About Us

Mark Lennox co-founded IHR in 2009 following a career in recruitment which spanned in-house, agency and online media. He is best known for connecting people, community building, proposition development, event strategy, leadership and problem solving. Outside of work, you’ll find him running, snowboarding, playing squash or on the golf course. He also plays chess, at Christmas.

From starting a career in recruitment to running niche job boards and now to running the largest community of in-house recruitment professionals in the UK. He is passionate about driving positive change to the TA sector by providing services to upskill and helping people’s careers. Having finally accepted his age (and the fact he is now officially broken haha) and hung up his rugby boots; he can now usually be found spending time with his lovely little family or on the golf course.

With a background in events, Natasha’s joined the company in 2012 as an Events Executive and quickly progressed up the ranks to her current position as MD. She now leads the company in becoming the go-to resource for all In-house and Talent Acquisition teams who are looking to become better recruiters. Natasha can often be seen on stage, hosting our events or behind a microphone, interviewing a host of industry experts.

With 8 years of leadership experience in diverse sectors and global markets, specialising in B2B/B2C strategy, events, branding and digital marketing, Sadia is dedicated to driving impactful results, passionate about fitness, travel, and fostering social impact.

With over a decade of experience in sales, recruitment and membership management, Dan has developed a strong track record of building relationships and driving business growth. Outside of work, Dan enjoys Football, playing Golf poorly and spending time with his family.

With a passion and drive for events, Thelma joined IHR in October 2018 as an Events Executive and quickly progressed to a Client Success and Events Manager. Studying International Hospitality and Tourism Management at University, she always knew she wanted to be very client focused and driven, but studying an events course within her degree, she quickly realised events is where she wants to excel and continue to pursue her career. Outside of work, you’ll find her cleaning her house, hosting parties with family and friends, cuddling her dog or in the gym!

Megan is a seasoned Events & Marketing Manager with 10+ years experience working across Hospitality, Tech, PR, Real Estate and Recruitment industries. She loves being client facing, and her passion is creating unique and unforgettable event experiences.

Ramish has been a digital marketing expert for over thirteen years, is obsessed with lifting heavy things for fun, is incredibly fond of flowers and animals, and is now aspiring to be the world’s first musically-inept DJ.

Charlotte progressed a career in Marketing since leaving university 10 years ago, and has a strong background in social media management, content creation and email marketing. She is passionate about keeping on top of the latest industry trends, and actively look to learn new things to help strengthen her knowledge within her role at IHR. Outside of work, she is a social butterfly who loves to keep busy, whether that’s going to the gym, or going out for food and drinks with friends.

Nas joined IHR in 2022 as a Digital Marketing Assistant and quickly progressed to a Digital Marketing Executive. As a Translation and Interpreting Studies graduate who absolutely loved connecting people and ideas across borders, she moved to the UK to study for a master’s degree in International Business and Management in 2021. Fast forward to today, her career in marketing now allows her to combine all three of her passions: communication, creativity, and leadership.

Zuzanna is experienced in event management with great organisational and communication skills. She loves bringing people together and contributing to team success in dynamic environments.

Guy has been with IHR since the summer of 2022! It is his first foray into the world of recruitment having previously applied his trade as a sales consultant. With the help of both the expert partners he works with and our community, he got up to speed quickly to connect challenges with solutions. Outside of work, when he isn’t spending time with his young family and friends in East Sussex, he’s climbing gritstone on Stanage Edge or bouldering in Eridge!

Having been a part of IHR for the last 2 years, Besma has loved working with our TA community, especially at our conferences and live events. The buzz on the day and post event day is beyond explainable and makes her so proud to be part of such an amazing team and industry. She is also very passionate about supporting sales teams; helping everyone be the best they can be. On the weekends, you’ll find her living through her toddler and doing things that makes her beam such as feeding lambs on a farm, braving the biggest slides at soft play or planning another family holiday (She will have visited 10 countries before the age of 4!)

Jon has been with IHR since the summer of 2022, having worked in agency recruitment for 9 years previous. He is now completely addicted to TA Tech and work alongside an ever-growing group of partners to get them in front of the people they can help the most across IHR’s extensive calendar. He prides himself on being a natural networker, he loves to connect dots, and make intros that add value to everyone. For him, there’s no greater satisfaction than delivering a great event experience for our partners – knowing that we have worked together to find the best opportunities for them to solve our communities’ most burning challenges. Outside of work, you’ll find him drumming in his function band The Cavaliers, who have been covering all of your guilty pleasures since 2014 – just don’t interrupt them mid-set to ask if they can play Mustang Sally, it’s not happening! He also loves Non-League football and he’s a bit of a history buff – if you’d like to just book a call to discuss the Anglo-Saxons or Titanic conspiracy theories, he’ll clear his calendar for you!

Tom has been at IHR since February 2023, before working here, he has worked in Sales, Agency Recruitment and Events. Being at our live events or networking with new people and finding different ways to work together is something he loves doing at IHR. Originally from Stoke, he moved to London 7 years ago. When he goes back home, he enjoys going to see his beloved Port Vale – although sometimes that can be painful. He used to run at England level athletics winning 3 national titles for the 800m but these days you will find him in the local pub watching any kind of sports with his mates, a bit of a difference.

Sam has been attending IHR events since 2023, and from the moment he walked into his first one, he knew it was a company he wanted to be part of. Now that he’s joined the team, Sam is excited to get to work and meet even more amazing people along the way! Outside of his professional life, Sam is a dedicated Manchester United fan, a fitness enthusiast who spends a lot of time training in the gym, and someone who plans his Halloween costume years in advance (Omni-Man this year, for anyone interested). He also enjoys the laid-back yet scenic lifestyle in Somerset, where he finds the perfect balance between work and leisure.

Joel has been in the world of account management for 2 years and previously spent 3 years as a sales executive, sharpening skills, building connections, and closing deals with the same finesse as Michael Jordan. Since joining IHR, Joel has been buzzing with excitement to grow an incredible network, meet inspiring people, and help others see the power of Premium Membership. Building genuine relationships and making meaningful connections is what it’s all about—and there’s no better place to do it. When not in work mode, you’ll likely find Joel chatting to literally everyone in the room, hunting down the best trainer release, or perfecting the ultimate playlist for every mood (seriously, every single one). Equal parts ambitious and approachable, Joel is all about keeping it real, staying driven, and having a laugh along the way.

After spending just over a year in recruitment, Freddy discovered his passion for sales, where his strengths in communication, relationship-building, can truly flourish. Freddy brings a people-first approach to sales, allowing him to build trust quickly and maintain long-lasting client relationships. Outside of work, Freddy enjoys lifting heavy circles and playing rugby.