, Canon EMEA
2022–2023 Chief People Officer, Contactable
2019–2022 HR Executive, GladAfrica Group
2013–2019 Head of HR CBRE GWS Sub-Saharan Africa, CBRE GWS
2013–2015 Head of HR Sub-Saharan Africa, Johnson Controls
2011–2013 Senior HR Business Partner, Johnson Controls
2009–2011 HR Business Partner, Woolworths
2007–2009 HR Consultant, Powertech IST
2007–2007 Recruitment Team Leader, Fempower Personnel (Pty) Ltd
2005–2007 HR Consultant, KPMG
2003–2005 Financial Aid Consultant, Tshwane University of Technology
Education:
Postgraduate Degree, Business Administration and Management, MANCOSA
BA, Applied Psychology (majoring in Industrial and Organisational Psychology), University of South Africa
About Canon EMEA: Canon EMEA is a global leader in imaging and optical products which include cameras, printers, and professional imaging solutions. Founded in 1937, the desire to continuously innovate has kept Canon at the forefront of imaging excellence throughout its 85-year history and has commitments to invest in the right areas and capture growth opportunities. From cameras to commercial printers, and business consultancy to healthcare technologies, Canon enriches lives and businesses through imaging innovation.
