
UK & Ireland CHRO Community
Inner Circle
4 November 2025 | Dartmouth House, London
4 November 2025
Dartmouth House, London
Collaborate with your peers
Join UK & Ireland's top CHROs for an intimate networking dinner and facilitated discussion on key business challenges. Enjoy a relaxed evening of dinner and drinks with your peers to share best practices, make new connections and build professional relationships.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today:
Harnessing the full potential of novel HR technology solutions
Keeping your workforce engaged through seemingly constant change
UK & Ireland CHRO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the discussion topics and agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CHROs, For CHROs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Estelle Hollingsworth
McArthurGlen Group
Chief People Officer

Jane Storm
Direct Line Group
Chief People Officer

Dave Williams
Jaguar Land Rover
Chief People Officer
Agenda
4 November 2025
16:30 - 17:30 Executive Networking Reception
17:30 - 18:30 Discussion Topics
Navigating HR Technology Challenges and Change

Sarah Miles
Chief People Officer
Travelopia

Estelle Hollingsworth
Chief People Officer
McArthurGlen Group

Catherine Leaver
Chief People Officer
Colt

Kenny Graves
HR Director
NFU Mutual

James Shepherd
Head of HR
Tokio Marine Kiln

Gill Riggs
CHRO
Harbour Energy

Cath Bailey
Chief People Officer
PZ Cussons
In the rapidly evolving HR landscape, the strategic integration of technology is crucial to achieving organisational goals and enhancing employee experience. Meanwhile, Gartner research shows that 55% of HR leaders believe their current technology solutions fall short of meeting both present and future business needs. Despite significant advancements in HR technology and the widespread adoption of GenAI solutions, many leaders still struggle to harness its full potential. On top of that, employees are experiencing unparalleled levels of change fatigue across industries, and legacy transformation readiness practices are inadequate in today’s environment.
Join this discussion to explore strategies to effectively leverage HR technology and manage the change it brings, while ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and fostering a resilient workforce.
Discussion Questions:
- What are the key factors contributing to the disconnect between HR technology execution and desired outcomes?
- How can HR leaders better align their technology strategies with future business needs?
- Are the novel technologies you have implemented in the past 1-2 years living up to your expectations? If not, where are they falling short?
- How can organisations equip managers to effectively lead change and support their teams through technology transitions?
- What innovative practices can be adopted to measure the success of change initiatives?
18:30 - 19:00 Networking Break
19:00 - 20:30 Summary Discussion & Dinner
20:30 - 21:30 Social Hour
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the UK & Ireland CHRO Community Inner Circle.
Gartner facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your participation is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
Location
Venue
Dartmouth House, LondonMore Information
Public Transport & Parking
Parking
The nearest car park is: City Centre Car Parks - 24 Hour Surveillance | Care Park (6 minute walk away.)
Public Transport
The nearest tube station is Green Park (6 min walk away.)
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