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Nikki Humphrey
Virgin Group Chief People Officer
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 OfficerI am a Board Advisor, Chief People Officer and Chief Operating Officer with more than two decades of experience guiding growth and performance of tech-enabled B2B businesses across sectors, with particular expertise in VC / PE-backed and founder-owner enterprises.
My portfolio of CPO and Board Advisory roles sees me work closely with business leaders to guide decision-making that grows, transforms and improves organisations, defining clear strategies for the drivers of business performance.
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Kate Evans
Norton Rose Fulbright Chief People Officer.png?width=400&name=Laura%20Haskins%20(1).png)
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 Global People Director (Reward Specialist)I am a commercial, innovative, and collaborative HR Director with substantial experience in leading and enhancing implementation projects, as well as developing global HR and Reward strategies.
I have extensive expertise in areas such as HR and reward strategy, talent and performance management, employee relations, and organisational design. As a collaborative communicator, I am committed to developing comprehensive HR strategies that align with both commercial and operational objectives.
I aim to foster synergy across various business lines to drive positive change through the implementation of effective HR solutions, people development initiatives, and process enhancements. My proven track record demonstrates my ability to translate and align commercial strategies into HR initiatives that deliver value and enhance overall performance.
Oluyomi Okunomo
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
Ennismore VP of Culture & 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 Golding
Nationwide Director of Colleague Engagement
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 Solutions
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.
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.
Sonia Gupta
Save the Children International Talent and Learning DirectorGlobal Talent, Leadership & Culture Transformation Expert
Sonia Gupta is a visionary leader in talent, leadership, and culture transformation, with extensive experience driving large-scale change across FTSE 100 companies and global organizations. Passionate about the future of leadership, she specializes in enabling businesses to build inclusive, agile, and high-performing cultures that unlock the full potential of their people.
With a career spanning Save the Children, Diageo, BP, HSBC, and Coca-Cola, Sonia has led transformational programs that have reshaped leadership capabilities, embedded purpose-driven cultures, and redefined talent strategies for the future. As Global Director of Talent and Learning at Save the Children, she spearheaded a leadership and culture shift across 18,000 employees, aligning leadership behaviors with the evolving demands of the sector. At Diageo, she designed award-winning leadership development programs that increased engagement, accelerated talent pipelines, and strengthened organizational resilience in a rapidly changing business landscape.
A thought leader in leadership innovation, Sonia brings a data-driven, commercially astute, and human-centered approach to future-focused leadership development. She has deep expertise in behavioral experimentation, psychological safety, and digital learning transformation, helping organizations adapt to new ways of working, embrace inclusion, and build leaders who thrive in uncertainty.
An accredited executive and team coach and expert in psychometric tools, Sonia is a passionate advocate for mentoring, neurodiversity, and future-ready leadership. She regularly advises boards and senior leaders on reimagining leadership for a fast-changing world—ensuring businesses remain adaptive, purpose-led, and people-centric.
Oliver Payne
Ford Motor Company Director, Total Rewards, International Pensions and Data Analytics
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
Woodreed Managing Director
One Dagun
Standard Chartered Director, Talent and Succession ManagementCurrently, Lead for Talent Management, I am responsible for Identification of Potential of top talent and Succession Planning globally. In my previous role, I led the deployment and adoption of Talent Marketplace, launching in over 50 markets, growing user base by over 300% and generating circa $6m in unlocked productivity over the last two years.
I am an expert at building relationships with a broad range of stakeholders: business leaders, regulators, key decision makers, influencers and multi-cultural teams across all levels. As a Senior HR Business Partner, I delivered large scale business transformation programmes for both the Corporate and Retail businesses that required signification organization design changes and implementation.
I am a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, a certified coach, and an active member of IGNITE: Standard Chartered Bank’s community of professional coaches and won the 2023 Most Motivational Coach award.
Mili Handa
Howden Group Managing Director, International Head of Reward
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.
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 CommunicationsI am a strategic communications leader who can deliver impactful communications that enhance the reputation and advocacy for an organisation with customers and employees. I have worked for large multinationals and SMEs and managed large teams across multiple countries. I am a compassionate leader who is motivated by coaching and developing her team into great communicators, collaborators and catalysts for the company.
My core competency is corporate communications leading internal and external; including media relations, corporate brand, product launches, marketing and corporate advertising, executive thought leadership, digital first and omnichannel excellence, crisis & issues mitigation and management and ESG strategy. I have worked with industry bodies, policy communications, events and NGOs. In employee comms I have managed multiple channels and cultural programs with exceptional engagement results. I have extensive experience in company mergers, acquisitions, change and transformation. I can navigate a complex matrix building meaningful relations with senior leaders and advocacy for the importance of communications in delivering on the company strategy.
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.
Luke Mason
Bolt Global Head of Executive Talent Acquisition
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
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
Danielle James
The Revel Collective Head of RewardDanielle is a dynamic People leader with over 15 years of experience in payroll, reward, and shared services. In her recent role as Head of Reward at The Revel Collective plc, she successfully engineered innovative total strategic reward. Danielle is an advocate for change and support for team wellness and wellbeing and is embarking on her next professional chapter as she leaves TRC plc.
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 Communications
Sejal Popat
RSA Head of Internal Communications and EngagementI help dynamic, fast-paced companies build internal communications strategies that connect people to the business strategy, provide meaning, enhance engagement and build employee advocacy.
I work as a strategic partner to the C-suite, offering an open and coaching style of communications, bigger picture thinking and empathetic leadership while being pragmatic and delivering tangible results.
I look at where your company is now, where your company wants to be and then create a strategy and plans to get there, drawing on my years of experience across a range of sectors.
I then help you put that strategy in place which could mean:
- Reviewing your resourcing model.
- Assessing skills and capability needs.
- Designing a new operating model.
- Looking at your messages.
- Bringing in robust processes.
- Getting the right channel mix.
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 PartneringAn impact-focussed, data-led senior communications practitioner. Jonathan has more than 15 years' experience from roles across marketing, CSR, external communications and - primarily - internal communications.
He has worked in a breadth of industries, as well as local, national, and global organisations, and in both the commercial and public sectors.
Having worked in finance from 2008-2014 and in media since 2016, he is well-versed in crisis and reputation management communications.
Samantha Francis
Haleon Head of Benefits - EMEA & APAC
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.
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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.
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Matt Cooper
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Head of Digital CommunicationsMatt played a pivotal role in the successful launch of the Trust’s award-winning intranet, which has been recognised for its innovation and impact on employee engagement – including at the recent Engage Awards. With a passion for improving collaboration and communication within healthcare, Matt is dedicated to utilising cutting-edge technology to enhance the digital employee experience.
Fay Simpkins
National Highways Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing
Damini Onifade
OVO Head of RewardI am a proven Reward Leader with a passion for driving change by aligning business strategy with the topics of pay, diversity and inclusion.
I am also an avid digital content creator and entrepreneur, with a passion for sharing the stories and experiences of myself and others in traditionally under-represented communities.
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
Askin Yasar
PepsiCo Head of Total Rewards
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, 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.
At the Employee Engagement Summit, Kelly will share how a shift to employee-led engagement can elevate internal communications, strengthen workplace culture, and free up teams to focus on what really matters.
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.
David Taylor
Tesco Senior People Communications PartnerAward-winning content specialist and communications professional, with a strong focus on great storytelling across all media.
* Specialist in content strategy and development - from concept to delivery in print, online, video and live events
* Global experience in large businesses, driving cultural change and embedding purpose through brilliant storytelling
* Copywriting - highly experienced in writing pay, HR, change, results and divestment communications for internal and external audiences
* Magazine features, editorial - award-winning tenure on employee magazine reaching around 36,000 people every issue
* Channel strategy - developing and analysing communications channels and products that work across geographical and business boundaries
* Blogging, scriptwriting, agency management, narrative development, design, illustration, photo editing, melodic meanderings and talking.
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.
Craig Taylor
Nationwide Senior Manager - Colleague EngagmentI currently have the privilege of leading our Events team as part of the award-winning Colleague Engagement team at Nationwide. We are responsible for delivering flagship activations and events including our AGM, Annual Awards, and large-scale leadership events, as well as a variety of activations that help connect and engage over 18,000 colleagues.
Amy Darks
Nationwide Senior Colleague Engagement Manager - CommunicationsAmy began her career with Nationwide 13 years ago, starting out in Retail before moving into Transformation and most recently Communications. In April 2024, Amy took on the role as leader of Internal Communications within the broader Colleague Engagement team. She and her team are responsible for engaging 18,000 colleagues in Nationwide’s purpose and strategy through engaging communications and immersive campaigns. Amy is a passionate storyteller, committed to delivering impactful communications that drive colleague engagement and advocacy.
Áine Murphy
Care Quality Commission Deputy Communications Direct: 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 VP, Employee Communications Strategy
Katy Morga
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 Applebaum
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.
Dermot Watchorn
YuLife Community & Events Manager
Ashley Tobin
Workvivo Strategic CX Manager
Rosie Barrett
Workvivo by Zoom Internal Communications & Engagement Consultant
Ian Feaver
Terryberry Managing Director
Tom Jewell
Zinc VP Customer
Conor Brockelsby
Sonder Head of UK
Christina Lewis
Herizon Trainer, Speaker and Coach
Cathy Brown
Handley Studios Ltd. Co-FounderCathy (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
Woodreed Managing Director
Martin Hill-Wilson
Brainfood Consulting Founder
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.
Ruby Wax
Ruby Wax OBE
Steve Clarke
Virgin Atlantic People Communications Lead
Christina Lewis
Herizon Trainer, Speaker and Coach
Sarah Hood
Bupa Global Head of Engagement
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.
Louisa McCabe
AXA Head of Internal CommunicationsWith several senior communication roles and an MA under my belt, my only regret is I didn't make the move sooner. I now spend my days doing what I love, connecting people with our leaders, sharing stories, celebrating the good stuff, and supporting people through the tough stuff.
Core skills include developing high performing teams, building and maintaining trust with senior stakeholders, strategic thinking, content development, campaign creation, writing, events, and change management.
Dev Mistry
FEELD Internal Communications Specialist
Anaïs Nebel
Lipsy London Group Culture & Communications ManagerShe started her career in consulting before working for global retailers such as Estée Lauder Companies and The Body Shop. She has a unique understanding of internal and external brand experience - and how to make it resonate - having worked in marketing and customer experience before going into leadership development and people experience. In her current role, she looks after Wellbeing, Charity, Internal Comms, Employee Listening and Employer Branding.
Carlo Beschi
Treatwell Lead Agile CoachI help value flow.
An accomplished professional, with a very broad skill set and 15+ years of experience in digital product delivery, cultural change and organizational transformation.
I leverage on agile-lean practices to partner with leaders and teams, and help them improve their time to market, customer engagement, product quality and operational efficiency.
I love envisioning, strategizing, and executing - both individually and together with others.
I relentlessly cultivate a safe, vibrant, collaborative working environment, focussed on learning, engagement and innovation. A place where people grow, projects succeed, and business KPIs flourish - all at the same time.
Beth Perry
First Central Head of Internal Communications and CultureHey, I’m Beth, Head of Internal Communications and Culture at First Central Group. With over a decade’s experience in creative and strategic positions, I’m a firm believer that comms and culture go hand-in-hand to deliver an awesome colleague experience. In a nutshell, it’s about listening, seeing people as people, and combining this with data to inform a truly authentic and kick-ass plan…that everyone wants to be part of.
Since joining First Central Group, we’ve been making a name for ourselves culturally by ranking #22 in Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work UK 2024 list, #7 for 2023’s Best Places to Work Wellbeing list and #7 in Best Places for Women (Super Large) …just to name a few.
When I’m not at work, I’m normally planning my next adventure (or living one). From Rio Carnival to the Trans-Siberian Railway, I’m never a few months away from a plane or immersing myself into something new.
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Wendy Murphy
Exinity VP Corporate Communications
Melanie Page
Balfour Beatty Head of Group Innovation ProgrammesMelanie heads up 'My Contribution': Balfour Beatty's award-winning engagement programme that harnesses the enthusiasm, knowledge, and expertise of the workforce to crowd-source ideas, innovate and problem solve. My Contribution gives employees a voice and empowers them to make positive change through the creation of powerful solutions that drive strategic growth and help make Balfour Beatty a great place to work.
Jeremy Gautrey-Jones
RSPCA Assistant Director Employee Experience
Victoria Wilson
Royal Air Force (Ministry of Defence) Employee Engagement Team Manager
Michelle Sage
Royal Air Force (Ministry of Defence) Employee Engagement Advisor
Alix Ainsley
Virgin Group People Experience DirectorAlix and Charlotte bring their experience and leadership to their current role, leading the people partnering and proposition teams. The ‘north star’ for the team is alignment to Virgin’s organisational purpose, this means investing in, developing, and inspiring the teams that are Changing Business for Good.
Charlotte Cherry
Virgin Group People Experience DirectorAlix and Charlotte bring their experience and leadership to their current role, leading the people partnering and proposition teams. The ‘north star’ for the team is alignment to Virgin’s organisational purpose, this means investing in, developing, and inspiring the teams that are Changing Business for Good.
Emma Hughes
Phoenix Group Communication and Engagement of Colleague Representation ForumWith over 20 years’ experience of internal communication, specialising in bringing the colleague experience to life and integrating the colleague voice into people initiatives.
Emma and the PCRF team won the engage award for best use of Innovation in employee engagement in 2023.
Susan Reilly
Phoenix Group Head of Colleague RepresentationSusan Reilly is the Head of Phoenix Colleague Representation Forum, part of the Phoenix Group.
With over 15 years’ experience and a qualification in Employment Law, she is passionate about colleague engagement, building effective partnerships and the power of the colleague voice.
Susan specialises in colleague representation and progressive partnership working and loves utilising her skills and experience to create and promote industry leading representation propositions and it’s benefits in the modern workplace.
Susan created the PCRF in 2021 and they successfully won the engage award for best use of Innovation in employee engagement in 2023.
She lives near Edinburgh and loves spending time with her friends and family, particularly the latest addition to the family, her first grandchild.
Neil Morrison
Severn Trent Group Human Resources DirectorTechnically, he has expertise in change management (especially digital transformation), compensation and benefits (including remuneration committees), organisational development, talent management, strategic resourcing, employee relations and communications. He's partnered with a range of CEOs and board members and contribute to the broader business leadership and strategy.
He prides himself on his communication skills and broad business knowledge. Down to earth, calm and measured whilst still working at pace and focused on delivery. The range of his experience means he's learnt to adapt and flex to different industries and cultures. he's also a qualified coach.
When he's not working, he is passionate about education, skills and the world of work in general. He's a regular commentator on leadership and management and has written for publications in the UK and US and spoken at conferences across the globe.
Tanai Vadera
Nando's Senior Product Manager
Helen Card
Homes England Head of Internal and Digital Communications
Parysa Hosseini-Sech
Onecom People & Culture Director
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.
Neil Bestford
Byggfakta Group Group Director of Brand and People Experience
Henry Elworthy
John Lewis Partnership Partner Communications & Engagement LeadAt the John Lewis Partnership, he leads the team accountable for internal and external channels, events, planning, and leadership communications, as well as running a team of communicators charged with delivering fast-paced change communications. With 25 million hits to their intranet each year, over 70 sites and 550 communities to manage, there’s rarely a dull moment in his team.
Victoria Black
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Laura Jamieson
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Duaa Almousawi
Alshaya Group Internal Communications ExecutiveDuaa brings a distinctive perspective and vision to the field of marketing and communications through her diverse experiences and forward-thinking approaches. Her ability to blend creativity with strategic thinking allows her to see opportunities where others might not, while her dedication to authentic connection-building ensures that her message resonates deeply with audiences, both in-person and online. This unique combination enables Duaa to inspire change and make a lasting, positive impact in her region and beyond.
Daniela Hoyos
Swissport Communications Manager
Ross Parker
Allianz Employee Engagement ManagerAn influential leader with over 10 years’ experience in the field of Employee Engagement, Wellbeing and Recognition.
Ross inspires and leads a network of Engagement Reps, Wellbeing Reps and Mental Health First Aiders to champion a culture where people matter, and voices are heard.
Following Allianz acquisition of LV= General Insurance, Ross is now using his expertise to roll out people strategies across Allianz Holdings.
Ross has led his past organisation to receive industry recognition as well leading project teams to scoop-up a number of internal awards too.
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).
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
Woodreed Managing Director
Cathy Brown
Handley Studios Ltd. Co-FounderCathy (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.
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.
Frankie Freeman-Day
YouTube Head of Internal & Executive CommunicationsFrankie Freeman-Day is senior communications executive and former financial journalist, with almost a decade's experience in Google's EMEA leadership team. Frankie is currently Head of Internal & Executive Communications for Europe, the Middle East & Africa at YouTube, previously overseeing Internal & Executive Comms for Google's EMEA Sales business. She has extensive experience in internal and executive communications, crisis and change communications, employee engagement, corporate communications, media coaching, speech writing and events. Prior to joining Google, Frankie was a reporter for The Wall Street Journal in London and San Francisco. She holds a Master's in Communication from Stanford University.
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
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Anne-Marie Lister
Atom Bank Chief People OfficerAnne-Marie Lister is the Chief People Officer at Atom bank. As one of the first few to the Atom team for the last 8 years she has been responsible for building and scaling people systems, processes, the working environment, and culture of the award-winning team that launched the UK’s first app only bank. She has 20 years’ experience across people disciplines including Organisation Development, Learning and Development, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and Internal Communications. Her career with companies such as Reed, Bromley College of Further and Higher Education, ACCA and NorthernPowergrid has involved working in the UK, Asia Pacific, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Caribbean on a range of People and OD initiatives. Anne-Marie trained initially with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Leeds, followed by an MSc in International Human Resources from London Southbank University. An alumnus of Roffey Park Institute she furthered her studies in organisation design and behaviour with a Post-Graduate Certificate in Organisation Development. Together with Level A and B certifications in psychometrics, Transactional Analysis, NLP, LIFO, and LAB profiling she has knowledge of and practices with a wide range of tools and methodologies.
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.
Winnie Annan-Forson
Royal Mail Head of Diversity, Equity and InclusionWinnie Annan-Forson is an award-winning Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within the Logistics and Transport industry, leading the DEI strategy and team for an organisation with circa 140,000 employees. Her previous experience spans across various disciplines within the Financial Services industry including Learning and Development, HR Strategy and Partnering, Retail and Business Banking, before pivoting into DEI. She is an experienced DEI strategist and speaker, lending her thought leadership and lived experience across various facets of DEI, including the generational, gender, race and socio-economic lens. She is an ICF-accredited coach and is passionate about creating equitable spaces that enable underrepresented groups to thrive and spends a lot of time advocating for positive outcomes for others. Winnie is a Black British Business Awards Professional Services and We Are The City Award winner, recognized for building diverse communities that drive social change. She is a first-generation immigrant raised in Ghana, West Africa, is Christian and is married with two daughters.
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.
Glenn Grayson
River Island People Engagement Lead
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.
Suzy Jearum
Coca-Cola European Partners Associate Director of Employee ExperienceSince 2018, I've contributed to the People & Culture digital transformation at Coca-Cola by introducing new global Hire to Retire processes and digital tools. My current focus is talent and learning technology and the opportunities that will unlock for our 42,000 employees.
Natalie Spencer
HSBC Head of Internal Communications, Commercial Banking and Global Banking & Markets
Yvonne Boateng
Amazon Global Engagement Programme Manager- Empower employees to become influential voices for the brand
- Keep them informed and engaged on programs through different channels
- Help them feel supported and continuously learning to drive adoption and retention.
- The way employees use social media to build their internal and external reputation
- Adoption of social selling techniques
- Internal communications so employees consistently engage and are driven to action.
- Managing communication platforms and employee advocacy specific platforms
- Measuring and reporting on the impact and outcomes of programs
- Creative and innovative ways (with or without budget) to excite the workforce
- Continuously asking for feedback on how I or my programs can improve or innovate further
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).
Catherine Morris
Home Office Deputy Director, Group Head of Internal CommunicationsCatherine’s career as an experienced comms practitioner spans the private, not-for-profit and public sectors in a range of business development, marketing, research and communication roles. After working for a human rights charity, she joined the Civil Service working as an internal strategic consultant for the Cabinet Office on a range of integrated comms strategies and campaigns. These included stakeholder engagement, market research, branding and organisational change to drive better outcomes. She then moved to the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) where her team won awards from the CIPR and Institute for Government for a transformational change programme.
Currently working as Group Head of Internal Communications, Engagement and Change at the Home Office, Catherine is responsible for senior leadership engagement, oversight of an internal comms Community of Practice reaching out to 50K colleagues, and for delivering cross-departmental campaigns focused on behavioural change.
Jenny Bloxham
Marie Curie UK Head of Internal Communications & Engagement
Josh Novelle
Convatec Global Head People Solutions & Experience
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.
Stella Gavinho
Entain Group Head of Wellbeingproductive employees. She believes that prioritizing employee wellbeing directly contributes to business success.
Siobhan Corria
Versus Arthritis Head of CultureAs Head of Culture at versus Arthritis, I manage diversity and inclusion, safeguarding and wellbeing, learning and development and employee engagement and internal communications. I have over ten years of working as a senior manage in the charity sector and I have previous experience of politics and working in children’s services as a Youth Offending Team Officer and a Social Worker.
In my current role, I developed the charity’s first diversity and inclusion strategy, established a Community Involvement Network and more recently led a review of safeguarding, developed our approach to wellbeing and our approach to employee engagement and internal communications.
I am Mum to two adult children and my miniature dachshund, Archie. In my spare time I enjoy keeping fit and spending time with m family.
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.
Graham Bowditch
NHS Blood and Transplant Engagement Lead
Carol Smith
AllPoints Fibre Employee Experience DirectorA strategic HR leader with over 20 years’ experience, dedicated to transforming organisations through exceptional employee experiences. I am passionate about creating inclusive environments where employees feel empowered, valued and engaged, driving both personal and organisational success.
In my current role, I have been involved scaling a company from 34 to 500 employee in just two years, while ensuring employee wellbeing and engagement remained central to the growth. Supported the successful merger of four sister companies in 2023, implementing innovative people strategies, and prioritising the employee experience at every level. APFN introduced a new performance management process that focuses more on quality conversations and regular feedback which has started to cultivate a culture of continuous development and recognition.
I have been fortunate to build employee experience at APFN driving key initiatives which established diversity and inclusion networks, building proactive wellbeing strategies, creating mental health champions and a set of new values to connect the four different companies with a common set of behaviours and belonging. These efforts have led to us being a finalist at the 2024 Engaged Awards for vision and values.
Simon Bailey
BT Communications LeadSimon leads communications on BT Group’s major change and transformation initiative (The Better Workplace Programme). This project affects over 50,000 BT employees and is the UK’s largest change project of this type involving changes to working practices, organisational structure and office locations in the UK. His role covers internal, external and public policy activities across the group which encompasses key divisions including Consumer (EE, BT, Plusnet), Business and Openreach. Previously, Simon was responsible for internal communications at Citi in the UK which employs around 10,000 colleagues across a number of offices from Canary Wharf to Belfast.
Charlotte Bailey
NHS Director of People and Organisation DevelopmentCharlotte has worked in the public sector for 25 years as an operational and corporate leader. She started her career in child psychology and has worked in both Local Government and the NHS. Charlotte has a passion for engagement and inclusion and has been named as one of the top 50 leaders by the HSJ and was awarded runner up public servant of the year for her approaches to engagement. Charlotte has published multiple books and developed resources to enhance inclusive practices. She worked on numerous national working groups to support improvement, including the introduction of a new profession into Education. Charlotte’s journey in corporate service began after leading two major turnaround transformations in social care, where Charlotte realised her approach with the workforce was what made change and transformation a success. Charlotte has led workforce, communications, performance and transformation teams in large and complex organisations. The heart of her approach to a successful business has been through staff well-being, engagement, empowerment and organisational culture. Charlotte currently works at Central North West London as the Executive Director for People and OD and holds the corporate portfolio of Human Resources, Staff Well-Being, Organisational Development and Leaning and Equality, Inclusion and Diversity. She is also North West London’s Integrated Care System Lead for People.
Vivienne Morris
London Energy HR Director
Natasha Whitehurst
Rolls-Royce Global Inclusion LeadNatasha has extensive experience within multiple industries, where she has gained operational and generalist HR experience, over the last 5 years she has specialised in Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging. An experienced speaker, facilitator and training professional, she uses her lived experience to help business leaders develop their own inclusive behaviours. She is currently bringing inclusion to life at Rolls-Royce -championing inclusion to support the winning culture globally, finding strength in working together, both inside and outside of the business, harnessing the diversity of people and perspectives. Natasha is co-founder and co-host of ‘D&I Spy: Inclusion Uncovered’ a weekly podcast, taking inclusion back to basics, tackling often unspoken topics with a number of high-profile guests from the entertainment, sport and business worlds. Natasha is experienced working with people and talent teams to establish more inclusive recruitment practices, and attracting diverse talent, which earned her a coveted spot on the Global Diversity List 2020.
Natasha lives in London, is a proud northerner. Natasha has endometriosis from which she campaigns and has found a new passion for running. She loves reading and learning, often travelling to feed her curiosity.
Joshua Reynolds
Lloyd's Banking Group Workplace Adoption LeadHaving spent time across a variety of roles in innovation, products and colleague experience Josh now leads the strategy behind Workplace Communities at Lloyds Banking Group, setting the direction, vision and objectives across this and other Workplace Experience initiatives and projects. Lives just outside London, a Father of 3 kids and and an avid football fan (and player when time permits!).
Stacey Ramm
Evri Head of Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Nikki Humphrey
Virgin Group Chief People Officer
Laura Colantuono
Fremantle Head of Internal CommunicationsLaura is a communications professional with over 12 years of experience gained in global organisations. She’s Italian but has lived abroad for most of her life. Laura started her career as a journalist to then join Unilever Italy in 2010, where she discovered her passion for Internal Communications. In 2014, she joined the luxury fashion brand Fendi to lead the global IC function and in 2019 she moved to London, where she joined Harrods as Internal Communications Manager. In 2020, she returned to the FMCG sector and joined The Kraft Heinz Company as Head of Internal Communications, International. After a short-term assignment at the fintech Klarna, she has recently joined the media company Fremantle, where she leads the global Internal Communications team.
Adam Dilks
Nightcap Plc Group People DirectorAdam Dilks is the Group People Director at Nightcap PLC. Adam spent the beginning part of his career in retail, where he spent many years at Tesco finding his true passion for the people function, and in 2018 Adam joined the hospitality industry as part of the HR Leadership team at Greene King. Adam began his tenure at Greene King as Head of Employee Relations, and in 2020, Adam moved into the role of HR Director leading People Teams across the groups’ Premium, Urban and Venture Brands Division. Adam joined Nightcap in March 2023 as Group People Director and is excited to get underway his ambitious people strategy. Adam’s key focus is around connecting the management teams to the people strategy across the business, which is entirely centred around improving the employee experience through creating a culture of inclusion and belonging. Adam has a track record of building high performing diverse teams, who through his leadership, have supported businesses to achieve some remarkable results, including a step-change improvement in sustainable engagement, producing industry leading results. Outside of work, Adam has a huge passion for running, reading and spending time with his family.
Tor Goldfield
Expedia Group Senior Director, Internal Communications
Elise Sallis
Wolters Kluwer External Communications Manager - Tax & Accounting
Holly Gaffney
Lloyds Bank Communities Lead, Future Workplace
Riffat Ahmed
Bupa Head of People Technology & Digital
Charlotte O'Reilly
British Red Cross Head of Internal Communications & EngagementCharlotte, Head of Internal Communications and Engagement leads the British Red Cross Internal Communications Team, communicating with audiences on the frontline, based in hospitals, out on the road, in offices and at home doing everything from raising vital funds to being their when disaster strikes.
Her mission is to make the organisation a modern and inclusive place work through communications with a sprinkle of magic! Previously, Charlotte worked at Citizens Advice leading communications for large scale change, technology rollouts and established their staff engagement strategy.
She’s also a proud mum to a toddler, a recently moved back to the midlands and always keen for an outdoor swim.
Alena Korcinova
Lipsy London Head of People & CultureIn her current role as the Head of People Development & Culture at Lipsy, she focuses on creating environments where everyone can thrive. Alena's commitment to employee development, wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion ensures that the company nurtures a supportive and empowering work culture. With a background in coaching and facilitation, she also provides leaders and managers with engaging stretch opportunities that maximise their impact on both people and the organisation.
Anisha Mistry-Jones
Which? Senior Internal Communications ManagerHi! I’m Anisha, an award winning communications and employee engagement specalist. I’m incredibly passionate about supporting organisations with enhancing their digital employee experience and using effective internal communications to foster an inclusive culture. Over the last decade, I’ve been fortunate enough to worked across a range of sectors both public and private on a diverse range internal comms and engagement projects and initiatives.
Zoe Shaughnessy
Alzheimer's Society Head of Internal Communications & Engagement
Eleanor Gooding
Boost Drinks People & Culture DirectorEleanor has been in the role of People & Culture Director at Boost drinks in Leeds since 2018. She has 20+ experience of managing people, 10 years of strategic consulting, and 7 years working in an HR best practice accolade. Not scared to roll her sleeves up and tackle the elephants in the room, Eleanor passionately believes in getting to the heart of the business, dealing with problems first and paving the way for people programmes to thrive. She is also a strong believer that you should be kind within business, even when dealing with the tough stuff.
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May Holloway
British Transport Police Head of Internal CommunicationsShe is a multi-award-winning Internal Communications leader who has reached the top of the Internal Communication profession at considerable pace through consistently demonstrating communications excellence, exceeding C-suite expectations, and delivering measurable change.
A problem-solver and creative at heart, May has extensive and deep experience in transformation – cultural, technological and operational – and comfortably navigates ambiguity and changing outcomes. May has led turnaround communications for performance – supporting organisations to make significant and sustained improvement.
Andy Webb
Bupa Digital People Experience Manager
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