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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.
- Boosting workforce resilience for the future of hybrid work
- Taking a dynamic approach to critical skills and competencies
- 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
Hayley Tatum
ASDA
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
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
Susan Ormiston
Belron
Group People Director
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
Helen Webb
Co-op
Chief People & Services Officer
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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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
PODCAST | AUGUST 7, 2022
PODCAST | AUGUST 7, 2022
The Next Big Question, Episode 21
CHRO Janice Deskus of Staples kicks off our summer podcast series by answering this big question: How should C-level executives influence the enterprise? Listen as Janice discusses how to earn a seat at the decision-making table and add your perspective and why it’s important to expand beyond your functional role.
LISTEN NOWINFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
INFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
C-Suite Community Pulse on the War for Talent
Despite the economic outlook, most C-level leaders report that their companies have more open positions now than in past years. We asked C-level executives across Evanta communities what they think is causing the war on talent – here is what 700 leaders told us about talent and its impact on their business outlook.
VIEW RESULTSINFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
INFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
CHRO Community Pulse on the War for Talent
We asked CHROs across Evanta communities if they think there is a current race for talent, and if so, what they can do to recruit and retain employees. Here is what nearly 200 senior HR leaders told us about talent issues and the impact on their outlook for the remainder of the year and beyond.
VIEW RESULTSYour Community Partners
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