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Kelsey Kates
Google Global Head of Learning ExperiencesOn the academic side, Kelsey has her B.S from the University of Denver, a Master's from Northwestern and an Executive Certification in Neuroscience for Business from MIT.
Today, Kelsey lives in a seaside town in Ireland with her husband and two little boys - it's as lovely and wild as it sounds.
Carly Stanley
JCDecaux Chief People OfficerShe joined JCDecaux in 2017 and, before her current role, held senior HR leadership positions including People Director and Head of People – Business Partnering & Operations.
Carly studied Sociology at University of Surrey, and brings extensive people‑operations experience across retail, banking, and corporate sectors, combining strategic insight with hands‑on HR leadership.
Under her leadership, JCDecaux has advanced innovative people programmes focussed on wellbeing,
Katie Klimaytys
Visa Director, Global Internal Communications, Commercial and Money Movement SolutionsKatie serves as the Global Director of Internal Communications for Commercial and Money Movement Solutions (CMS) at Visa, based in London. A seasoned senior leader, she boasts a proven track record of developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies for global corporations and household names.
Katie has worked across diverse industries, including automotive, telecommunications, transport, and energy, excelling in multichannel strategies that engage and inform tens of thousands of employees globally.
Noted for her innovative and forward-thinking approach, Katie provides strategic counsel to executives and senior leadership teams, ensuring alignment and effective communication at all organizational levels.
Most recently, Katie spearheaded Visa's internal communications campaign for the firm's 2025 Product Drop, successfully launching industry-first AI and stablecoin products.
Sami Maiden
Monzo Chief of StaffI thrive in fast-paced, scaling environments - helping leaders and teams cut through complexity, align on what matters most, and turn strategy into execution. My career has spanned operations, strategy, and growth, always with a focus on driving impact, solving problems, and making sure the right things get the right attention.
Always curious, always learning, and always up for a challenge.
Jacqueline McLeod
Imperial Brands Global Head of Transformation CommsShe has worked in senior global roles across big business in a variety of sectors and is an expert in influencing and translating business strategies into effective communications and engagement plans, that drive increased business performance and desired outcomes that are purpose filled and culture centric.
Passionate about working with businesses and organisations to enable them to deliver projects and programmes, Jacqueline is highly skilled in developing effective Communication & Stakeholder Engagement strategies, that underpin change programmes and have the purpose of the business front and centre.
A strong writer Jacqueline loves to tell stories developing content to grab attention, engage and drive momentum. She is a calm, focused and results-driven project manager who has worked with the leadership teams of large businesses and organisations including Diageo plc, BAT, Transport for London, London 2012 Olympics and the NHS.
Other projects include working in both the Public and Private sectors, project managing work for Private Developers, Local Authorities and County Councils. Jacqueline was focused on winning business, providing specialist advice and implementing a range of Communication Plans tailored to the needs of clients, large organisations, and local communities.
Specialities & Skills :Corporate Communications; Project Management; Stakeholder & Engagement; Internal Communications; PMO; Change Management; Stakeholder Engagement methods; Public consultation; Business Development; Organisational change; Behavioural change, Social Media, Event Planning & Management; Content Strategy; Storytelling"
Lucian Ivan
Revolut Global Head of PeopleBefore joining Revolut, he held senior HR and talent-acquisition roles at organisations including Typeform and Nortal, and previously ran his own consultancy, Lucian Ivan.
Lucian holds a PhD in Political Science and Government from Școala Națională de Studii Politice și Administrative (SNSPA), combining strong academic grounding with hands-on experience building and scaling people operations globally.
Janina Norton
AXA Global Head of Culture
Matt Hudson
Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK Chief People OfficerExpertise includes: Generalist HR, Change Management, Organizational Design, Business Transformation, Discipline & Grievance Management, Employment Law, Policy Formulation, Performance Management, Trade Union Partnership, Recruitment & Selection, Resourcing, Psychometrics, Reward, SAP HR, and Strategy.
Suzy Jearum
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Global Digital Employee Experience Lead - Talent ManagementWhether it’s introducing new platforms, improving existing ones, or helping teams adopt smarter ways of working, I aim to create experiences that help people grow, connect, and thrive. I also keep an eye on external trends and innovations, making sure we stay ahead of the curve while staying true to what makes CCEP special. Ultimately, it’s about making career and development journeys feel more human, more connected, and more aligned with the future of work.
I am really passionate about delivering great digital experiences to my colleagues. I love to listen to employees, to learn what's important to them in the moments that matter throughout their hire to retire journey. I deliver changes and improvements which have an impact on those key moments.
My background is in project and change management with Lean Six Sigma (Master Black Belt Level). I use my problem solving and analytical skills to implement process improvements which deliver strategic business objectives.
Philippa Bonay OBE
Office for National Statistics Chief People Officer and Operations Director
Nadia Strone
Euromonitor International Chief People & Impact OfficerAway from work, I love spending time with my family, traveling to new and familiar places, cooking and dining out, tasting new wines, the theatre, music, films, tennis, and connecting with the people I love.
As an HR executive, I have led people strategy agendas and transformation initiatives for major corporations in the UK and US, including Equifax Ltd., Avon Products Inc., S&P Global, and AIG Group. I have experience in driving cultural change, meeting future challenges, and deploying technology enablement to transform processes and ways of working. I am focused on creating a diverse, inclusive, and engaged workforce to achieve corporate objectives and maximize employee potential.
Kevin Green
Firstbus Chief People OfficerI am currently the Chief People Officer of First Bus and First Group we are the second largest Bus company in the UK with 18,000 employees. First Group
is a FTSE 250 company. I continue to be the Chairman of Timewise and a Non Executive Director of FRS in Ireland. A TEDx speaker, commentator and blogger on Jobs, people lead business transformation, leadership and competing with your culture.
I am also the proud author of the best selling Competitive People Strategy which was Short listed for the 2020 business book of the year.
An HR professional by experience and Qualification. I am a regular contributor to broadcast and print media on the UK labour market.
Andrew Borthwick
Skyscanner Global Head of Internal CommunicationsAt Skyscanner, our team has a proven track record of creating and executing strategies that align employees with corporate vision, mission, and goals. Extensive experience in advising senior leadership, driving change management, and enhancing employee engagement through innovative communication solutions. Adept at using data-driven insights to optimise communication efforts and foster a culture of transparency, trust, and collaboration across global organisations.
Alka Mathur
Nestlé Head of HR - Corporate Finance, IT, Food and New Business Models
Christine Ierakidis
ASOS Reward and People Experience Operations DirectorWith deep expertise in reward systems and HR operations, Christine champions equitable and inclusive people‑practices, helping to shape a workplace culture that supports fairness, wellbeing, and engagement at scale.
She is known for combining strategic insight with operational rigour, driving initiatives that align reward, diversity & inclusion, and employee support for a large, fast‑moving global retail organisation.
Jade Archibald
Halfords Director of People Partnering & Talent Acquisition
Holly Atyeo-Smith
Bupa Dental Care UK People Partner – Culture, Wellbeing, Engagement and People PolicyHolly Atyeo-Smith is a People Partner at Bupa Dental Care, leading on Culture, Wellbeing, Engagement, and People Policy. Her role spans across the UK and ROI. Holly thrives on building environments where people love coming to work and creating a culture where people feel heard, empowered and valued. Holly works closely with stakeholders to shape meaningful employee experiences and foster a positive, supportive culture. She has established a community of engagement champions to amplify employee voice, drive initiatives, and embed engagement throughout the business. With wellbeing being a core element of employee experience, Holly creates opportunities for open dialogue. Through webinars, panel discussions, and storytelling initiatives, she has elevated awareness around key topics such as women’s health, neurodiversity, mental health, bereavement, and men’s health. In parallel, she has implemented resources to ensure managers are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to foster safe and supportive environments, enabling them to support their teams effectively and consistently.
Chris Lincoln
Vagabond People Director
Ed Cook
BBC People Experience (PX) PartnerWith a career at the intersection of people, projects, and policy, Ed brings a unique fluency in organisational dynamics. He has led diverse teams through complex change, improving HR service experiences and enabling better ways of working. Known for his strategic thinking and calm, collaborative style, Ed keeps sight of what matters most - creating the conditions for great people to do their best work, together.
Larissa Schneider-Kim
International Rescue Committee Associate Director, Global Internal CommunicationsMy work spans global campaigns, change communications, leadership messaging, staff engagement programmes, and digital content across multiple channels. I’ve led major storytelling initiatives, launched new engagement platforms, produced podcasts and video series, and designed all-staff events that bring organisational priorities to life. I also have a strong track record of embedding inclusive communication practices and partnering with ERGs, People teams, and regional colleagues to ensure diverse voices are represented.
I’m fluent in English, Russian, Swedish, advanced in Korean, intermediate in French, with additional basic knowledge of German, Mandarin, and BSL. Outside work, you’ll find me in the gym, reading (I run two book clubs), travelling, or taking on new learning opportunities.
Melissa Hungerford
ofi SVP, Global Head of Talent, Learning and IDEStrong team leader and business partner who can move fluidly from strategy to execution. Proven track record and passionate about strengthening leadership capability and succession; creating an inclusive, engaged and high-performance culture; providing learning and skills, career development and pipeline development for critical capability as a competitive advantage; increasing attractiveness of an employer brand in a challenging labor market; and supporting large scale change initiatives in businesses undergoing a strategic transformation.
Board experience as a NED. Early career experience in management consulting, personal and career counseling. Ph.D. In Counseling Psychology.
Ian Wallis
HM Revenue & Customs People Analytics & Insight DirectorKey strength lies in interpreting corporate strategy to identify and deliver the optimal solution through the alignment of delivery across IT solutions, data, people and process, thereby realising value for an organisation through the exploitation of data, and exceeding expectations.
A highly experience programme manager, having delivered some of the largest data programmes in UK and been hired to turn around failing programmes. A regular conference speaker on data and analytics, including chairing events.
Highly experienced in driving transformation programmes, utilising data and information to drive a different way of operating, and promoting information literacy across organisations. Operated across the data and analytics spectrum - data management (architecture, governance, standards, quality, MDM) to data warehouse design and build, to BI (reporting and MI), to advanced analytics, research and knowledge management - delivering capabilities that link these as an end-to-end process, achieving greater value from an integrated approach.
Skilled in building and developing teams as high performing functions - recognised at several organisations for achievement at an individual and team level. Expertise in designing, implementing & managing offshore/international data capabilities. An advocate of agile as an effective way to realise value effectively and incrementally, and accredited in the use of the team management profile (the 'team wheel') to develop high performing teams.
Natasha Rudy
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Regional Director of People & CultureNatasha’s diverse career spans luxury hotels, banking, casinos, and consulting, with hands-on experience working in South Africa, the Maldives, Seychelles, and the United Kingdom. She began her career in learning and development and has since established a strong leadership profile with prestigious organizations known for exceptional service and employee satisfaction.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology and an MBA from the renowned EHL Hospitality School in Switzerland. Natasha has also served on the faculty at Henley Business School, sharing her expertise in leadership and strategic HR management. Passionate about creating environments where teams excel, Natasha is dedicated to unlocking their highest potential.
Cristina Herdocia
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Regional Learning and Development Manager
Monika Holliday
British Airways Euroflyer Head of PeopleA passionate coach and mentor, Monika is dedicated to fostering leadership development and empowering teams to achieve their full potential and also giving back to communities by offering HR support to charities and start ups.
Rebecca Williams
Sky Head of Internal CommunicationsFrom BBC and Sky correspondent and presenter to communications leader, Rebecca has spent 15+ years helping brands tell stories that matter — to their people, to the press, and to the public.
At Sky, she led strategic communications across internal and corporate channels, which included shaping the company’s culture narrative with the Chief People Officer, leading sensitive transformation comms, and advising execs and creatives alike on tone of voice, leadership visibility and brand reputation.
Rebecca brings strategic thinking, and a calm head in high-stakes moments. Whether supporting D&I initiatives, crisis comms, launching a campaign with global athletes, or coaching execs on landing their message, she builds trust and connection through impactful storytelling.
Jonathan Elliott
Sky Head of Internal Communications, Leadership & Business PartneringJonathan Elliott is the Head of Leadership Communications at Sky; overseeing the engagement strategy for Sky’s CEO and Executive Management Team. Jonathan joined Sky in December 2024 to lead the delivery of a new company narrative, growing clarity and confidence in the organisation’s direction, whilst transforming to ensure Sky is fit for the future. Prior to Sky, Jonathan spent almost a decade with the BBC, initially to develop the response to the Dame Janet Smith report, before leading the communications for the launch of BBC Studios as a commercial entity, the merger with BBC Worldwide, and the company’s Covid communications plan. Jonathan also led the internal communications for the launch of A BBC For The Future vision and Value for All strategy work. Jonathan also spent seven years with Santander, starting with the bank during the global financial crisis in 2008, and working on the acquisitions of and mergers with Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley. Across his career, Jonathan has gained experience in internal and external communications, marketing, and CSR.
Shane Ashby-Roche
The White Company Head of Organisational Development & CultureShane is Head of Org Development and Culture for The White Company, taking responsibility for shaping company culture and driving performance through leading the Learning and Development and Communication and Engagement teams. In 2024 Shane and the team were recognised as the ‘People Development Team of The Year’ at the Retail Bulletin’s People in Retail Awards, recognising their dedication to nurturing talent and leadership.
A qualified Executive Coach, Shane specialises in Leadership Development, People Strategy, and Project Management. His focuses include illustrating how strong leaders are integral to shaping business direction, championing leadership development and succession planning with a core focus on individuals ‘Leadership Shadow’ and promoting inclusive and diverse cultures, through adopting a ‘Purpose First’ philosophy.
Lewis Rooke
Gymshark Head of Reward & People Operations
Anuj Bhardwaj
Heathrow Head of Extraordinary Place To Work
Louise Stevens
Bupa Dental Care UK Head of Internal CommunicationsI build strong relationships and know how to bring others with me, at a local level or influencing senior stakeholders. I’m comfortable working at pace, managing multiple priorities, and getting stuck in when needed — always with clarity, creativity, and a focus on impact.
Above all, I believe in the power of clear, human communication to drive results and bring strategy to life.
Kate Marks
easyJet Head of People Insight and Employee ListeningWith a strong interest in bridging HR and data, Kate specialises in turning complex analytics into actionable insight, helping shape people strategy, inform change management and enable teams to make evidence‑driven decisions.
Kate is recognised for her ability to democratise data across functions, ensuring that insights serve both operational needs and strategic goals.
Sara Wright
RSPCA Head of Planning Performance and Risk
Juliet Green
RAC Head of Internal Communication, Engagement & CultureJuliet specialises in driving impactful communication strategies that support transformation and change, organisational restructures, cultural evolution, and employee engagement. Her work has included leading values design and rollout, shaping company strategy, managing crisis communications, and introducing or evolving communications channels such as intranets and employee experience platforms.
Passionate about the role of internal communications in building trust, enhancing employee experience, and driving culture change, Juliet is also an active mentor with the Institute of Internal Communications (IoIC), helping professionals grow their careers. As an IoIC Ambassador, shechampions internal communications as a rewarding and influential profession.
Maxine Granville
KIKO MILANO Head of HR UK & Ireland
Fay Simpkins
National Highways Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing
Amber Panting
Wolf & Badger Head of PeopleI bring empathy, business acumen and a growth mindset to developing teams and company culture.
Joel Turner
Betfred Head of Internal CommunicationOver the years, I’ve had the privilege of a decade helping to shape Sky Betting & Gaming into the smash hit business it is today; through its high growth phase as an independent company with two major acquisitions and changes of ownership - and latterly helping establish the Flutter UK&I division that includes famous UK brands Sky Bet, Betfair, Paddy Power & tombola. During that time, I was also Chair of the Sky Betting & Gaming workplace pension scheme board of Trustees.
Equally at home front and centre of company all-hands meetings, leadership team offsites and the many weird and wonderful engagement activities we can dream up together – just as I am implementing detailed people focused, change communications plans. I love nothing more than helping bring people together, explaining a company’s long-term goals so they can unite behind a common purpose and feel part of a successful organisation.
Over the last three years I have specialised in helping Executive Leadership teams explain strategy and direction, most recently with Entain PLC, helping to shape their internal strategic narrative – as comms partner to the Group CEO – at a time when the organisation was going through significant change.
Katy Busby
National Crime Agency Head of Leadership Communication
Phil Askham
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Head of Internal CommunicationsPhil is an expert in employee engagement, culture development and organisational change. He knows from experience that improving employee engagement is a constant aspiration; it depends on active and trusted leadership, effective line management and a clear strategy and vision. Employee communications, crafted and executed well, can bring everything together, helping leaders explain decisions, crystallising calls to action, embedding changes in ways of working and fostering a sense of fairness and belonging.
As a former Global Head of Employee Communications at HSBC, Phil played a major part in strengthening the firm's compliance culture. He also helped propel O2 to become the UK's number one mobile provider by transforming employees' experience of the brand and trust in leaders.
Jenny Bloxham
Marie Curie UK Head of Internal Communications & Engagement
Deimante Sidla
NHS England Wellbeing and Healthcare Innovation LeadI’m passionate about transforming healthcare so it works with people, not to them. My focus is on bridging the gap between patient experience and healthcare delivery, ensuring that the voices of those living with long-term conditions, chronic pain, and disabilities are heard and acted upon.
With experience across NHS services, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), and community partnerships, I bring stakeholders together to design and deliver person-centred programmes that improve health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and empower individuals to take charge of their wellbeing.
Emma Illingworth
OVO Head of People TransformationA people centered, award winning, HR leader, with a track record of partnering Executive Leaders to design and deliver People Strategies. Led multiple large-scale acquisition, restructuring / efficiency, EVP and culture transformation programs.
Quick, creative thinker, calm under pressure, with a considered approach. Often described as an agitator and playmaker to achieve what can often feel like impossible change programmes. I thrive in bringing people together to co-create and deliver improved people's experiences.
Linzi Elder-Gibbins
Shoosmiths Head of Internal Communications
Bekah Thompson
Flawless Head of People
Laura Colantuono
Starbucks Employee Communications, EMEAIn 2014, Laura moved to Fendi to lead the global internal communications function, and in 2019 she relocated to London to join Harrods as Internal Communications Manager. In 2020, she returned to the FMCG sector as Head of Internal Communications, International at The Kraft Heinz Company. Since then, she has continued to champion engagement and internal communications across fintech and media, and today she leads Internal Communications for Starbucks EMEA.
Laura recently completed an Executive master’s in strategic marketing at IE Business School.
Richard Watts
Next People Operations AnalystI’m fascinated by how data reveals the human side of work. I use insight to understand where recognition lands, where it doesn’t, and how it influences leadership behaviour and engagement.
Outside of work, I speak and write about recognition, reward, and culture — exploring how the smallest actions often create the biggest impact. And, yes, I really can juggle.
Steve Walsh
Gatwick Airport Reward LeaderA senior international reward professional with board level experience across a variety of business sectors.
A numerate, commercial and consultative leader, concentrating on aligning reward to business strategy.
Full range of Reward Management experience from strategy to implementation covering, benchmarking, base salary, annual incentive bonus, long term incentive bonus, benefits (including pension and insured benefits) executive reward, international mobility, and management information. Expert in Hay and Towers Watson job Evaluation methodologies. Strong track record of operational and strategic management of Reward, including aligning strategy to business objectives, and some significant change projects.
Previous roles at Virgin Atlantic Airways, Arcadia Group, Bupa International, Philip Morris and Alcatel.
Jamie Dapaah
The FA Inclusion Lead - London Region
Rob McCargow
PwC UK Technology Impact LeaderWhat excites me most is shaping how technology can serve both business and society. I champion responsible and inclusive innovation—ensuring that ethics, diversity, and “tech for good” are at the heart of how we design, deliver, and influence. My role gives me the privilege of engaging with policymakers, trade bodies, academia, and industry to shape the debate on emerging technologies, while also mentoring and empowering colleagues across PwC to elevate their own market presence. Above all, I strive to make complex ideas accessible, building confidence in technology adoption, and showing how innovation can deliver measurable outcomes with positive societal impact.
Outside of PwC, I am an Honorary Senior Visiting Fellow at Bayes Business School, and was a founding advisory board member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on AI. HR Magazine ranks me as an 'HR Most Influential Thinker', Onalytica cite me as a 'Who's Who in AI', and I was voted 'Tech Community Leader of the Year' at the CogX Festival. I am ranked by Favikon as one of the World’s Most Influential Voices in AI (#73).
I strive to ensure that the technology workforce is equitable and inclusive and I was proud to win the Editor's Choice Award at the #TechWomen100 awards for my support of the women-in-tech agenda.
Ian Tomney-Bell
giffgaff DE&I LeadAt giffgaff, my mission is to foster inclusivity by amplifying diverse voices and creating a truly welcoming workplace culture. A key part of this has been enhancing support systems for LGBTQIA+ families in my previous role as a Family Liaison. My core strengths in change leadership, coaching, talent development, and clear communication empower teams to embrace diversity and drive sustainable change. My mission remains to deliver meaningful progress toward a more inclusive organisation and brand.
My career journey has been long and varied, providing a powerful foundation for this work. It began as a modern apprentice in the travel industry, where I honed my skills in customer service and sales. From there, I progressed into call centre management at Apollo Travel before moving into the financial industry, where I held roles from team leader to department manager and, eventually, Branch Director at Santander. This role taught me how to multi-manage and lead other managers, giving me new challenges and a fresh perspective. After a successful time in my financial centre, I made a career pivot into the telecoms industry, first as a flagship store leader at EE and then moving to Virgin Media O2.
It was at Virgin Media O2 that I developed my skills as a Programme Manager and, most significantly, became Co-Chair of the LGBTQIA+ network. This experience truly opened my eyes to what equity is and what it should feel like. I've seen both great and poor examples of leadership, which have profoundly shaped my core values. This insight allows me to guide the workforce toward better equity through inclusion and education.
Kelly Newman
Ampa Group Head of Internal Communication & EngagementKelly Newman is a strategic internal communications and engagement leader with over a decade of experience in the public and private sectors. Passionate about connecting people with purpose, she specialises in high-impact communications that drive engagement, alignment, and cultural change.
As head of internal communication and engagement at Ampa Group, Kelly has led innovate strategies that unite employees across multiple brands and locations. A champion of smart, scalable communication, Kelly is experienced in coaching leaders, embedding organisational values, and making complex change feel simple. She has been recognised for her work in digital transformation, employee advocacy, and brand engagement.
Bethan Christensen
UK Sport HR & Employee Engagement Officer, Strategy and Business EnablingBethan Christensen is an HR & Employee Engagement Officer based in London, currently working to strengthen people strategy and engagement at a national-level organisation.
With a background rooted in employee experience, Bethan combines her HR expertise with a passion for fostering inclusive, supportive workplace cultures.
Prior to her current role, she built experience across HR and employee engagement functions, bringing a human-centred approach to people operations.
Bethan is committed to creating workplaces where employees feel seen, supported, and empowered, with a focus on engagement, well-being and organisational alignment.
Tanu Anand
Medivet Internal Communications Specialist
Tom Pridmore
BDO UK LLP Director of Reward, Benefits and Wellbeing
Molly McMunn
BBC People Experience Project ManagerPrior to her current role, she developed expertise in people operations and project delivery in media and public-service contexts.
Molly has also been an active advocate for gender equality at work, having served as co-chair of the BBC’s internal women’s network.
Eduvie Martin
BAT Group Comms and Engagement ManagerEduvie is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and the former President of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) UK and Ireland. She continues to support the chapter as Past President and serves as Chair of the IABC Gold Quill Blue Ribbon Panel for the EMENA region. Her work has been recognised with multiple industry honours, including awards from Gallagher, Google-sponsored programmes and the International Association of Business Communicators.
After more than a decade practising communication across different cultural contexts, Eduvie later relocated to Europe to continue her career. Experiencing communication across cultures first-hand has given her a rare understanding of how identity and context shape connection at work. This insight fuels her forthcoming book, a first-of-its-kind exploration of communication through the experiences of immigrant practitioners across 12 countries.
She is also an Executive Director at Comic Republic, helping shape global storytelling, partnerships and media visibility. On stage, Eduvie speaks about strategic positioning, life beyond the nine-to-five, navigating career transitions and choosing communities that enable people to thrive. She uses storytelling and reframing to help people navigate change with confidence. Eduvie has spoken internationally across Europe, Africa and North America.
Paul Bennun
Philip Morris International People Engagement ManagerI like lean HR and building practices into the business infrastructure rather than into the headcount, and am a big fan of identifying the key things to deliver results and being disciplined about pausing the rest - "intentionality" is a key word for me right now.
Bethany Heesom
bet365 Senior Engagement Manager
Hannah Cheal
Philip Morris International Senior Manager Integrated TalentExcellent inter-personal and communication skills; able to interact at all levels of the company.
Team player who excels in such an environment, although equally happy to work on own initiative.
Disciplined and reliable- always striving for perfection and achieving new challenges.
Excellent public speaking skills with experience of speaking in front of both large and small audiences, with the ability to engage, motivate and clearly communicate detail.
Strong leadership skills - with the ability to get results through motivation, training, reward and recognition.
Works with an open, honest and direct style and a conviction to always do the right thing.
Nikki Humphrey
Virgin Group Chief People OfficerNikki Humphrey is the Chief People Officer for the Virgin Group, Board Director of Virgin Hotels, and trustee of Virgin Unite.
Following board-level experience in retail, banking, insurance, asset management, media, manufacturing, and engineering, Nikki joined the Virgin family in 2017 as Chief People Officer at Virgin Atlantic. In 2020 she became the Executive Director for People at John Lewis, before moving to Virgin Group in 2022.
Creating workplaces where people find their full potential and feel like they truly belong is Nikki’s greatest passion and since joining Virgin, she has been impressed by how the Virgin brand continues to be forward-thinking, people-first and purpose-driven. Richard Branson has always said that if you take care of your employees, they’ll take care of your business – and Nikki’s role sees her nurture this ethos across the Virgin family, covering five different sectors and continents.
Des Mhere
British Army Global Chief People Officer (Regional Command)Des is a Chartered Fellow of CIPD with 20 years of experience in executive and senior leadership role in Europe, North and Central America, Africa, and Asia.
He has extensive experience of leading and delivering projects in challenging environments as well as driving transformation. Widespread expertise in rewards and recognition, organisational culture, workforce planning, talent management and mentoring.
Jessica Barlow
Foundry Chief People Officer
Malebogo Mpugwa
De Beers Group Chief People OfficerMalebogo is a seasoned professional with a career spanning more than two decades in the diamond industry. Her leadership journey has seen her hold influential positions at leading diamond and mining companies, namely De Beers Group and Anglo American.
At the core of her professional career is a commitment to talent development. She likens this process to the art of revealing the hidden brilliance within individuals, akin to the careful cutting and polishing of rough diamonds into their exquisite final form. Throughout her career, Malebogo has consistently demonstrated her ability to developing talent, leading organisational transformation projects, ensuring enduring success for the organizations she has served.
Malebogo’s dedication to excellence has not gone unnoticed. In 2018, she received the prestigious Top 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining Award, a testament to her significant contributions to the industry. Malebogo, an alumni of London Business School, is a panel member who interviews and recommends for acceptance, candidates who apply for the London Business School Executive MBA programme based in London.
Beyond her immediate sector, Malebogo actively engages in regional and international forums, sharing her expertise on critical topics such as human capital development, equity, diversity and inclusion, talent management, and the future of work.
In summary, Malebogo is an experienced leader in the diamond industry, renowned for her unwavering commitment to talent management, leadership development, and her invaluable network of relationships within the industry and beyond. Her journey serves as an inspiration to fellow executives, highlighting the transformative power of nurturing both individual and organizational potential.
Malebogo is married to Mahube Mpugwa and has two children, Mahube Jr and Mbali.
Dr Marcelle Moncrieffe
City St George’s, University of London Chief People OfficerDr Marcelle Moncrieffe-Newman is a highly accomplished HR leader with a distinguished career spanning Chief People Officer roles in both the public and private sectors. She currently serves as Chief People Officer at City St George’s, University of London, where she leads innovative strategic initiatives in workforce planning, talent management, and organisational transformation.
In addition to her executive responsibilities, Dr Moncrieffe-Newman is a board member of the North London Foundation Trust, where she chairs the People and Culture Committee. She played a key role as lead non-executive director during the significant merger of two NHS trusts, utilising her expertise in governance and organisational change.
A recognised thought leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Dr Moncrieffe-Newman’s doctoral research at Heriot-Watt University focused on the impact of workplace culture on the careers of Black employees. This research forms the foundation of her forthcoming book, "One Step Forward, Two Steps Black: Navigating Anti-Black Workplace Culture," which offers actionable strategies for addressing systemic inequities in professional environments. The book is scheduled for publication this summer.
In addition to her PhD, Dr Moncrieffe-Newman is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and holds advanced degrees in Human Resource Management and Law. Her career reflects a deep commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and organisational effectiveness while championing employee well-being and career development.
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Joyce Idoniboye
Oxfam Chief People OfficerJoyce Idoniboye is a seasoned HR professional with a diverse industry background in the field. She has held leadership roles in a variety of organisations including Oxfam where she is currently Chief People Officer, DDB part of the Omnicom Group, CBRE, HarperCollins Publishers, Pearson International, News UK, and Charles Russell LLP. In these roles, Joyce has been responsible for driving the people and culture agenda, employee engagement, talent management and organisational design and development.
Outside of work Joyce enjoys time spent with friends and family, travel, keeping fit especially Spin, watching basketball and roller skating.
Helen Webb OBE
WH Smith Chief People Officer
Fiona Hogg
NHS Scotland Chief People OfficerFiona joined the Scottish Government from NHS Highland, where she had been Director of People and Culture since July 2019. Prior to joining the NHS, she worked for 20 years across a range of leadership, change and people roles in the financial services and pharmaceutical research and development sectors.
Jennifer Sproul
IoIC Chief ExecutiveJennifer Sproul is the Chief Executive of the Institute of Internal Communication (IoIC), the only independent professional body solely dedicated to internal communication. She leads IoIC's efforts in setting standards and advancing the profession through qualifications, career development, thought leadership, and best practices.
A passionate advocate for the value of internal communication, Jennifer is a regular speaker and co-hosts the podcast ‘The Future of Internal Communication’.
Caroline Abercrombie
proSapient Chief People OfficerToday, she specialises in building high-performance environments in rapid growth, tech-enabled scale-ups.
A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development, Caroline is passionate about innovation, creativity and people-first company cultures.
In 2024, she joined proSapient, a digital expert network that's revolutionizing the industry through their cutting-edge AI technology. As part of the Executive Team, she works directly with the CEO to drive success through exceptional people strategies.
Hayley Mann
Formula E Chief People OfficerHayley is the Chief People Officer at Formula E, with nearly 15 years of experience across Hospitality, Beauty, Retail and Sport. Hayley has grown her career in fast-moving, innovative brands, that play to her passion of creating impactful high-performance environments.
Prior to Formula E, Hayley left the world of Beauty and Retail, moving from Liz Earle Beauty Company and Walgreens Boots Alliance, entering into the Sports industry within England Rugby (RFU), returning back to a small-medium sized organisation playing a generalist role. There she built a team and enhanced their focus on culture, engagement and strategic initiatives, working closely with the Leadership Team to translate the high-performance mentality known on the pitch, into the office.
Within Formula E, Hayley navigates the People landscape in leadership, partnering, culture and engagement, recruitment, talent and L&D to support leaders in creating conditions for teams to flourish. Hayley's focus is partnering with the CEO and Executive team to ensure the People agenda runs through all strategy and decision-making, representing the employees' voice to ensure we support and enable our greatest asset, our people, to be their most effective.
Alongside being a mum to two little ones, Hayley is passionate about showing you can have a career and be present as a parent, working hard to role model authentic, inclusive leadership.
Natalie Rogers
N Brown Group Chief People & Sustainability OfficerNatalie Rogers is a people-focused leader with over 25 years of experience shaping business strategy, culture, and transformation. As Chief People and Sustainability Officer at N Brown plc, she delivers a people strategy focused on driving cultural change, making work meaningful, and creating a workplace where people can thrive and belong. Passionate about equality diversity, and inclusion, she is also a Trustee for a Multi-Academy Trust in London and an Independent Member of St John Ambulance People Committee. Collaborative, down-to-earth approach she brings a mix of strategic insight and real-world experience.
Rachel Harber
National Star Chief People Officer
Clare Fenech
Eurail Chief People OfficerClare is an internationally experienced HR professional with a diverse background in various human resources roles. Her expertise includes leading employees through periods of change, and significantly improving engagement by focusing on personalising key touchpoints within the employee journey. Clare is skilled in developing and implementing policies that address individual needs, ensuring inclusivity and flexibility. She is committed to fostering employee development and motivation through a proactive and tailored approach.
When Clare joined Eurail in 2017, she brought an exceptional level of dedication, passion, and expertise to the company, striving to create workspaces that empower employees to reach their full potential while aligning their goals with the broader customer- centric objectives of the organisation.
Sharon Johal
Osome Chief People OfficerSharon manages global projects related to employee engagement, fostering true inclusion, high performance driven by accountability, and onboarding. Her goal is to attract, develop, and retain top talent in order to meet the company's business goals.
Sharon is deeply committed to driving meaningful change across all dimensions of DEI. With a background in championing systemic change, she advocates for equitable opportunities for underrepresented groups in the workforce.
Hannah Atack
HSL Compliance Chief People OfficerHannah is a seasoned Chief People Officer and trusted advisor with over 20 years of experience driving growth and performance across corporate and tech-enabled B2B businesses. Her expertise lies in working with VC/PE-backed and founder-led enterprises, guiding them through critical phases of transformation, scale, and value creation.
With a strong commercial focus, she partners closely with boards and executive teams to shape strategies that enhance business performance and prepare organisations for transformation or exit.
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She helps organisations build high-performance workforces, shape culture, and optimise HR operations. Her leadership spans M&A, change management, remuneration, succession planning, and people risk—ensuring people strategy is tightly aligned with business goals.
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From start-up to scale-up and exit, she empowers businesses to develop best-in-class operational infrastructures. She brings a particular passion for product-led, agile approaches that elevate both customer experience and organisational efficiency.
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Kate Evans
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Laura Haskins
CitNow Group Chief People Officer
Lindsay Jones
Delta Capita Chief People OfficerICF Coach: Accredited business and personal coach.
Mum: Balances her professional and personal life effectively.
20 Years in Talent Management: Extensive experience in human resources, coaching, sales, executive search, and organisational development.
Expertise: Specialises in talent mobility, employee retention, and leadership development.
Impactful Initiatives: Recognised for delivering senior hiring, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and culture transformation programs.
Commercially Driven Leader:
- High-Performance Cultures: Builds and sustains high-performance cultures.
- Talent Management Strategies: Aligns talent management strategies with business objectives to attract, develop, and retain top talent.
- Sustainable Growth and Innovation: Ensures organisations achieve sustainable growth and innovation through effective talent management.
Sophie Theen
Paydock Chief People OfficerAn award-winning HR and Diversity & Inclusion professional, acclaimed author, and sought-after speaker, redefines talent management in conservative industries.
Emy Rumble-Mettle
Tails.com Chief People Officer
Heidi Physick
Oodle Car Finance Chief People Officer
Katy McIntyre
Hammonds Chief People and Culture OfficerKaty McIntyre is a Board-level People Director and Chief People & Culture Officer at Hammonds Furniture, where she leads people strategy to drive business transformation. With extensive experience across tech, retail, and manufacturing, Katy specialises in organisational design, organisational effectiveness, leadership development, and culture transformation, empowering companies to scale and thrive in hyper-growth environments.
Previously, Katy was Director of People & Culture at Global Fashion Group, overseeing global programmes for 15,000 employees across 19 countries, and at THE ICONIC in Sydney, where she built high-performance cultures and led organisational strategy to drive both culture and commercial success.
A master at cultivating strong workplace cultures, Katy excels in change management, scaling organisations, and creating customer-first environments that foster operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth.
Outside of work, Katy is a proud mum of two boys and enjoys weekends making memories with her family.
Kaylee Darkins
AXA XL Chief Human Resources Officer, UK & LloydsAn accomplished HR leader with a proven track record in driving business results through people strategies. Has gained extensive experience in multiple sectors and large global, matrix organisations. With a proven ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives to drive growth, enhance employee engagement, and foster a high-performance culture in complex and fast-paced environments. Adept at leading transformative organisational changes and developing global talent strategies.
Has a deep understanding of HR practices, including; talent management, organisational design and effectiveness, HR technology integration, leadership development, business and cultural transformation. Known for driving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives while championing employee wellness and career development across diverse geographies.
A trusted advisor to the CEO, Leadership team and the Board. A member of the global HR Leadership team, and multiple executive committees, including the UK executive committee and the governance committee.
A results orientated, strategic thinker, with the ability to flex into operational focus. Has strong interpersonal skills, high self-awareness, and the ability to motivate and influence teams. Adaptable to the ever-changing business landscape, ensuring the organisation's human resources are positioned to drive success.
Melissa Emmanuel
Tom Ford Fashion People & Reward Leader | REBA Advisory Board Member | HR ChangemakerMelissa Emmanuel is an energetic and forward-thinking global HR leader with a passion for making people strategy work in the real world. With experience spanning fashion, tech, professional services and hospitality—including brands like Tom Ford, Luno, Alexander McQueen and Virgin—she’s led global reward and people operations teams through major transformation, scaling, and everything in between.
Melissa brings deep expertise in building inclusive reward strategies, simplifying HR systems, and driving engagement through practical, people-first solutions.
Currently serving on the REBA Advisory Board, she’s a regular voice on topics like modern reward design, HR technology, DE&I, and leading with purpose. Expect straight talk, practical insights, and a few laughs along the way.
Oluyomi Okunowo
Wella Company SVP, Total Reward and People OperationsOluyomi has led Compensation and Benefits programs across multiple industries and geographies, including the Pharma industry with AstraZeneca as Regional Reward Lead responsible for Russia, Eurasia, Middle East and Africa (including Turkey) and in Banking as Compensation and Benefits Head for Citibank Africa. He has a keen interest in leveraging the link between Performance and Reward to drive business outcomes and is currently keen to see the evolution of People Data Management as Talent and Workforce Management evolve in the Digital age, leveraging new technology.
Jo Hennigan
Kent SVP Communications & Advocacy
Nick Holmes
Avalere Health Vice President, Learning & CultureNick Holmes is an award-winning learning and culture architect, passionate about transforming how we think, feel, and engage with work. As the Vice President of Learning and Culture at Avalere Health, Nick brings over 12 years of experience designing and delivering unforgettable learning experiences and cultures that have empowered teams and organisations across the globe.
Chrissie Clarke
Wood PLC Vice President Global Engagement, Diversity & InclusionChrissie has strong leadership skills with a flair for strategy development, transformation, collaborative stakeholder engagement and embedding positive cultural change. She has created and driven global diversity and inclusion strategies and action plans with proven results and designed engagement campaigns for a range of industries spanning maritime, engineering, property, mining, theatre and law. She loves to think outside the box, empowering colleagues and stakeholders and ‘walking the talk’ in all aspects of her life.
Marcos Eleftheriou
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Wendy Murphy
Exinity VP Corporate Communications
Jodie Craig
L'Oréal HR Director - L'Oreal Dermatological Beauty UKII am a HR Leader and ICF Accredited Coach with 20 years experience partnering and developing leaders in the consumer goods industry. I am passionate about unlocking the potential in teams and the possibility for growth in adversity. I am an avid club cyclist often out in the hills of surrey in search of great cake!
Natasha Rudy
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Regional Director of People & CultureNatasha’s diverse career spans luxury hotels, banking, casinos, and consulting, with hands-on experience working in South Africa, the Maldives, Seychelles, and the United Kingdom. She began her career in learning and development and has since established a strong leadership profile with prestigious organizations known for exceptional service and employee satisfaction.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology and an MBA from the renowned EHL Hospitality School in Switzerland. Natasha has also served on the faculty at Henley Business School, sharing her expertise in leadership and strategic HR management. Passionate about creating environments where teams excel, Natasha is dedicated to unlocking their highest potential.
Sarah McKenna
Howdens Joinery Ltd Director of HR SupportSarah has enjoyed many career highlights, including opening two LEGOLAND Parks, setting up HR shared services, and leading transformational change. Passionate about diversity and inclusion, Sarah loves to learn, collaborate, and mentor others, enabling them to do their best work. Sarah's work is defined by a measured influencing style, professional courage, and trusted relationships and expertise.
Donna Dew
The AA UK & Corporate Functions People DirectorAt Kingfisher she supported the creation of a brand-new function bringing together product development, sourcing and supply chain from across the different brands into one team. One of her proudest achievements is the modernisation of the Retail operating model for William Hill - an 18-month programme that looked at holistic improvements to the shop management structure, modernising recruitment, induction and technology and allowing us to pay shop colleagues above National Living wage for the first time. Now at The AA, she’s supporting the COO and Corporate Functions in their mission to improve cross-team collaboration, embed hybrid working and strengthen talent planning.
She’s passionate about creating value through creative but commercially focused people plans. Outside of work she loves open water swimming and will always have a book recommendation to hand!
Nic Becker
Molson Coors Western Europe Rewards DirectorI am a values-driven and seasoned business and reward leader with a wealth of experience in the drinks industry. My diverse background spans various roles in Finance, HR, and Property, allowing me to bring a holistic perspective to my work.
I am passionate about collaborating with business leaders to enhance individual, team, and organizational performance.
My commitment to excellence and strategic partnership drives impactful results and fosters a culture of growth and success.
Christos Tsaprounis
AutoTrader People & Culture DirectorChristos is an organisational leader with a passion for creating inclusive high performing workplace cultures. His career is his mission. And his mission is to prove how powerful it is when heads meet hearts and divisions come together to create a mosaic of skills and diverse thinking.
He leads the People, Culture & Environment team at Auto Trader; a Top 50 Inclusive Companies and one of the most profitable companies in the FTSE 100. Auto Trader is proof that purpose and an inclusive culture are key building blocks for long term commercial success.
Christos spent four years at the Co-operative Bank before joining Auto Trader in 2014 where together with his brilliant team he focuses on creating a colleague experience that fuels performance. Born in Athens and moved to the UK to complete his MSc in Human Resources at The University of Manchester. Prior to that he studied at the American College of Greece and the London School of Economics.
He loves the city of Manchester and its people. It’s his home. He is actively involved in making a difference working with leading charities. He’s a Trustee of We are Survivors and Vice President of Forever Manchester.
Valeria Winkworth
EY Director, People ConsultingDr. Valeria Winkworth is a recognised change leader with a passion for driving human-centred transformation to create a working world of equitable opportunities open to all. A Doctor in Medicinal Chemistry by background, Valeria has been a STEM professional throughout her career, working closely with Executive Directors from leading global corporations across a spectrum of industries, including pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, and utilities.
Her work focuses on technology-led business transformations and workplace of the future strategies, with expertise in Change Leadership and Organisational Design.
A lead-author of multiple high-impact scientific papers and thought leadership pieces and a dynamic and passionate presenter, Dr. Winkworth has attended numerous international conferences and has been a featured guest on a variety of podcasts, where she’s shared her experience in delivering successful end-to-end large scale transformations.
Francesca Woodhouse
Edelman Managing Director - UK Workplace AdvisoryProven communications leader with over 15 years’ experience building and protecting reputations from fast-growth startups to Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies, as well as the public sector, to drive value.
Commercially-astute, I work seamlessly across the US, UK and Europe, speaking four European languages. I build a culture of collaboration with the teams I lead and support. I provide strategic counsel for business leaders and boards to navigate change and deliver clear strategies. My career has seen me work with brands dealing with reputational issues, legislative change, and various crises across banking, defence, FMCG and automotive.
Sacha Harvey
Lucky Saint People DirectorWith over 12 years of experience in learning, development, and people experience, I am an innovative and creative professional who is passionate about the wellbeing, performance, and growth of people and businesses. As the People Director at Lucky Saint, a B Corp certified company that produces alcohol-free beer, I lead and implement people strategies that align with the company's values, vision, and goals.
My core competencies include L&D strategy, career development, inductions, employee training, management training, people management, team management, employee wellbeing, engagement and retention, data analysis, quality assurance, performance management, reporting, and budget management. I have a proven track record of building and owning strategies, and rolling out to exceed targets and expectations. I collaborate effectively across departments and at all levels, including CEO and senior management, and forge successful business relationships with third party training providers. I have a master's degree in applied positive psychology and coaching psychology, and I am a certified Strengthscope practitioner. I believe in evolving a culture of learning and a growth mindset to offer engaging opportunities for employees and benefit the company. I am big on innovation and using people analytics to create and implement people strategies that enable flourishing in the workplace.
Katie Klimaytys
Visa Director, Global Internal Communications, Commercial and Money Movement SolutionsKatie serves as the Global Director of Internal Communications for Commercial and Money Movement Solutions (CMS) at Visa, based in London. A seasoned senior leader, she boasts a proven track record of developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies for global corporations and household names.
Katie has worked across diverse industries, including automotive, telecommunications, transport, and energy, excelling in multichannel strategies that engage and inform tens of thousands of employees globally.
Noted for her innovative and forward-thinking approach, Katie provides strategic counsel to executives and senior leadership teams, ensuring alignment and effective communication at all organizational levels.
Most recently, Katie spearheaded Visa's internal communications campaign for the firm's 2025 Product Drop, successfully launching industry-first AI and stablecoin products.
Philippa Weare
AGCO Corporation Global Lead, Employee Experience & Culture
Kate Aldridge
England & Wales Cricket Board EDI DirectorKate Aldridge is EDI Director at the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB), the national governing body for cricket.
She passionately believes in and advocates for the power of sport to positively impact people’s lives and is committed to helping make sport more inclusive and accessible for everyone.
As a member of the executive leadership team, Kate is accountable for delivering cricket’s ambition to become the ‘most inclusive team sport’. She oversees equity, diversity and inclusion for both the ECB as an organisation and sets the vision and standards for the 56 cricket organisations that the ECB directly funds.
Her career journey includes strategy, commercial, and insights roles across management consulting, FMCG, and hospitality & travel. She is also a Non-Executive Director at Badminton England and Chair of their Governance Committee.
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Joe Salmon
Iron Mountain Director of Corporate CommunicationsJoe is a seasoned communications leader with a proven track record of driving organisational success. With over two decades of communication expertise, spanning agency, consultancy, and in-house roles at companies including Vodafone, BT, Hill + Knowlton Strategies, and Spotify. He excels at providing strategic leadership communication and coaching to enhance visibility, reputation and trust, while crafting employee campaigns delivered through compelling storytelling to help organisations to grow from the inside out.
His expertise spans leadership communication, employee engagement, and navigating organisational change. Joe is a passionate advocate for the internal communication profession, his influence extends beyond the day job. He's an elected Board Director and Fellow at the Institute of Internal Communication, a champion for inclusion and belonging through the UK Black Comms Network, a recognised event host, speaker, mentor, and awards judge. And PRovoke Media Innovator 25 honouree, with a Post Graduate Diploma in Internal Communication Management.
David Forde
Gate One Client Director
Tanya Evans
Lloyds Banking Group Culture and Leadership DirectorHer deep conviction that cultural transformation is pivotal to Organisational change has guided her consulting work with numerous corporate clients and CEOs. Most recently, as Group People Development Director at Legal & General, she spearheaded significant cultural transformations. Her extensive career also includes influential roles at Aviva, Deloitte, and KPMG.
Tanya is particularly passionate about digital and technology innovation and has a track record of driving change in this area.
Oliver Payne
Ford Motor Company Director, Total RewardsI'm passionate about using Data Analytics to improve the financial wellbeing of employees. Working in the Total Rewards team at Ford gives me many opportunities to help do this for our 180k employees across 44 countries worldwide and I'm excited to share some stories and advice on Data Analytics in Reward.
I am also a proud Actuary (winning Actuary of the year being one of my greatest achievements).
Outside of Ford I am really passionate about innovation in pensions. I run Re-Inventing Pensions (an innovative idea incubator for the pensions industry) and Co-Founded MyPensionsPal (a supportive community to help people go from anxious to empowered about pensions).
Vidhi Thakker
VML Global Director, Talent and Organizational EffectivenessVidhi Thakker is a global talent and organizational development leader driven by a passion for creating environments that inspire individuals to realize their full potential. With experience spanning the US, UK, APAC, New Zealand, and India, she brings a truly global perspective to creating impactful talent strategies that resonate across cultures.
Grounded in her Social-Organizational Psychology background from Columbia University, combined with experiences as a Group Relations Consultant, and honed through roles at Deloitte, KNOLSKAPE, and AIESEC, Vidhi combines psychological insight with sharp business acumen.
In her current role as Global Director for Talent & Organizational Effectiveness at VML, she leads global initiatives in career development, employee experience, leadership development, recognition, and building a connected culture that transcends borders.
She is co-chair for VML UK's ERG for LGBTQIA+ communities and allies.
Lorna Leeson
7 Seas Culture Consultancy Managing Director
One Dagun
Standard Chartered Director, Talent and Succession ManagementA highly skilled strategic partner and relationship builder, One has successfully engaged with business leaders, regulators, key decision-makers, and multi-cultural teams at all levels. As a HR Business Partner, she has played a pivotal role in leading large-scale business transformation programs for both Corporate and Retail sectors, managing complex organizational design changes and implementation strategies.
Rob Peacock
Merlin Entertainments Global Director of Learning and LeadershipRob is the Director of Leadership and Development at Merlin Entertainments, owners of a large variety of theme parks and attractions all around the world including Legoland parks, Madam Tussauds, Sealife, Alton Towers, Gardaland and the London Eye.
Rob leads a global team responsible for ensuring the 30,000 plus Merlin colleagues have the skills, capabilities and behaviours they need to do their jobs brilliantly, grow their careers and make Merlin Entertainments the greatest place to work and play.
He recently founded the career coaching and mentoring business, Unlock Your Legend, where he uses his expertise and passion to help people find meaning and purpose in their careers.
Rob started his Human Resources career at Tesco's Hertfordshire Headquarters, where he worked in a variety of generalist and specialist roles. He then moved to Virgin Media, where he led their Personal and Professional Development Academy before expanding his global experience by joining Samsung as Head of Talent and Development for the UK and Europe. He has recently joined Merlin after spending three years at online retailer Very.
Abi Goodwin
Sky Group Director for Strategic Workforce Planning and People Services
Martyn Fisher
Fidelity International Global Head of RewardMartyn is the Global Head of Reward for Fidelity International. He has worked in the reward and Executive Compensation arena for over three decades. Originally a Chartered Accountant with KPMG, Martyn worked in management consulting, working on senior pay topics. He then worked for ICI plc, including a move to the USA for almost 5 years. He then joined Aviva plc as their Group Reward Director. After four years, Martyn joined Worldpay, the payment processing business. At this time, the company was owned by Private Equity, and they then had a very successful IPO in Oct 2015.
In 2018, he joined Fidelity International and runs their global reward practise, including International Mobility, and has also managed their HRIS and HR Shared Services functions.
Martyn lives in London with his wife and has four children (five, if you include the dog).
Nimai Swaroop
Coca-Cola HBC Group Head of Employer BrandCurrently Nimai leads Employer Branding for Coca Cola HBC and prior to this he was at Philip Morris since 2018 leading employer branding and cultural transformation across the group. Previous to that Nimai worked at Diageo where he led global talent acquisition having moved from the British Army where he also led talent acquisition and employer branding for the Army. Before that, Nimai worked for the Royal Bank of Scotland leading employer branding and diversity. Nimai started out in the TA and employer branding space in 2005 with Shell where he led employer branding for the group. In his early career, Nimai worked in numerous commercial and marketing roles for Centrica Plc.
Alex Saunders
GSK Head Global Digital Communications
Emma Bowden
Clifford Chance Global Head of Executive and Employee EngagementEmma is Global Head of Executive & Employee Communications at Clifford Chance law firm, leading a team with a purpose to educate, engage and motivate colleagues around our strategy and corporate brand that creates value for our firm, colleagues, clients and communities.
Emma is an accomplished communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience leading internal communications teams, large scale change and transformation, mergers and acquisitions, media and stakeholder relations, policy communications, websites and social media, crisis and issue management, product communications and corporate brand building.
Emma spent her early career working in WPP communications agencies leading accounts across numerous sectors including technology, mobile, healthcare, .com, retail, venture capital, and consumer goods. More recently Emma worked in house leading large global and regional communications teams at GSK and Bristol Myers Squibb.
Jon Randall
Swissport Global Culture & Engagement SpecialistFor two decades, Jon has been helping companies uncover who they are, so they can achieve more. His specialism is in uniting brand and culture with a clear, powerful story that unlocks a more meaningful experience for both colleagues and customers. A Cambridge graduate, exec coach, psychotherapist and change consultant, Jon’s multi-award-winning approach is practical and emotionally connected. He has spent the last 10 years agency-side, working with icons like British Airways, Red Bull and Bank of America. He recently moved in-house to global aviation giant, Swissport, to transform the culture for 65,000 people by shaping the company’s collective mindset.
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Rachel Dale
MSCI Inc. Global Head of Talent DevelopmentRachel has led Talent, Development, Culture, Leadership and Performance teams in Sky, Nationwide, PA Consulting and at now at MSCI. She started her career in commercial and marketing roles, retraining as a business psychologist 20 years ago. Her work always starts with specifying the investments in people that will deliver the business strategy, and she uses evidence-based approaches to deliver. She has a strong interest in joining up activity across the employee lifecycle to create a coherent picture for employees and accelerate delivery as well as applying customer focused innovation methods to her work. In her current role she leads Talent Development, Performance and Progression for MSCI and is putting in place the talent engine that will drive the organisation’s huge growth ambitions.
Gillian Green
SSP Group plc Global Senior Manager People Experience & Culture
Sally Otter
Bibby Financial Services Global Internal Communications LeadSally moved to Oxfam in 2010 and took on the role of Head of Internal Communications before joining the National Trust as its Head of Internal Communications where her team won the IoIC ‘Internal Communications Team of the Year. She moved to BFS in August 2022 to set the internal communications strategy for the global business.
Emily Hawkins-Longley
HELLO! Magazine People Director
Hannah Murray
GSK Technology Director, Corporate Functions Digital & Tech
Annisha Taylor
Ofcom Head of Equality, Diversity & InclusionAnnisha is a pioneering culture and change strategist with a career spanning 15+ years across the public, private and voluntary sectors. She brings a wealth of experience in embedding equity and fairness into large, complex organisations. With leadership roles at the BBC, Ofcom, and the John Lewis Partnership, she helps shape inclusive behaviours and systems that work across media, regulatory, retail and community spaces.
Annisha’s approach is grounded in collaboration, accountability and real-world impact. Whether supporting teams, advising boards, or working with grassroots organisations, she helps businesses move beyond statements and into sustainable, sector-wide change. Outside of her professional roles, Annisha is a dedicated community leader, trustee and advocate for inclusive education, culture and business.
Stella Gavinho
Entain Group Head of Wellbeingproductive employees. She believes that prioritizing employee wellbeing directly contributes to business success.
Dawn Moore
Murphy Group Group People and Communications DirectorDawn is Group Director of People and Communications for Murphy, overseeing the People and Communications strategy and activities for all of Murphy operations across the UK, Ireland and North America. Dawn has 30 years of professional experience and is also an experienced non-executive director, having held roles in the public, private and third sectors.
Dawn has received numerous awards over the last 5 years for her work on culture change, people strategy, learning and development and diversity and inclusion – work which has made a tangible difference to the organisations she has worked for and which others have learned from. In 2024, Murphy won numerous awards for its People strategy, including the CIPD’s Best Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative and the Investors in People Award for Learning and Development.
Outside of work Dawn enjoys time with her two young daughters and mentoring aspiring executives from a variety of backgrounds to help them achieve their potential.
Ciprian Arhire
Entain Global Head of People Transformation, Programmes and AnalyticsCiprian Arhire is a globally recognised HR transformation leader, strategist, and people analytics expert with over two decades of experience in HR transformation, digital strategy, and workforce analytics.
Currently, he serves as the Global Head of People Programmes and Analytics at Entain Group, a FTSE100 organisation with over 30,000 employees across more than 40 countries. In this role, Ciprian leads enterprise-wide HR Transformation programmes, tackling People Experience, Process Reengineering and the Digital HR Strategy including global technology implementations, including Oracle HCM, and ServiceNow HRSD, enhancing HR service delivery, digital adoption, and people analytics capabilities.
Ciprian has been named one of HR’s Most Influential Practitioner in 2022 by HR Magazine for his impact on shaping the future of HR through technology, data, and strategic transformation. His expertise spans:
✅ HR Technology & Digital Strategy – Deploying large-scale HR systems and automation tools to drive operational efficiency.
✅ People Analytics & Workforce Insights – Leveraging data to inform decision-making and enhance employee experience.
✅ Employee Experience & HR Service Delivery – Designing people-centric strategies powered by digital tools and AI.
✅ Change Leadership & Organisational Development – Guiding organisations through large-scale transformations.
✅ Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB) – Championing inclusive workplaces and equitable HR practices.
Beyond his corporate role, Ciprian is a thought leader, speaker, and community builder. He is the founder and former chair of the CIPD Fellows & Senior People Professionals Network in London, creating a space for HR leaders to exchange best practices on HR transformation, leadership, and the future of work. Ciprian is also a Founding Member of Hacking HR’s Experts Council, ensuring HR professionals are future-ready.
As a sought-after conference speaker, Ciprian has spoken at major HR and technology events, including: 📅 UNLEASH World in Paris - 2024 and 2023, 📅 CIPD Annual Conference (2023), 📅 HR Technology Conference (2024), 📅 Future Skills Summit (2023) and many others.
Ciprian holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Development and Consulting from the University of London and is currently pursuing an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology.
He is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, actively contributing to HR communities, thought leadership, and mentorship initiatives.
Follow Ciprian’s insights on LinkedIn, his blog, and Twitter, where he regularly discusses the intersection of HR, technology, and the future of work.
Monika Holliday
British Airways Euroflyer Head of PeopleA passionate coach and mentor, Monika is dedicated to fostering leadership development and empowering teams to achieve their full potential and also giving back to communities by offering HR support to charities and start ups.
Nick Tsimogiannis
G4S Head of Reward - InternationalA commercial Reward leader with 15 years of total reward experience and a Finance background spanning from consulting to in-house roles across various industries.
Currently managing total reward for G4S International across 90+ countries. Key expertise highlights: Executive Reward, International Assignment, Incentives Design, Reward Philosophy, Responsible Reward and Reward programs business alignment.
Shane Ashby-Roche
The White Company Head of Organisational Development & CultureShane is Head of Org Development and Culture for The White Company, taking responsibility for shaping company culture and driving performance through leading the Learning and Development and Communication and Engagement teams. In 2024 Shane and the team were recognised as the ‘People Development Team of The Year’ at the Retail Bulletin’s People in Retail Awards, recognising their dedication to nurturing talent and leadership.
A qualified Executive Coach, Shane specialises in Leadership Development, People Strategy, and Project Management. His focuses include illustrating how strong leaders are integral to shaping business direction, championing leadership development and succession planning with a core focus on individuals ‘Leadership Shadow’ and promoting inclusive and diverse cultures, through adopting a ‘Purpose First’ philosophy.
Vicky Sutcliffe
Nestlé UK&I Head of Internal Communications
Lea Hawkins-Gaboc
Virgin Head of Employee Communications and Engagement
Alessandro Storer
OVO Head of Belonging
Trish Donoghue
Bupa Global Engagement and Employee Experience Manager, People TeamTrish has been at Bupa for 6 years and leads the strategy for achieving and maintaining a world class employee engagement and experience across Bupa’s domestic and international insurance businesses.
Trish’s skills lie in connecting and energising organisations to put people at the heart of their organisation - driving better experiences for both employees and customers. A passion that is shared by her current organisation and its purpose to help people live, longer healthier happier lives and make a better world.
Sara Bartlett
Ocado Technology Head of People Shared ServicesAs the Head of People Shared Services at Ocado Technology, I oversee key HR functions, drive efficiencies, enhance employee experiences, and ensure seamless people operations across the organisation.
I am deeply passionate about psychological safety in the workplace, recognising that when employees feel heard, respected, and empowered, they are more engaged, innovative, and productive. Having worked across diverse industries, I am committed to fostering cultures where individuals can bring their whole selves to work and thrive both personally and professionally.
As a certified #IamRemarkable facilitator, I lead transformative workshops that encourage individuals to celebrate their achievements and challenge societal norms around self-promotion. This initiative aligns with my dedication to inclusivity, helping to build a workplace culture that champions diversity, confidence, and career growth.
With a background as a professional operatic soprano, I also use music to strengthen team connections, boost morale, and cultivate a sense of belonging through workplace choirs and wellbeing initiatives. Additionally, I am an active committee member of our Parents and Carers network, advocating for greater support, flexibility, and resources to help employees balance their work and personal responsibilities.
Simon Bastian
Deutsche Bank Head of Divisional Talent DevelopmentCommercially focused and strategic HR leader; a talent development expert and trusted advisor to C-Suite with two decades of HR leadership experience in complex global financial services organisations in Sydney, New York, and London. A high-EQ HR Director, certified coach, industry thought leader and public speaker.
Kelly Greenaway
phs Group Head of Marketing and Digital
Erik Rivas
Police Now Head of Employer Brand & Recruitment Marketing
Rachael Knowles
Flight Centre Travel Group Head of Internal Communications
Nick Soulsby
Cooper Parry Head of Internal CommunicationsNick is an award-winning Communications Director with over 15 years of experience in connecting people, sparking engagement, and driving meaningful conversations within global businesses such as IBM, Barclaycard, Experian, Jaguar Land Rover, and Dentsu Aegis Network.
As the Head of Internal Communications & Engagement at Cooper Parry, Nick is dedicated to delivering clear, creative, human-centric communication strategies and connecting CPers across the UK through an exciting and innovative Engagement programme.
At the Institute of Internal Communication (IoIC) Awards in 2024, Nick was named Internal Communication Manager of the Year for establishing and leading effective internal communication strategies during a transformative period for Cooper Parry.
Christian Masters
Starling Bank Head of Internal CommunicationsWith a rich professional journey spanning over two decades, Christian has amassed extensive expertise in people engagement and communications across diverse industries. Commencing his career at The Royal Bank of Scotland, he honed his skills and went on to contribute his talents to renowned organisations such as Visa Europe, KPMG, HSBC and NewDay. Since the beginning of this year Chris has held the esteemed position of Head of Internal Communications at Starling, solidifying his role as a seasoned leader in the field.
When he’s not crafting impactful comms, you’ll probably find him on a walk or hanging out with his cockapoo, Crumble.
Sejal Popat
RSA Head of Internal Communications and EngagementSejal is a senior internal communications specialist with significant national and global experience across multiple sectors. Sejal creates a vision and delivers integrated transforming strategies for organisations that help connect people to the business strategy and priorities, enhance engagement and build employee advocacy.
If this sounds like something your company needs and you are looking for a game-changing, senior-level internal communicator, please message me as I am looking for my next role – interim or permanent.
Dr Patrick Ismond
RSPCA Head of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Brian Ranson
Cuckoo Head of Internal Communications and EngagementBrian Ranson is a highly experienced communications professional, currently serving as Head of Internal Communications and Engagement at Cuckoo. With an Internal Communications career spanning leadership roles at Jurassic Fibre, Virgin Media O2 and Zurich Insurance, he specialises in crafting human led, targeted internal communication campaigns that deliver emotional outcomes and drive positive engagement.
Brian’s recent achievements include securing market leading eNPS scores at Cuckoo by developing and launching a series of values based content and platforms resulting in being highly commended by the judges at the 2024 Engage Awards.
Shetal Joshi
Ørsted Head of Internal Communications & Employee Engagement (UK&IE)Experienced Internal Communications and Engagement Leader with a history of working in the telecommunications, communications, sustainability and transportation industries.
Skilled in Crisis Communications, Business Transformation, Leadership Communications, Employee Engagement, Campaign Management Wellbeing and Employee Relations.
Strong creative, media and communications professional with 24 years of solid marketing industry experience.
Added credentials include Ambassador, Sands - The Baby Loss Charity and Certified Life Coach with the Association of Coaching.
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Rachael Payne
JLR Head of Jaguar Training
Shalini Gupta
Arup Head of Internal CommunicationsWith over 20 years of international experience, Shalini has worked across Banking, Insurance, Telecoms, and Professional Services in India, UAE and the UK.
A passionate advocate for the internal comms profession, she serves as an elected Board Director with the Institute of Internal Communications, representing the industry.
In her current role, Shalini advises the Chair and leadership team on strategic communications across UKIMEA region. She is expanding her team this year and strengthening internal communications function to ensure it remains a critical enabler in connecting employees with the business vision, ensuring they understand the impact of their roles.
Sam Bleazard
Fortnum & Mason Employer Brand Content ProducerSam Bleazard has over 25 years of experience working in communications and marketing: with luxury brand Fortnum & Mason; global engineering and construction firm Laing O’ Rourke; media business Dow Jones; retailer John Lewis; central Government department The Cabinet Office; Royal Mail Group plc, and; FMCG firm Unilever.
In the last decade he has worked with leadership teams and C-Suite leaders to help develop their communications approach - on business strategy, crisis, and employee engagement.
During the pandemic he launched two podcast shows – interviewing fellow professionals on Comms from the Shed (as a human response to Covid-19), and How Can U Just Leave Me Standing? In Search of Prince (inspired by experiences as a freelance music journalist).
He is currently employed at Fortnum & Mason – a 318-year-old business, which is a unique mix of luxury retail and hospitality - helping to establish and develop their Employer Brand.
Fortnum’s has a unique story whose origins pre-date the industrial revolution, and with an underlying purpose to ‘make joy’, it continues to surprise and delight customers in the UK and internationally.
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Chris Parkinson
Bupa Global Head Organisational DevelopmentChris has worked for a number of organisations over the last 25 years, including American Express, London 2012 Olympic Organising Committee, TSB, and for the last 3 years at Bupa.
He is obsessed with ensuring colleagues have everything they need to do the best work of their lives and enabling them to reach their full potential. Chris has used this focus to help organisations achieve incredible engagement results, and also big customer NPS improvements.
Laura Silcock
Magenta People Potential & Talent Lead
Raj Gill
BT Head of Talent Acquisition - Service
Sarah Tegerdine
Channel 4 Head of People PartneringA qualified commercially driven strategic Head of HR and Development with a depth of experience mainly in the media sector.
With extensive experience in both strategic and operational human resource management and people development, I am a senior generalist practitioner who is able to communicate effectively at all levels.
My Head of HR specialist skills include: organisational design; employee relations; talent acquisition and talent mapping; TUPE; payroll, benefits and HR system management; employee engagement; workforce planning; coaching; design and delivery of learning and development programmes; a practitioner of Insights; a mental health accredited practitioner; facilitator of team development sessions; change management; building resilience workshops; wellbeing strategy; diversity and inclusion.
I also have the privilege of supporting schools and the military prepare their people for the next chapter of their lives.
Ali Rees
Specsavers Head of People - AudiologyAs the Head of People for Audiology at Specsavers, I oversee the UK and Ireland region, driving the people agenda across our local businesses and Head Office teams. My role is pivotal in shaping the future of audiology services, ensuring we attract, develop, and retain top talent. I am also a proud member of the Audiology Board, where I contribute to strategic decisions that impact our business.
Before joining Specsavers, I have worked within a number of different industries including the Prison Service, Financial Services, a tech start-up and then the fashion retail sector.
With this experience, I bring a unique perspective to my current role, always striving to create a best place to work culture.
Outside of work, I cherish time with my family. My husband and I are parents of two boys so balancing a fulfilling career with family life is a rewarding challenge!
Jonathan Elliott
Sky Head of Internal Communications, Leadership & Business PartneringJonathan Elliott is the Head of Leadership Communications at Sky; overseeing the engagement strategy for Sky’s CEO and Executive Management Team. Jonathan joined Sky in December 2024 to lead the delivery of a new company narrative, growing clarity and confidence in the organisation’s direction, whilst transforming to ensure Sky is fit for the future. Prior to Sky, Jonathan spent almost a decade with the BBC, initially to develop the response to the Dame Janet Smith report, before leading the communications for the launch of BBC Studios as a commercial entity, the merger with BBC Worldwide, and the company’s Covid communications plan. Jonathan also led the internal communications for the launch of A BBC For The Future vision and Value for All strategy work. Jonathan also spent seven years with Santander, starting with the bank during the global financial crisis in 2008, and working on the acquisitions of and mergers with Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley. Across his career, Jonathan has gained experience in internal and external communications, marketing, and CSR.
Kevin Basmadji
KPMG Head of Talent Acquisition, Talent Deployment and Strategic Workforce Planning
Simon Gibson
Center Parcs UK & Ireland Head of Talent
Sarah Sausman
Openreach Head of Internal CommunicationsWith experience working for international businesses in both the UK and the US, she’s attuned to adapting communication strategies to reflect cultural nuances. She also has extensive experience working with organisations that have large hybrid and field-based workforces.
Tolu Osho
Diageo Head of Rewards- Continental Europe & MENATolu Osho is an accomplished Reward leader with extensive experience shaping compensation and benefits strategies that enhance employee engagement, drive performance, and create meaningful employee experiences. She is currently the Head of Rewards for Continental Europe, Middle East & North Africa at Diageo, where she leads the reward agenda across more than 20 countries.
Keeley Watts
The Alchemist Head of HRA Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, Keeley is the Head of HR for the Alchemist Bars and Restaurants, who currently have 24 venues across the UK and Europe.
With a background in hospitality, housing and the emergency services, Keeley is passionate about people whilst driving the commercial vision for the business.
Jonathon Pinch
Wincanton Head of Internal Communications and EngagementBorn and raised in South Wales, Jonathon has worked on both sides of the Prince of Wales bridge in various external and internal communications roles. In his 15 years in the industry, Jonathon has driven communications in public and private sector roles across housing, education, healthcare, UK Government and a FTSE 250 company.
Leading internal communications for the past 5 years, Jonathon has become an expert in communicating and engaging remote workers, driving social value and creating clarity and confidence during periods of change.
Si Cox
Greene King Head of Learning ExperienceDrawing on expertise across operations, talent development, and organisational change, Si has successfully implemented transformative initiatives, including the launch of cutting-edge digital learning platforms and tailored career pathways.
These programs have not only enhanced employee engagement but have also improved retention and performance across Greene King’s extensive pub network. Passionate about creating meaningful development opportunities, Si believes in putting people at the heart of organisational success. By blending innovative technology with human-centered design, they ensure that employees feel supported, empowered, and equipped to excel in their roles.
Ken Leitch
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Nick Searing
Butlin's Head of Internal CommunicationsI’ve got over a decade of Internal Comms experience working across the healthcare, telecommunications, hospitality and now holiday and leisure industry working with brands including Virgin, Prezzo and Butlin’s.
I’m a firm believer that comms and company culture go hand in hand so when you’ve got a company value of ‘We Create Smiles’ – there’s lots of fun to be had in what you do with comms.
Since joining Butlin’s I’ve supported the business with the launch of new values, overseen the communication strategy through a sale process and grown the team to take on responsibility for our I&D strategy, charity partnership, values programme and wellbeing activity.
Sean Tolram
HSBC Head of MindfulnessSean is a mindfulness teacher with a difference. He combines his corporate experience with principles of mindfulness and neuroscience to help people succeed in the modern workplace. He is currently the Head of Mindfulness at HSBC and the Founder of My Trained Mind. He is also a certified mindfulness teacher and has an ICF accreditation in brain-based coaching. Sean’s mission is to change the way we think about work. He believes that by understanding more about our brains, we can create the conditions where we can be at our best, and more effectively achieve our goals and ambitions.
Fay Simpkins
National Highways Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing
Damini Onifade
OVO Head of RewardA results-oriented Head of Reward with a deep-seated passion for leveraging the power of pay, diversity, and inclusion to fuel meaningful organisational change. With Head of Reward experience across OVO, Virgin Atlantic, Channel 4, Deliveroo, and Acas, I bring extensive experience in implementing impactful reward strategies. I am a strong advocate for fairness and equity and am dedicated to building the infrastructure needed to address pay gaps and ensure equal pay within workplaces.
Laura Barbour
MOO Head of Communication and CultureLaura has 30 years of experience in Internal Communication having completed her post Grad in IC strategy back in 2002 when the IC world looked very different to today. She has spread her wings across multiple industries including water, manufacturing, charities, ports, insurance and tech.
Having moved to London, she is now Head of Culture and Communications at MOO Print, an online print and design company that offers a wide range of customisation products with a focus on premium quality and unique design.
Laura has a passion for bridging the gap between business needs and employee voice. She likes to deliver results, is big on values, an active ambassador for DEI and keeps it human - working from the heart as well as the head.
With many IC function start ups under her belt she loves that initial fix stage and imagining IC better. At MOO she has had the joy of seeing her role expand to include culture, leading projects which aim to enrich Life at MOO.
Maureen Chambers
Resillion Head of Internal Communications and EngagementWith almost 25 years of experience in internal communications, Maureen is an expert in delivering strategic and impactful communications that engage and inform diverse audiences across different sectors and industries.
She has led and supported multiple large-scale change and transformation programmes, including mergers and acquisitions and organisational restructures.
She has a proven track record of building solid relationships with senior stakeholders, providing professional and trusted communications advice, and leading teams both directly and virtually.
Following a successful career at BT, and several years at William Hill, Maureen decided to return to contract work. She spent some time working at Imperial Brands and The Crown Estate before joining Resillion late last year. She is now their Head of Internal Communications and Engagement, a new role at the company.
Resillion provides global quality engineering, testing, conformance, interoperability and assurance services from initiation to launch across software .
Marina Bhonsle
Linklaters Head of Internal CommunicationsMarina is a creative and commercially focused global communications and marketing professional. With extensive experience in internal communications, employee engagement, client communications and brand management, Marina has worked across multiple sectors (financial services, professional services, technology, retail) in India, the UAE and currently in the UK.
Marina has led employee communications for transformational change, complex mergers and acquisitions and launched enterprise wide initiatives at Barclays, Linklaters and Nomura.
In recognition of her work, in 2021, she was named as the Top 20 Global Indians in PR and Communications by Reputation Today - https://reputationtoday.in/20-global-indians/
Having spent considerable time working in advertising, she has developed high impact B2B and B2C advertising strategies for HSBC, Pepsi, Force Motors, Mother’s Recipe to name a few.
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Nagina Kayani
WWF Head of Diversity,Equity & InclusionNagina Kayani is a distinguished leader in the field of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) with a proven track record of delivering impactful initiatives at a senior level. Currently serving as the Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at WWF-UK, Nagina has been instrumental in shaping and driving the organisation's DE&I strategy. Her work includes coordinating independent impact evaluations, developing extensive resources for ongoing DE&I engagement, and incorporating DE&I behaviours into leadership standards and competency frameworks.
Nagina's career spans well over two decades, during which she has held pivotal roles in various organisations. Prior to her current role, she was the Head of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at Barnardo’s, where she developed an EDI Action Plan to support the organisation's 10-Year Corporate Strategy and delivered national EDI conferences.
Her achievements also include leading Barnardo’s to win its first-ever PINK News LGBT equality award
and maintaining a Top 100 ranking in the Stonewall index. Her extensive experience also includes serving as the Equality, Diversity & Human Rights Manager at the City of London Corporation & City of London Police, where she developed and implemented an Equality Impact Assessment methodology and established a Corporate EDI Board.
Nagina has also worked extensively in local government including London Borough of Tower Hamlets, where she played a key role in achieving and maintaining the highest level of the Equality Standard for Local Government and at Chelmsford City Council where she was instrumental in the establishment of Essex Pride
Nagina is an accredited Local Government Association Diversity Peer and has a strong background in stakeholder engagement, policy development, and training. She has successfully managed high-profile projects, secured funding for Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, and developed innovative service delivery solutions.
Dan Selinger
University of Oxford Head of Communications and Engagement - Professional Service
Amy Ellis
phs Group Head of Internal Communications and EngagementAmy has nearly 20 years’ experience in both internal and external communications and now leads the Internal Communications at phs Group, with responsibility for all communications and engagement for their 3000 employees.
Amy and her team have won multiple awards throughout her 4 years at phs Group, and she credits this to not only the hard work of the team but the mindset to try anything once. We own all communications for the group and leadership and ensure we’re using the right channels, at the right time for the right audiences so our employees are fully informed, involved and inspired by our activities.
Hannah Rolph
Knight Frank Head of Talent Acquisition
Odette Hamilton
MUFG EMEA Head of Employee Experience and EngagementWith extensive experience as a HR professional across a number of industries, I am currently in a role which allows me to play out my passion which lies in shaping workplace culture, driving employee engagement, champion DEI, and elevate the voice of employees so that they feel safe, heard, connected.
Officially, as Head of Employee Engagement and Experience, my role is to empower the Culture strategy for EMEA by fostering an environment where employees are highly engaged with a sense of belonging and empowerment, enabling an enhanced employee experience.
I am therefore currently responsible for the creation, delivery and reporting of employee engagement initiatives, and driving ownership and accountability of leaders, managers and employees to strengthen our organisational culture.
Working with teams across various stakeholder groups both within region and globally in a complex matrix structure to support a programme of continuous organisational enhancement which helps us to achieve our vision.
Luna Frank-Riley
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Head of Diversity and Inclusion
Rebecca Moran
Chatham House Head of HRShe brings a business-partner-first approach to HR, combining strategic leadership with a hands-on mindset — she is just as comfortable in the boardroom as she is in the day-to-day of a thriving People team.
Kelly Newman
Ampa Group Head of Internal Communication & EngagementKelly Newman is a strategic internal communications and engagement leader with over a decade of experience in the public and private sectors. Passionate about connecting people with purpose, she specialises in high-impact communications that drive engagement, alignment, and cultural change.
As head of internal communication and engagement at Ampa Group, Kelly has led innovate strategies that unite employees across multiple brands and locations. A champion of smart, scalable communication, Kelly is experienced in coaching leaders, embedding organisational values, and making complex change feel simple. She has been recognised for her work in digital transformation, employee advocacy, and brand engagement.
Alex Rylance
Netcompany Head of Human ResourcesAlex Rylance (he/him) is a transformation and change focused human resources leader with over 20 years of industry experience. He is an inclusive professional, advocating for social value, minimising digital skill gaps, and implementing changes based on employee voice and industry knowledge.
Alex is well equipped with the skills to continue growing a more sustainable, people-oriented business. Actively working alongside executive leadership teams, he trusts that fast-paced growth in technology will help to create more fulfilling jobs within Netcompany, as well as the industries it works with.
Alex is a firm believer that the workplace is an environment to develop your skills, grow professionally and personally, and ultimately enjoy yourself.
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Rachel Lees
Money Plus Head of People
Gerrard Hartland
NHS Blood and Transplant Deputy Head of Internal Communications
Natasha Liedl-McDowall
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) Senior Manager Internal CommunicationsCustomers will only love a company when their employees love it first.
I believe in a corporate world where employees feel inspired at work. My career is about using the vehicle of internal communication to help people feel fulfilled in the work that they do and safe to speak up. In doing so, internal communication plays a vital role in protecting and elevating a company’s reputation. It starts from the inside.
Originally trained as a television journalist in live breakfast TV and owning a wellness business myself, I've worked across a variety of large organisations from technology at arm, and data & analytics in the London Stock Exchange, to energy at Veolia and the civil service through Covid and Brexit.
I’ve worked with global audiences across 190 countries and those in the disparate UK frontline with our refuse collectors and retail branches and observed how technology that’s developed in the Chief Operating Office impacts the reality of our frontline.
Most of my career has involved filling brand new internal communications roles for companies, building teams from the ground up and starting with a new challenge, bringing new ideas to the table to create a function that’s not just ‘taking orders’ but a valuable, trusted advisor to the organisation it serves.
Mattia Colzada
Bang & Olufsen Digital Program Manager
Dev Mistry
FEELD Internal Communications Specialist
Jonathan Stuart
Mind Workplace Partnerships Lead
Laura Pickering
Alzheimer's Society Head of Internal Comms and EngagementLaura’s currently the Head of Internal Communications Engagement at Alzheimer’s Society, and recently led the Cancer Research UK internal comms team to win Best not-for-profit/public sector team, 6-10 people’ in the 2024 Institute of Internal Communications Awards.
Jo Pitchford
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Nadine Anderson
Westminster City Council People, Culture and Engagement Strategic LeadFor more than 15 years my journey has been about shaping organisational cultures and empowering leaders. My recent focus has been on employee culture and engagement to drive innovation and service excellence.
Leveraging skills in workshop facilitation and volunteer engagement, my approach is to foster collaborative environments that enable quality improvement and effective change. The goal is to build resilient organisations and communities, where people feel valued, engaged, and ready to meet the challenges of today's dynamic landscape.
Lindsay Comalie
The London Clinic Strategic People PartnerI'm a People and Culture Leader with a passion for unlocking potential at every level of an organisation. With deep expertise across the full spectrum of strategic HR and organisational design and development, I bring a results-oriented, evidence-based approach to shaping inclusive cultures, enabling transformational change, and driving sustainable performance.
My work spans organisational design and development, leadership and talent strategy, succession planning, performance frameworks, and employee experience. Whether it's leading change or designing people strategies, I focus on what really matters: creating meaningful impact for people and performance.
As a Certified Business Psychologist (ABP), Positive Psychologist, and Systemic Team Coach, I draw on a strong foundation in behavioural science to inform strategy and practice. I have led organisational coaching initiatives and am an experienced Coaching Supervisor, supporting the development of internal and external coaches. I’m also a Registered Test User with the British Psychological Society, a member of its Division of Coaching Psychology, and actively engaged in the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
I champion psychological safety, inclusion, and purpose-led leadership as key enablers of innovation and high performance.
Charlotte Egan
John Lewis Talent Acquisition Optimisation & Data Manager
Frankie Garforth
RNID Strategic Programme Lead
Damla Şener
Amazon Senior RecruiterBefore joining Amazon, I led continuous improvement initiatives. I focused on enhancing team performance metrics, designed innovative talent programs, and successfully integrated new interview tools, by using gamification process and online assessment integrations.
Additionally, I played a pivotal role in defining the recruitment strategy for the country. Serving as a recruitment trainer, I conducted 30+ training sessions for leaders on effective recruitment practices. Furthermore, I formulated the university strategy, successfully establishing long-term agreements with universities in Turkey. I've designed MT/ internship programs and case studies for the university events.
In addition to these accomplishments, I proudly served as an Asana ambassador, contributing to operational excellence. Furthermore, my strong focus on AI aligns with my commitment to supporting Amazon TA's digital transformation initiatives.
Now at Amazon, I bring over 5 years of experience in recruitment and HR, with a proven track record in developing effective sourcing and interview strategies, leveraging talent intelligence, and delivering high-quality results to hiring teams. My experience includes managing end-to-end recruitment processes for both corporate and field roles.
Áine Murphy
Care Quality Commission Deputy Director - Internal Communications and Engagement
Ross Marshall
London Borough of Havering Wellbeing, Reward and Recognition LeadRoss Marshall is a dedicated Wellbeing Reward and Recognition Lead at the London Borough of Havering, where he plays a pivotal role in the Human Resources & Organisational Development department. With a strong background in administration, employment & training, social enterprise, and PMO, Ross brings a wealth of experience to his current role. He is a certified Mental Health First Aider, known for his exceptional communication and listening skills.
In his role, Ross is responsible for delivering a professional wellbeing service that aligns with 4 strategic pillars of wellbeing (Physical, Psychological, Social and Financial) and positively influences the employee experience. He leads the wellbeing aspects of the total reward approach, including recognition, wellbeing and health, staff forums, and engagement.
Below are some of the employee recognition events Ross leads on.
• Special Thanks and Recognition (STAR) Awards
• Long Service Awards
• Choose Havering Praise.
Dr Sarah Pass
Engage for Success Engage for Success Board Member and Senior Lecturer NTUSarah is a practice-oriented academic who concentrates on employee experience and engagement. She is a member of the Engage for Success (EFS) Advisory Board and co-leads the EFS annual survey, which benchmarks the engagement levels of the UK working population. Sarah leads EFS projects focusing on different aspects and influences of engagement in practice and is also Chair of the EFS East Midlands Area Network. Sarah is a Fellow of the RSA, an Academic Associate of the CIPD, and a member of the Involvement and Participation Association (IPA) Working Insights Group. In 2023, Sarah was ranked by HR Magazine as an Influential Thinker in HR. Sarah currently works as a Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Business School (NTU).
Matt Burney
Indeed Senior Strategic Advisor - Talent Intelligence
Michael Farrier
Indeed Flex Solutions Director
Donal McLaughlin
Indeed Senior Director - Enterprise
Greg Stortz
Interact Software Director of Engagement
Jemma Goodman
Interact Software Director of Account Management
Spencer Walker
Deliveroo for Work Global Director
Jonathan Austin
Best Companies Founder & CEOJonathan Austin, the Founder and CEO of Best Companies, has dedicated nearly 25 years to exploring the powerful connection between employee engagement and performance to enhance overall organisational health. His passion for creating a community of like-minded individuals who value and respect their people has driven him to make significant improvements in the world of work.
Jonathan pioneered the development of a unique, world-class methodology that has become the gold standard for measuring, improving, and recognising workplace excellence in the UK. This methodology underpins Best Companies' comprehensive suite of insight-driven products, which help organisations build future-ready workforces, redefine people management expectations, and foster organisational agility and resilience.
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Darren Parker
Zendesk Regional VP, Customer Success
Peter Durkin
Blink VP of SalesPeter Durkin is the VP of Sales at Blink, where he leads a global team dedicated to transforming the way organisations engage and empower their workforces. With a proven track record in SaaS sales and a passion for innovative technology, Peter specializes in creating value-driven solutions that address today’s most pressing workplace challenges.
Elliott Galloway
Prezzee UK Sales Lead
Jean-Louis Bénard
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David Purcell
HC-One Internal Communications Manager
Darren Parker
Zendesk Regional VP, Customer Success
Kaz Hassan
Unily Employee Experience Industry Lead
David Fletcher
Appspace Vice President Workplace Communications Strategy
Katy Mogra
Oak Engage Customer Success Manager
Syd Lawrence
Flip VP Strategic Workflows
Andrew J Troup
Blackbaud Head of Giving & Engagement
Rhiannon Stroud
TheTruthWorks Consultant Partner | Co-founder
Pete Briggs
Epassi UK Sales Director
Eva Appelbaum
Gate One Client Director
Caleb Chisholm
Cocentric Head of Digital ConsultingUsing his past experiences from leading internal digital engagement at NatWest, he has worked with a wide range of UK and International brands from manufacturing, to finance, and retail to professional services.
This work has included creating award winning campaigns and content, reviewing channel effectiveness, delivering strategic consultancy and launching digital communication and collaboration platforms.
Patrick Hyland
Remesh Organisational Psychologist
Luke McKeever
Thomas Chief Executive Officer
David Ledger
Vimeo Solutions Consulting LeaderDavid now brings that passion for development and training innovation to Vimeo, with a clear vision on how advances in the video technology space can bring huge benefits to the world of L&D.
Prelini Udayan-Chiechi
Wagestream Chief Marketing Officer
Hannah Scott
Deskpro VP of Solutions
Dermot Watchorn
YuLife Community & Events Manager
Natalie Agostinho
Remote Senior Solutions Consultant - Mid Market - EMEA
Ashley Tobin
Workvivo Strategic CX Manager
Rosie Barrett
Workvivo by Zoom Internal Communications & Engagement Consultant
Tim Lotherington
Havas People Manager Partner - Employee ExperienceTim leads Havas People's Employee Experience offer, helping clients boost engagement and ultimately productivity. He has worked in the talent communications world for some 20 years, helping set up a Havas People offering in the USA and Asia.
Now back in the UK he regularly writes and speaks on EX and the incredible impact it can have on organisations. He co-authored our recent report The Employee Experience Gap and will always find time to chat to about his passion for talent.
Rebecca Reffell
Havas People Head of StrategyBecs leads the Havas People strategy team and is a highly experienced Employee Comms Strategy expert with over 24 years of experience (at Havas People since 2017). With a passion for EX (our recent research was her brainchild), she has worked with a whole range of clients on projects ranging from complex employer brands to internal engagement to talent attraction communications in sectors including law, financial services, tech, pharma, FMCG, fintech, telecoms, engineering and more. She has worked with a wide range of clients including Mars, Standard Bank, Discover Financial Services, Hitachi Vantara, RWE, adidas, and many more.
Ian Feaver
Terryberry Managing Director
Dr Brian Slattery Ph.D.
Wrky CEO & Co-Founder
Matthew Burgess
Work Networks Director of Customer ExperienceAs Work Networks’ Director of Customer Experience, he believes the digital employee experience is at its best when it reflects how things really are and shapes how they could be.
Georgie Scott
Blink Marketing Director
Orna Morris
Zendesk Senior Solutions Consultan
Eileen Burbidge
Fertifa Executive Director
Verity Cherrez
Workvivo by Zoom Communications and Engagement ConsultantVerity Cherrez is a specialist in engagement, branding, and communication. She helps organisations build authentic employer brands and vibrant internal communities through the power of storytelling and creating inclusive cultures where people feel connected, valued, and inspired. In her role as a consultant at Workvivo by Zoom, Verity partners with clients to unlock the platform’s full potential, enhancing engagement and strengthening employee experience.
Sarah Marrs
Awardco Organisational Behaviour Scientist & Evidence-Based HR Practitioner
Rob Cheesewright
Pinwheel Chief Impact Officer
Craig Cowdrey
Sonder CEO
Faith Skinner
Sonder Culture Lead
Tom Jewell
Zinc VP Customer
Christina Lewis
Herizon Trainer, Speaker and Coach
Cathy Brown
Barrow Cadbury Trust Head of Economic JusticeCathy (she/her) works with people and organisations to create inclusive, healthy and more productive workplaces that work for everyone.
A renowned leader, speaker and communicator, Cathy blends curiosity and empathy with deep cross-sector experience. She prides herself on helping people move out of stressful situations to create human-focused workplace cultures where compassion and connectedness – and people – are encouraged and valued.
Cathy has led organisations across a range of industries including Engage for Success (the UK’s movement for Employee Engagement), and has helped to transform many more through her work as Capability Brown, and most recently at Management Geek.
Cathy carries her personal experience of neurodivergence into the solutions she co-creates with her clients, through conversations, commitment and curiosity - helping them to manage themselves and their teams in ways that work for everyone.
Jo Dodds
Engage for Success Co-Strategy DirectorAs co-Strategy Director of Engage for Success, Jo is focused on spreading the word about employee engagement and shining a light on good practise, inspiring people and workplaces to thrive. She also co-hosts the long running weekly Engage for Success radio podcast talking all things employee engagement with a wide range of guests from all over the world. Her corporate background is in regional and national HR and training roles within large retail and leisure organisations. She started her own business in 2005 and has since worked with people and organisations to take advantage of the digital and social media opportunities to create engagement with customers, employees and other stakeholders.
Jo Moffatt
Engage for Success Partnerships & Strategy DirectorJo has been a volunteer with the Engage for Success movement since its launch. As Partnerships & Strategy Director she sits on the Advisory Board and co-hosts the weekly Engage for Success radio show, interviewing guests from across the engagement world. The EFS agenda is absolutely aligned with Jo’s vision ‘to make workplaces better places to be’. As passionate about brands and their power to move people as she is about employee engagement and its vital role in delivering a high performing organisation, Jo put the disciplines together as founder of a leading creative consultancy, leveraging the creative and insight led approach of the advertising world to engage employees inside organisations. Jo becomes almost evangelical about the power a well-positioned and consistently delivered brand has as a catalyst for employee engagement and business success - creating cultures that make workplaces work, for employees as well as shareholders and stakeholders.
Charlotte Dahl
7 Seas Culture Consultancy Managing Director
Martin Hill-Wilson
Brainfood Training Co-FounderMartin Hill-Wilson is a long-standing member of the Customer Engagement community. Over his career, he has launched a series of change initiatives using the dynamic of action-based learning – most recently AI for Non Technical Minds. All are designed to disrupt and reset the ‘art of the possible’ using new operating models re-imagined through foundation user education.
Nick Brice
Soul Corporations CEOI help leaders and teams unlock their potential by transforming communication, developing soulful leadership, and driving measurable organisational success. As the CEO of Soul Corporations and White Room Theatre/Bite-Size Plays™, I create innovative, engaging programmes and coaching with my Soul Corporations' associates that inspire individuals to thrive in today’s dynamic, AI-powered world.
With a certification in Neuroscience in Business Leadership from MIT Sloan School of Management and a background in psychology, theatre, and TV production, I bring a unique blend of science, creativity, and practicality to my work. My approach combines cutting-edge insights with real-world applications, delivering lasting behavioural change for leaders and teams.
Jill Scott
Women's Euro 2022 Champion, Queen of the Jungle & Soccer Aid CaptainOne of England's most decorated players, Jill Scott is one of the few Lionesses to have surpassed 150 caps. After featuring at nine major tournaments, she got a winners' medal as part of the team who won EURO 2022 on home soil. An infectious character off the pitch, and a player for the big occasion on it, the influential midfielder stepped up to the plate whenever her country needed her most. Her England career was punctuated with some key strikes – the winner against Netherlands in the EURO 2009 semi-final, the equaliser against Belgium in EURO 2017 qualifying, and the finish in the 3-0 win over Wales which sealed England’s place at France 2019. Jill began her career with her hometown Sunderland, before spending seven years at Everton and then joining City in 2013. She later had loan spells back at Everton and Aston Villa. She won her hundredth cap against Australia in 2015, before clocking up another fifty over the following six seasons. When Jill started the 3-0 win over Cameroon at France 2019, it was her eighteenth appearance at a World Cup final, the most of any England player in history. Jill retired from football as the second-highest capped player. During her time in the game, she won every domestic honour, including the Women's Super League title with City, and four women's FA Cups. Jill was voted FA Players' Player of the Year, FA International Player of the Year, and was appointed an MBE for services to women's football. She also entered the jungle and was crowned the winner of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.
Alex Scott MBE
BBC Sport and Sky Sports Former professional footballer, pundit and presenterCommentary line up. Alex has been involved in co-presenting Match of the Day Kickabout most Saturday mornings as well as forming part of the presenting team for The Women’s Football Show on Sunday evenings. She also took to writing a weekly women’s football column in the Morning Star and is a regular face on Premier League Productions’ Fan Zones. Away from the world of football, Alex took part in and won Bear Grylls: Mission Survivor and the Sports Relief Strictly Come Dancing special in 2018. Along with her achievements in broadcast, Alex has undertaken some exciting commercial and ambassadorial opportunities. In 2018, Alex began her partnership with Cadbury’s alongside Jamie Redknapp and Ian Wright, which is to continue into this year. She has also begun an ambassadorial role with Nike and is continuing her relationship with Barclays as a key spokeswoman for their move into the world of Alongside this, Alex is an ambassador for Arsenal Football Club. Alex is also heavily involved in charitable projects, working with Premier League Communities and launching the Sky Ocean Rescue and Premier League Plastic Pollution Challenge. She also opened The Alex Scott Academy in 2012 in partnership with Kingston College and Puma, the first of its kind for women in the UK. Alex wanted to create an academy system that not only focused on training but also focused on working towards qualifications, providing players with an unrivalled calibre of training, skill development and match play all while promoting excellence in the class room as well.
Gail Emms MBE
Former World Champion Badminton playerWith Team GB achieving unprecedented Olympic success and the whole of the United Kingdom fascinated by the sporting world, Gail Emms MBE is an icon of British sporting success. Former world champion and having won a silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games with mixed badminton doubles partner Nathan Robertson, the sporting star can now look back on a career that saw her reach the very top of her sport. As one of Britain’s inspiring Olympians, Gail represents the very best of the nation’s sporting offering. Playing badminton from the age of four, she has shaped her career around the sport and began representing her country in 1995. Her appearances in both women’s and mixed doubles tournaments have seen her awarded with gold, silver and bronze medals and she consistently achieved results that saw her reach the top of the world rankings. Inspired by her family’s love of sport, Gail was destined for a glittering career. Now retired from professional competition, she has turned her attentions to sharing the hugely positive impact that sport can have on life and well-being, working as an ambassador for sport and inspiring young people to be more active.
David MacLeod OBE
Engage For Success Co-Chair
Chalene Hanson
Burberry Global HR Director
Paul Finn
Amazon Head of Employee Experience Amazon Grocery Logistics - North America & EuropeMy core competencies include operational analysis, strategic leadership, analytical skills, and people management. I have successfully launched Fresh and AMXL sites in the UK, France, and Italy, creating value for customers and stakeholders, and optimizing operations and processes. I have also built and led high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. My mission is to solve challenging problems, develop and inspire people, and drive growth and efficiency for Amazon's online grocery and large and bulky operations.
Sophie Allington
Ocado Group Head of People Operational ExcellenceSophie began her HR career in People Operations, going on to gain experience in Talent Acquisition, specialising in employment contracts, contractor management, data protection, and compliance. After a number of years in the public sector, she joined Ocado in 2021 to lead various Talent Acquisitions teams across the business. In 2023, she transitioned to the Group People Operations, initially serving as the People Product Manager, before being promoted to Head of People Operational Excellence.
In her current role, Sophie leads a team of systems and Product specialists, focused on optimising HR processes, generating innovative product solutions, and ensuring operational efficiency. Passionate about process improvement, risk, and compliance, Sophie leads large-scale change initiatives, including new market expansions, system implementations, acquisitions and mergers and multi-disciplinary projects, as well as overseeing governance, fraud controls and audit.
Sophie also chairs the Parents & Carers Association at Ocado Group and is dedicated to enhancing the experience of working families in the workplace.
John Townsend
Unicef UK Head of Internal CommunicationsJohn believes passionately in the power of internal communications to set the tone for an organisation’s culture, leading to better places to work and ultimately better organisational results.
Rebecca Bainbridge
YouGov Head of Internal Communications and Employer Branding
Rachel Lees
Money Plus Head of People
Sarah Hood
Bupa Global Head of Engagement
Jonathan Bunn
MetLife Head of Communications and Sustainability, EMEALeading and developing Sustainability strategy across 23 EMEA markets including carbon footprint and net zero transition pathway analysis, stakeholder engagement and reporting.
Melissa Woodhead
EY Communications & Engagement LeaderThroughout her 25-year career, Mel has worked with BT and Big Four firms EY and Deloitte, along with start-ups in the UK and France. Her roles have included leading group-wide communications and extensive experience as a strategic business partner, advising senior stakeholders on strategy and change.
Mel's passion for employee engagement and experience includes that of her own team-members. Managing remotely dispersed teams has become the norm in recent years, and she has overcome geographic obstacles, fostering collaborative and fun working cultures through innovative approaches. For Mel, the true value of communications and engagement is seen through impact. The Strong when we belong campaign she worked on amplified colleague stories, promoted social connection and increased the sense of belonging of 18,000 employees. Achieving this sort of positive change through comms and engagement is incredibly rewarding, and Mel looks forward to many more opportunities to make a difference in these transformative times.
Imogen Dooley
BMW Employee Engagement Strategy ManagerIn 2023, BMW Group UK took the decision to create a new position for the organisation. Following a strategic review, it was identified that there was a clear requirement to develop the current position of employee engagement with the UK business for the German car manufacturer.
Immie Dooley was selected as the individual to take on this new position. Joined with a strong background in experiential marketing and a well-known advocate for internal communications and activity, the launch of a new role has required Immie to establish the status of the position and the importance of the work at both a C-Suite level and the wider workforce.
Now just over a year into the role and the Employee Engagement has included presenting at company town-halls, individual team meetings and board meetings. The introduction of an internal analysis tools has allowed the business to establish a baseline from which to develop actions plans and identify areas, which has formed a key element of the Voice of our People initiative.
Looking forward within her role, Immie will be focusing on bringing people together, whether virtually or physically, to improve engagement and an environment of active listening and action.
Alyssa Jaffer
Careers WriterAlyssa (a-lee-sa) Jaffer is a writing and communications expert, with two degrees in media and journalism and years of professional experience in content marketing. Alyssa is passionate about gender equity, learning and development and she actively advocates to support marginalised communities in the workplace.
Alyssa is a freelance journalist, covering women's careers, health, lifestyle and travel for publications like Stylist Magazine, Business Insider and AllBright Post. She also writes copy for small businesses spanning the luxury jewellery, wellness, higher education, femtech and interior design sectors. Check out her full body of work at alyssajaffer.com.
Hayley Mann
Formula E Chief People OfficerHayley is the Chief People Officer at Formula E, with nearly 15 years of experience across Hospitality, Beauty, Retail and Sport. Hayley has grown her career in fast-moving, innovative brands, that play to her passion of creating impactful high-performance environments.
Prior to Formula E, Hayley left the world of Beauty and Retail, moving from Liz Earle Beauty Company and Walgreens Boots Alliance, entering into the Sports industry within England Rugby (RFU), returning back to a small-medium sized organisation playing a generalist role. There she built a team and enhanced their focus on culture, engagement and strategic initiatives, working closely with the Leadership Team to translate the high-performance mentality known on the pitch, into the office.
Within Formula E, Hayley navigates the People landscape in leadership, partnering, culture and engagement, recruitment, talent and L&D to support leaders in creating conditions for teams to flourish. Hayley's focus is partnering with the CEO and Executive team to ensure the People agenda runs through all strategy and decision-making, representing the employees' voice to ensure we support and enable our greatest asset, our people, to be their most effective.
Alongside being a mum to two little ones, Hayley is passionate about showing you can have a career and be present as a parent, working hard to role model authentic, inclusive leadership.
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Ilaria Galfredi
Air France Project Lead and Engagement PartnerI am an accomplished manager with a robust history at Air France KLM.
My tenure includes roles as Training Officer, Customer Experience Leader, and currently as Business Support and Development Manager since 2021.
I am expert in training, coaching, quality and internal communication, and I have been leading projects that enhance continuous improvement and employee well-being. I am adept at creating inclusive work environments and implementing innovative work guidelines.
My expertise in training, knowledge management and customer feedback analysis underscore my commitment to excellence in customer service.
Amrita Devaiah
Cabinet Office Deputy Director, Civil Service Communication and CO Internal Communications and EngagementPrior to joining the Cabinet Office, she worked for a number of organisations from NUS to NCS Trust, setting up teams from scratch, implementing comms and culture strategies and delivering national and international events, from gala dinners to music festivals. She has been a fierce advocate for equality throughout her career, and has developed and delivered national training on privilege and works on embedding inclusive practices in teams and organisations. She also undertakes a number of speaking engagements on the importance of inclusion and empathy in leadership.
In her spare time she is the co-founder of Social Supper Club London, a zero-waste dinner club raising funds for the Felix Project, a London charity fighting hunger and food waste; she sits on the Board for both Creative Youth and The Bridging Project, organisations with social mobility at their heart, and is a mentor for Apprentice Nation.
Catherine Rennie
Mastercard, Cyber & Intelligence Director Internal CommunicationsWith over 30 years in the Internal Communications and Engagement space, Catherine is a skilled & experienced strategic thinker, operating at a senior level in Employee Engagement & M&A both in the public and private sector; balancing strategic thinking with tactical delivery.
Previously responsible for an award-winning Employee Engagement Strategy obtaining the status of the 'Sunday Times Best companies to work' for in the UK.
Experienced in strategy development, leadership, crisis & transformation communications.
A keen volunteer and support to Oxfordshire and Berkshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and more latterly, BEAT (a national charity supporting those experience Eating Disorders).