ADVISORY BOARD
We’re thrilled to introduce the Engage Employee Advisory Board — a remarkable group of industry leaders who have each made a significant impact on our events and wider community.
This board brings together some of the most insightful and innovative minds in employee engagement. Their experience and perspectives will play a key role in shaping the future of the Engage Employee Summit, ensuring our content continues to reflect the issues and opportunities that matter most to senior professionals.
Jo Moffatt
7Seas Culture Consultancy & 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.
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.
Charlotte Dahl
7Seas Culture Consultancy Managing DirectorCharlotte is Managing Director of Woodreed, a consultancy that works with impact across Culture, Change, Communications and Coaching. An accomplished culture and communications consultant, speaker, writer, podcast host and facilitator, Charlotte has a unique view on culture, engagement and internal communications, having spent equal parts of her career in consumer, then employee communications. Having worked for clients spanning every industry sector, she brings the insight and quality from the world of advertising into organisational culture and communication. She is passionate about raising the profile, standards and effectiveness of internal communication and employee experience, believing employees deserve the same care, consideration, and creativity in communication as customers.
Christina Lewis
Herizon Trainer, Speaker and CoachChrissie is an inclusivity and retention trainer, speaker and career coach. Chrissie has a decade of experience leading teams in fast-growth start-ups, including as an early-stage team member at Deliveroo and heading up Global Operations at Bolt. Passionate about Gender Equity and people-orientated leadership, Chrissie previously led the Gender Equity efforts at Deliveroo, spearheading the first woman-focused mentoring scheme, as well as introducing Accelerate, Deliveroo's programme for high-potential women. Chrissie was recently featured as a 'Women to Watch' in Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure by WIHTL.
Stella Gavinho
Entain Group Head of WellbeingStella has a decade of experience designing and implementing well-being strategies and training programmes for large, complex, global enterprises. She is passionate about helping organisations unlock the full potential of their workforce through holistic well-being approaches, ensuring healthier, happier, and more
productive employees. She believes that prioritizing employee wellbeing directly contributes to business success.
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.
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.
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.
Oluyomi Okunowo
Wella Company SVP, Total Reward and People OperationsOluyomi Okunowo is currently SVP, Total Reward and People Operations at Wella Company, with responsibility for Total Reward (Compensation, Benefits and Mobility), People Support Center (HR Shared Service), People Systems and People Data & Analytics across all Wella businesses in more than 30 countries. Prior to his current role he was VP, Global Compensation at COTY.
Oluyomi 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.
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’.
Anaïs Nebel
The Confidence Agency Founder & Business StrategistA confidence strategist, culture leader, and creative entrepreneur helping brands and businesses unlock their full potential from the inside out.
I believe confidence is the hidden engine behind performance, connection, and culture - and most organisations aren’t leveraging it. That’s why I founded The Confidence Agency: a strategy and experience consultancy delivering confidence-building workshops, events and campaigns that drive personal and collective impact.
Whether I’m consulting on brand strategy, designing wellbeing experiences, or leading keynote talks, my mission is the same: to spark bold transformation through confidence you can feel.
Sarah Hood
Bupa Global Head of EngagementSarah has worked at Bupa for over 21 years, with a background in customer service and operations management in both healthcare provision and funding, before making the switch to HR in 2015. Sarah now leads Bupa’s engagement strategy and vision, and the delivery of a global listening program connecting all employees. Bupa employs 85,000 people in a mixture of healthcare provision and healthcare funding businesses around the world.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Katie Browne
Engage Business Media Head of Events and MarketingExperienced events and marketing professional with a demonstrated history of working in the B2B sector. A dynamic, adaptable professional with a Master of Science (MSc).
Andrew Borthwick
Skyscanner Global Head of Internal CommunicationsA collaborative, story-driven senior communications leader, Andrew brings more than 15 years’ experience across internal communications, corporate communications, and journalism. He is known for strengthening culture, building trust, and translating strategy into clear, engaging narratives that drive employee engagement.
He has delivered large-scale engagement programmes in both global tech and financial services, advised Executive teams through periods of significant change, and led initiatives that consistently improved employee alignment and advocacy.
With deep experience in organisational change, executive engagement and crisis communications, Andrew is skilled at uniting people behind a shared direction while creating clarity in fast-moving, complex environments.
Suzy Jearum
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Global Digital Employee Experience Lead - Talent ManagementSuzy Jearum is the Global DEX Lead – Talent at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies and the world’s largest Coca-Cola bottler. CCEP operates across 29 countries, serving millions of customers and consumers every day, with a strong focus on creating a great working environment where people can grow, develop, and thrive.
In her role, Suzy shapes how CCEP’s people experience career growth and development through thoughtful, intuitive, and values-aligned digital talent experiences. She ensures that the digital tools and processes used across Talent Acquisition, Learning, Performance, and Talent Management not only enable the company’s talent strategy but also contribute to a simple, meaningful, and connected experience for colleagues. Working closely with teams across People & Culture, Business Process Technology, and the wider business, Suzy brings CCEP’s vision for talent to life by introducing and optimising platforms, embedding new ways of working, and helping teams adopt smarter, more human-centred digital practices. She keeps a strong focus on external trends and emerging innovations to ensure CCEP remains ahead of the curve while staying true to what makes its culture distinctive. Since 2018, Suzy has played a key role in CCEP’s People & Culture digital transformation, leading the introduction of P&C tools and supporting the rollout of global Hire to Retire processes.
With a background in project and change management and as a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, she brings deep analytical and problem-solving expertise to delivering scalable improvements that support strategic business goals. Suzy is known for driving results with precision and consistency in a demanding environment, and for her ability to influence, inspire, and build strong partnerships that enable collaborative, people-centred transformation.
Paul Rutzler
British Heart Foundation Human Resources DirectorPaul Rutzler is the HR Director at the British Heart Foundation, where he leads the charity's HR agenda across 4,500 employees and 18,000 volunteers. With over a decade of senior HR experience spanning consulting, financial services and large scale transformation, Paul is known for shaping modern HR operating models, strengthening organisational culture, and driving evidence based people strategies.
Prior to the BHF, Paul held senior roles at Deloitte, Nationwide, and Lloyds Banking Group, partnering with executive teams to deliver impactful change across complex environments. He brings a practical, people centred approach grounded in integrity, clarity, and a strong belief in the strategic value of HR.
Mathew James Dutton
Space NK Chief People OfficerMathew Dutton is the Chief People Officer at Space NK. After supporting Space NK through their high-profile acquisition by US powerhouse Ulta Beauty in 2025, Mathew was appointed to a permanent executive role in 2026 and is responsible for leading the People and Culture Strategy for the business during its sustained high growth across the UK and IRE. Mathew has extensive experience as a HR practitioner in PE backed high growth consumer businesses (retail and tech), spending a number of years with Charlotte Tilbury Beauty during its rapid global expansion and majority stake acquisition by Puig, a multi-brand international retail portfolio holder. He has also worked with other brands such as Stella McCartney, Superdrug and Gumtree & Motors/Cazoo.
Since joining Space NK in early 2025, Mathew has developed a new scalable people agenda to support commercial aims, growth and performance, with a targeted investment on people growth and development, people technology and employee experience.
Tor Goldfield
Oatly Head of Global Internal CommunicationsTor Goldfield is Head of Global Internal Communications at Oatly, where she leads employee communication across a growing, purpose driven organisation known for doing things differently. A curious, people first communicator, Tor is driven by what makes people tick, including how they experience work, connect with one another, and find clarity amid change. She brings a hands on, thoughtful approach to internal comms, with a background spanning content, brand and engagement, and a particular interest in communication that is human, practical and genuinely useful.
Lewis Rooke
Gymshark Head of Reward & People OperationsLewis Rooke is an experienced reward and people operations leader, currently serving as Head of Reward & People Operations at Gymshark, a global fitness apparel brand. Since joining Gymshark in 2021, Lewis has played a key role in shaping total reward strategies that support business growth and employee engagement. Prior to Gymshark, he gained broad reward management experience at Bibby Financial Services, progressing from Graduate Trainee to Reward Manager. Lewis holds a First Class BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from Keele University, bringing both analytical rigor and practical insight to his work in reward, compensation, and organisational development.
Victoria Anthony
Hill Group UK Group Human Resources DirectorVictoria is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and the Institute of Recruitment Professionals, with over 25 years’ HR leadership experience across organisations including British Steel, Nissan, The Guardian, Land Securities and Galliard Homes. As Group HR Director at Hill and Chair of the HBF Women into Homebuilding programme, she champions high performance, inclusive leadership and collective industry action to attract diverse talent and address the construction sector’s skills shortage.
Nick Holmes
Avalere Health VP, Learning & CultureNick Holmes is the VP of Learning & Culture at Avalere Health and a PhD researcher in Organisational Behaviour on a mission to make work more remarkable. He designs high-impact cultural experiences that fuse science, storytelling and practical tools leaders can use immediately. His work sits at the intersection of culture, growth and human experience, helping teams build organisations that scale sustainably while creating joy, trust, and momentum for their people. Multi award-winning in the HR field and in demand as a keynote speaker, Nick is best described as a culture imagineer who captivates and inspires audiences.
Emily Kirwan
BBC News Senior Head of Internal Communications and EngagementEmily is an accomplished corporate affairs leader known for delivering strategic communications and engagement at high profile media and technology companies. She has extensive experience in reputation management, transformation, crisis and employee comms. Emily focuses on embedding communications at the heart of an organisation to build trust, create a positive culture and boost performance. She is also a trustee for Yes Futures, the UK's leading youth coaching charity.
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Happiness Index
For over a decade, The Happiness Index has been helping organisations worldwide understand how their employees think, feel, and behave.We are on a mission to uncover the secrets of workplace happiness and enable data-driven actions that fuel thriving, high-performance cultures.
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Workvivo by Zoom
Recognized as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Intranet Packaged Solutions and a Customers’ Choice in Gartner Peer Insights™, Workvivo supports over 8 million users worldwide across leading global brands including Amazon, Delta, Motherson, White Castle, Heineken, Bupa, Ryanair and Verizon. Founded in 2017 and acquired by Zoom in 2023, Workvivo continues to redefine how organizations connect and align their workforce. For more information, visit www.workvivo.com.
Firstup
The platform ensures every employee - including deskless frontline staff - knows what actions to take, when to take them, and why they matter. Through mobile-first access, intelligent personalization, and automated workflows, Firstup reduces operational gaps, and enables teams to execute confidently and consistently.
Achievers
Achievers is a global leader in employee recognition and reward software, empowering 4M+ employees across 164 countries with flexible rewards, deep behavioural insights, and seamless integrations—driving engagement, retention, and performance at scale.
Poppulo
Poppulo is the leading AI-powered employee experience and communications company, driven by its pioneering Agentic AI. Poppulo helps organizations achieve more by effortlessly connecting employees through their email, mobile and digital signage software solutions and Microsoft 365 integrations. Today, over 4,500 organizations - including 47 of the Fortune 100 - use Poppulo to deliver impactful communications that inspire action and build stronger connections.
Interact
Interact powers 1,500+ organizations with an enterprise-grade intranet platform that streamlines communication, reduces IT overhead, and drives digital transformation.
Trusted by global brands like Levi’s and Domino’s, Interact delivers AI-driven personalization, deep analytics, and seamless Microsoft 365 integration, empowering IT leaders to build smarter, more connected workplaces. Explore our Resources Page or contact our specialists for tailored support. info@interactsoftware.com
LumApps
LumApps is a global Employee Experience Platform, transforming how companies engage, enable and empower their workforces. The cloud-native solution is architected to tailor each experience to the individual needs of each employee. With an industry-leading employee data layer to drive next-level personalization, LumApps can deliver truly tailored communication campaigns and orchestrated employees journeys that help attract and retain great talent. Some of the world’s biggest companies – including Capital One, LVMH, Stellantis and Publicis Sapient – rely on LumApps to build strong cultures, promote knowledge sharing, and provide a performance-boosting employee experience. Learn more at www.lumapps.com.
Culture Amp
Our platform combines pioneering people science and technology to help strengthen your employee engagement, improve your team’s performance, and truly develop your people.
Connect engagement and performance confidence to diagnose your culture and unlock the path to Peak Performance.
Learn more about Culture Amp's recently launch Performance Culture Quadrant - https://www.cultureamp.com/platform/engage/performance-culture-quadrant.
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Zendesk - Employee
It scales to meet the needs of any business, from startups and small businesses to growth companies and enterprises. Zendesk serves businesses across a multitude of industries, with more than 125,000 paid customer accounts offering CX and EX service and support in more than 30 languages. Headquartered in San Francisco, Zendesk operates worldwide with 15 offices in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America.
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ENGAGE AWARDS
The Engage Awards, now in their 11th year, celebrates engagement across customer, employee, sales, and marketing, reflecting the depth of the relationship and the degree of active participation and connection. Together, these engagement efforts contribute to organisational success and sustained growth.
