Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the UK & Ireland CHRO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

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®.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Charlotte Eaton

Arm
Chief People Officer

Estelle Hollingsworth

McArthurGlen Group
Chief People Officer

Jane Storm

Aviva
Chief People Officer, Insurance, Wealth & Retirement

Dave Williams

Jaguar Land Rover
Chief People Officer

Governing Body Members

Julie Armstrong

SIG
Chief People Officer

Sarah Armstrong

Rolls-Royce
Chief People Officer

Jennie Barker

Rightmove
Chief People Officer

Helen Cook

Finastra
Chief People Officer

Lorraine Culligan

Primark
Group Director, People & Culture

Kaylee Darkins

AXA XL
CHRO

Sanjay Dutt

EXL
SVP & Global Head of HR Centers of Excellence

Phoebe Garfinkel

AstraZeneca
Head of HR, UK

Mike Hawes

Avis Budget Group
SVP, HR

Harriet Hounsell

Nomad Foods
Chief People Officer

Monika Khullar

Shell
VP HR, Low Carbon Solutions

Markos Koumaditis

University of Oxford
CHRO

Nicola Kowalczuk

JD Sports Group
Chief Growth Officer

Tina Lewis

National Trust
Director, People

Keith Mendez

Mondelez International
SVP, Global People Services

Sarah Miles

Travelopia
Chief People Officer

Jo Mosley

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

Alison O'Connor

Arriva
Chief People Officer

Michelle Parczuk

Avon
Chief People Officer

Alastair Procter

Interpublic Group (IPG)
SVP, Strategic HR Operations

Lisa Robbins

Starbucks
VP, Partner Resources EMEA

Stephanie Rogers

Lidl GB
Chief People Officer and Board Executive

Diane Thornhill

Arup Group Limited
Global People Leader

April Tomlinson

Liverpool FC
SVP, HR

Helen Webb

John Lewis Partnership
Chief People Officer

Nadine Wyncoll

Co-op
Director, People

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

  1. Developing People Leaders for Critical, High-Stakes Moments
  2. Harnessing AI to Shape the New Way of Work
  3. Boosting Workforce Excellence and Resilience in Disruptive Environments


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