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UK & Ireland CHRO Community

Join a powerful network of peers

Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CHROs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and experiences, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs

Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.

Insights

Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CHROs approach similar challenges.

Connections

Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.

  1. Boosting workforce resilience for the future of hybrid work
  2. Taking a dynamic approach to critical skills and competencies
  3. Driving consequential accountability for DE&I

UK & Ireland CHRO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the UK & Ireland CHRO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CHROs, for CHROs.

Co-Chairs

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Helen Cook

Finastra
Chief People Officer

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Charlotte Eaton

OVO
Chief People Officer

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Jabbar Sardar

BBC Studios
Global HRD

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Hayley Tatum

ASDA
Chief People Officer

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Angela Williams

Corsearch
Chief People Officer

Rob Willis

Perrigo
EVP & CHRO

Members

Debbie Alder

Department for Work & Pensions
Director General People & Place

Sarah Armstrong

Rolls-Royce
Chief People Officer

Irene Asare

BBC News
HR Director

Sally Austin

Wincanton
CHRO

Karen Bates

BrewDog
Group People Director

Ben Bengougam

Hilton
SVP HR EMEA

Ella Bennett

easyJet
Group People Director

Lorraine Culligan

Primark
Group Director People & Culture

Line De Decker

Aliaxis
Chief HR & Sustainability Officer

Sharon Doherty

Lloyds Banking Group
Chief People & Places Officer

Jason Fowler

Fujitsu
VP, Head of HR Europe

Harvey Francis

Skanska UK
EVP & CHRO

Nan Gibson

Lidl GB
CHRO

Claire Gore

London NW University Healthcare, NHS Trust
Director of the Future of HR & OD Programme

Danny Harmer

Aviva
Chief People Officer

Mike Hawes

Avis Budget Group
SVP HR

Estelle Hollingsworth

Virgin Atlantic
Chief People Officer

Harriet Hounsell

Nomad Foods
Chief People Officer

Nikki Humphrey

Virgin Group
Chief People Officer

Gina Jardine

CRH
CHRO

Monika Khullar

Shell
VP HR Sectors & Decarbonisation

Tina Lewis

National Trust
Director of People & Legal Services

Sarah Miles

Travelopia
Chief People Officer

Jo Mosley

Dorset Police
Assistant Chief Officer, Director of People & Support Services

Chris Norbury

E.ON UK
Chief People Officer

Alison O'Connor

Arriva
Chief People Officer

Susan Ormiston

Belron
Chief People Officer

Helen Paxton

Sainsburys Argos
Director of HR

Alastair Procter

Interpublic Group (IPG)
SVP, Strategic HR Operations

Lisa Robbins

Starbucks EMEA
VP Partner Resources EMEA

Lizzie Runham

Meta
VP HR - International

Nicky Salter

Williams Racing
HR Director

Kate Seljeflot

Kingfisher
Chief People Officer

Andrew Stephenson

Equiniti
Chief People Officer

Jane Storm

Saga plc.
Chief People Officer

Jennifer Tippin

NatWest Group
Group Chief People & Transformation Officer

Vicky Wallis

Direct Line Group
CHRO

Catherine Warbrick

Costain Group
Group HRD

John Webb

GKN
CHRO

Dave Williams

Jaguar Land Rover
Executive Director HR

"It’s helpful to learn from folks who have a real diversity of challenges in front of them, and you can readily apply that within your own businesses.”

Deon MacMillan, CHRO
Ardent Mills

"I would absolutely recommend the summit for my peers who are CHROs. It's an opportunity to network that is unparalleled.”

Ruth Ferguson, SVP, CHRO
The Related Companies

“The events are top-notch with high-quality content and a professional, collegial atmosphere that enables our community's HR leaders to come together and share impactful ideas. Because of its value, I make it a priority to participate.”

Angie Freeman, CHRO
C.H. Robinson

Upcoming Programs

VIRTUAL

18 October 2022 | 1 hour

UK & Ireland CHRO Virtual Town Hall

UK & Ireland CHRO Virtual Town Hall

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

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IN-PERSON

8 November 2022 | an evening

UK & Ireland CHRO Inner Circle

Two Temple Place, London

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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VIRTUAL

7 December 2022 | 1 hour

UK & Ireland CHRO Virtual Boardroom

UK & Ireland CHRO Virtual Boardroom

An intimate and interactive conversation framed around a hot topic or priority.

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IN-PERSON

March 2023 | an evening

UK & Ireland CHRO Inner Circle

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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IN-PERSON

21 June 2023 | 1 day

UK & Ireland CHRO Executive Summit

Royal Lancaster London

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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PAST PROGRAMS
UK & Ireland CHRO Executive Summit - 15/06/2022 UK & Ireland CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 11/05/2022 UK & Ireland CHRO Inner Circle - 22/03/2022 UK & Ireland CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 10/02/2022 UK & Ireland CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 07/12/2021 UK & Ireland CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 24/11/2021 UK & Ireland CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 17/11/2021 UK & Ireland CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 09/11/2021 UK & Ireland CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 20/10/2021 UK & Ireland CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 06/10/2021
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Content from your CHRO peers

LEADERSHIP PROFILE | SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
LEADERSHIP PROFILE | SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Transforming HR into a Strategic Partner at the Carolina Panthers

The sports industry has the stigma of being a “good old boys club,” but Kisha Smith is challenging that stereotype at the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC. Learn how she is pioneering HR in the sports industry and showing how inclusivity can drive businesses forward.

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BLOG | SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
BLOG | SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The Next Big Question with Staples, JLL, Warner Music Group and Delta Air Lines

In Evanta’s The Next Big Question podcast, we ask C-level executives from the most innovative companies a pressing business question to learn how they are tackling it within their organization. Listen as executives from Staples, JLL, Warner Music Group and Delta Air Lines address the biggest question facing their role today.

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BLOG | SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
BLOG | SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

4 Ways CHROs Are Tackling the Talent Shortage

We asked CHROs across our Evanta communities about how they are experiencing and addressing the current talent shortage. Here are four key findings from our survey about the current talent landscape.

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