Severine Fiegler is Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Infineon Technologies AG, where she leads global recruiting strategy and drives transformation initiatives. With extensive experience at the intersection of technology, people strategy, and inclusion, she now focuses on how AI can responsibly scale hiring, reduce bias, and improve candidate experience.

Parminder Kaur is a Transformation Strategist and Advisor with over 20 years of experience helping global organisations navigate the human and strategic side of technology change. With a current focus on AI, Parminder focuses on what determines whether it actually succeeds; the operating models, the people, and the organisational structures that either carry transformation or quietly collapse under it. A systems thinker by nature, Parminder has spent her career at the intersection of complex technology and human organisation, leading strategic transformation at SAP across a 200-person global function, driving AI adoption and customer strategy at Eightfold AI, and consistently turning the hardest challenge in enterprise technology – genuine, lasting change into measurable outcomes. Her work has taken her across global enterprises in retail, banking, telecommunications, and utilities, advising C-suite leaders on how to move from technological experimentation to ROI advantage. She is a certified Solution-Focused Coach, an experienced speaker, and a rare voice in the AI conversation who brings both the strategic architecture and the human intelligence that transformation demands.

Natasha Preocanin is the Managing Director for In-house Recruitment (IHR), the largest and most engaged community for In-house Recruiters. Our 20,000+ community benefit from over 70 live and virtual events each year ranging from our 1000-strong exhibitions and high profile awards to exclusive half-day breakfasts and targeted dinners for Recruitment Leaders. We also produce industry leading digital whitepapers, webinars and leadership videos alongside high value community forums and an all-inclusive supplier directory. 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.

Head of Growth, EMEA With over 15 years of experience, Peter’s approach focuses on growth through strategic initiatives, leveraging customer research to create insight-driven sales funnels. This strategy avoids over-reliance on increasing budgets and scatter-gun channel approaches. For more than seven years, he led the growth function at Splend, an international car subscription scale-up and Uber’s largest EV partner. Navigating a nascent and unregulated industry, he helped achieve subscription growth of more than 500%. At Splend, his high-performance cross-continental team was consistently benchmarked as one of the top teams for staff retention and engagement scores.

Natasha Preocanin is the Managing Director for In-house Recruitment (IHR), the largest and most engaged community for In-house Recruiters. Our 20,000+ community benefit from over 70 live and virtual events each year ranging from our 1000-strong exhibitions and high profile awards to exclusive half-day breakfasts and targeted dinners for Recruitment Leaders. We also produce industry leading digital whitepapers, webinars and leadership videos alongside high value community forums and an all-inclusive supplier directory. 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.

As the Group Head of Recruitment at Royal London, Richard helps develop the resourcing strategy and offers operational support to the UK’s largest mutual life insurance, pensions, and investment company. He joined Royal London in November 2023, bringing with him over 18 years of experience in HR and recruiting, as well as a passion for excellence and innovation.

Natasha Preocanin is the Managing Director for In-house Recruitment (IHR), the largest and most engaged community for In-house Recruiters. Our 20,000+ community benefit from over 70 live and virtual events each year ranging from our 1000-strong exhibitions and high profile awards to exclusive half-day breakfasts and targeted dinners for Recruitment Leaders. We also produce industry leading digital whitepapers, webinars and leadership videos alongside high value community forums and an all-inclusive supplier directory. 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.

Vinolia Singh is a dynamic People & Culture Executive known for driving strategic people initiatives that align with the future of work. Combining operational expertise with visionary leadership, she shapes talent strategies that enhance organisational performance, foster sustainable growth, and build high-performing teams. Leveraging data-driven insights, AI-powered solutions, and human-centred approaches, Vinolia helps organisations modernise their people practices, unlock talent potential, and create agile, inclusive workplaces.

Aavi Maharaj is a registered Industrial Psychologist and Talent Metrics specialist with extensive experience in recruitment strategy, psychometric assessment, and organisational analytics across Africa. He currently leads Talent Metrics and Assessments strategy for Coca-Cola Beverages Africa. Aavi was previously nominated as an Emergent Psychologist of the Year and an Innovation Award by SIOPSA, recognising his contribution to advancing data-driven approaches in talent assessment, assessment design, and organizational decision-making. He is passionate about innovation within the assessment space.

Melandi started working in a private management consulting firm as a Research Analyst and later a Junior Consultant. There she gained initial experience in job grading, talent management, and organisational development practices. She then moved on to becoming a partner in an independent practice focusing on assessments to guide career counselling, special educational needs projects as well as clinical support. After gaining her independent registration, Melandi was appointed as a specialist in an international retailer, where she took the leading improving psychometric assessments across the talent management cycle as well as heading up the graduate recruitment portfolio. Melandi joined SHL as a Consultant in 2018, and through her innovative contribution and ranged client delivery she moved into the Team Lead role for the services function and later into the Head of Professional Services function for the Africa region.

Lesa is an award-winning talent leader transforming organisations through people, purpose, and performance. Specialising in global talent acquisition, executive hiring, and inclusive talent strategies, she builds and scales high-impact teams that drive growth and long-term success. A data-led, commercially focused leader, she combines board-level strategy with hands-on delivery to create future-ready organisations.

An award winning Strategic HR/Resourcing/ Talent Acquisition and ED&I leader with strategic change management. Kesh has hands on expertise in organisation recruitment transformation in technology, people, and process, delivering innovative change aligned to business strategies.

With over 15 years of international experience in people and talent acquisition, I am a strategic and forward-thinking leader who drives business growth and transformation through effective hiring and people strategies. As the Head of Talent Sourcing EMEA at Microsoft, I lead the strategy and execution for talent sourcing in the region, with a focus on recruiting at scale, inclusive hiring, and operational excellence.

A multi award winning, Talent Acquisition Leader, having worked across multiple sectors and twice winning awards for outstanding impact, transformation and change. Leading large teams through change to deliver complete functional efficiencies as well as increased commercial value to organisations. Experienced in employer brand, marketing and technology implementations.

As the Global Director of Recruitment at BNY, I lead the talent acquisition strategy and operations for the international markets, covering over 25 countries and regions. With more than 18 years of experience, I have a proven track record of setting up and managing efficient and productive recruitment infrastructure, framework, and governance across multiple business segments and locations.

Natasha Preocanin is the Managing Director for In-house Recruitment (IHR), the largest and most engaged community for In-house Recruiters. Our 20,000+ community benefit from over 70 live and virtual events each year ranging from our 1000-strong exhibitions and high profile awards to exclusive half-day breakfasts and targeted dinners for Recruitment Leaders. We also produce industry leading digital whitepapers, webinars and leadership videos alongside high value community forums and an all-inclusive supplier directory. 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.

CEO & Co Founder Eric has spent over 8 years building and scaling tech companies across Europe. In his time at Voi, Eric built the Nordics business and team, hiring over 100 people in frontline roles. It’s this experience that inspired Kiku, Eric saw first hand the challenges of high volume frontline hiring and, together with co-founder and CTO Rasmus, created an AI driven solution to improve high volume hiring forever.

Natasha Preocanin is the Managing Director for In-house Recruitment (IHR), the largest and most engaged community for In-house Recruiters. Our 20,000+ community benefit from over 70 live and virtual events each year ranging from our 1000-strong exhibitions and high profile awards to exclusive half-day breakfasts and targeted dinners for Recruitment Leaders. We also produce industry leading digital whitepapers, webinars and leadership videos alongside high value community forums and an all-inclusive supplier directory. 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.

Over the past six years, Chloe has played a key role in shaping and leading Lidl GB’s employer brand strategy. As Employer Brand Team Manager, she leads the team of Project Managers and creative experts, and has delivered successful projects across the full talent lifecycle. From attraction and awareness through to engagement. She leads Lidl’s employer brand creative and media strategy, ensuring the brand connects with the right audiences at scale, and has been instrumental in helping to shape Lidl’s global One Brand approach here in the UK. A passionate advocate of data-led decision making, Chloe is driven by insight, impact and measurable results.

Since joining the industry in 2008, Jonny has developed award-winning talent attraction and employer branding strategies for a diverse range of organisations. He currently leads on developing Creed’s services and solutions, ensuring the work that we do for clients is best-in-class and keeps on improving. Working closely with delivery teams on key projects, he also develops Creed’s in-house training programme to develop our next generation of employer brand and talent attraction experts.

In the last ten years Danny has gained a wealth of experience supporting a huge variety of clients with their employer branding and talent attraction strategies — helping them connect with the people they need most. He’s passionate about making sure organisations truly understand their audience, using innovative data analysis to unlock insight and ensure every pound of their budget works harder. Combine that with cutting-edge media strategy, and it’s all about delivering smart, effective solutions that drive real ROI.

Natasha Preocanin is the Managing Director for In-house Recruitment (IHR), the largest and most engaged community for In-house Recruiters. Our 20,000+ community benefit from over 70 live and virtual events each year ranging from our 1000-strong exhibitions and high profile awards to exclusive half-day breakfasts and targeted dinners for Recruitment Leaders. We also produce industry leading digital whitepapers, webinars and leadership videos alongside high value community forums and an all-inclusive supplier directory. 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.

Natasha Preocanin is the Managing Director for In-house Recruitment (IHR), the largest and most engaged community for In-house Recruiters. Our 20,000+ community benefit from over 70 live and virtual events each year ranging from our 1000-strong exhibitions and high profile awards to exclusive half-day breakfasts and targeted dinners for Recruitment Leaders. We also produce industry leading digital whitepapers, webinars and leadership videos alongside high value community forums and an all-inclusive supplier directory. 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.

After 10 years working within recruitment and software sales, Matt managed to combine both worlds when joining Tribepad. He’s passionate about helping recruiters hire fairer, faster and better, and is our resident expert on all things public sector, leading the charge on helping Tribepad’s growing customer base in local government to transform their hiring processes. Tribepad is used by more than 25 million people across the globe in 16 languages. Clients include The BBC, Tesco, Subway, NHS Professionals, Grant Thornton and The Church of England.

Natasha Preocanin is the Managing Director for In-house Recruitment (IHR), the largest and most engaged community for In-house Recruiters. Our 20,000+ community benefit from over 70 live and virtual events each year ranging from our 1000-strong exhibitions and high profile awards to exclusive half-day breakfasts and targeted dinners for Recruitment Leaders. We also produce industry leading digital whitepapers, webinars and leadership videos alongside high value community forums and an all-inclusive supplier directory. 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.

Tom has led the outstanding RELEX Solutions talent journey for around five years, having previously worked for Blue Yonder and Ericsson among others. He’ll be showcasing how the RELEX team created and embedded a compelling and cohesive employer brand as the platform for rapid global growth for this purpose and values driven tech business. They couldn’t just compete in their talent markets, they had win, whilst also driving real bottom-line benefits in terms of slashing agency fees, time to hire and early attrition, saving millions of euros per year.

Chris and his team are driving a transformational change in recruitment for DHU Healthcare. It’s a challenging sector where differentiation and a competitive edge can be hard to find, but the fulfilment in that every new team member is more than just a hire, they’re part of a purpose-driven company with patients at the heart of every interaction, is compelling. Chris will share his teams progress on the journey, from developing their new EVP and employer brand to bringing it to life at every stage across the candidate and employee lifecycle. He’ll also share what that means for DHU’s reputation as a purpose-driven social enterprise, making a real difference in people’s lives and the DHU bottom-line where implementation of the new EVP and employer brand and has saved them more than £1m in the first year alone.

John set up his first agency in 1989 and before founding DNA, had also been the COO and CEO of TMP Worldwide, Monster.com and Barkers. A thought leader of all things EVP and employer brand, John loves to get under the skin of organisations, to truly understand their business and people plans and deliver bespoke strategies to ensure success. The talent world is a dynamic one and John and the wider DNA team ensure that clients are able understand the change and can maximise their opportunities as a result.

Natasha Preocanin is the Managing Director for In-house Recruitment (IHR), the largest and most engaged community for In-house Recruiters. Our 20,000+ community benefit from over 70 live and virtual events each year ranging from our 1000-strong exhibitions and high profile awards to exclusive half-day breakfasts and targeted dinners for Recruitment Leaders. We also produce industry leading digital whitepapers, webinars and leadership videos alongside high value community forums and an all-inclusive supplier directory. 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.

Natasha Preocanin is the Managing Director for In-house Recruitment (IHR), the largest and most engaged community for In-house Recruiters. Our 20,000+ community benefit from over 70 live and virtual events each year ranging from our 1000-strong exhibitions and high profile awards to exclusive half-day breakfasts and targeted dinners for Recruitment Leaders. We also produce industry leading digital whitepapers, webinars and leadership videos alongside high value community forums and an all-inclusive supplier directory. 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.

Emma is an experienced talent acquisition leader with a career spanning agency and in-house roles at Shop Direct, Moneysupermarket Group, and now Priory, where she is Talent Acquisition Director. She has led employer brand strategies, systems implementations, and built high-performing TA teams, with a strong focus on improving the hiring experience and driving diversity. Outside of work, she enjoys the gym, countryside, gardening, and supporting her son’s sports activities.

With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Alex has worked across a wide range of roles, from front-of-house and back-of-house operations to senior positions in sales, marketing, and account management. He has had the opportunity to experience both the operator and tech sides of the sector, providing him with a well-rounded understanding of the challenges and opportunities hospitality teams face every day. It’s an industry he genuinely cares about and continues to enjoy being part of.

Natasha Preocanin is the Managing Director for In-house Recruitment (IHR), the largest and most engaged community for In-house Recruiters. Our 20,000+ community benefit from over 70 live and virtual events each year ranging from our 1000-strong exhibitions and high profile awards to exclusive half-day breakfasts and targeted dinners for Recruitment Leaders. We also produce industry leading digital whitepapers, webinars and leadership videos alongside high value community forums and an all-inclusive supplier directory. 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.

Jessica Jones is a Head of People & DE&I, keynote speaker, facilitator and award-winning content creator with a mission to create more inclusive, human workplaces. With years of experience leading talent and culture across industries like FMCG, engineering and creative, Jessica blends commercial insight with a fierce commitment to equity and wellbeing. She’s the founder of the OWN IT movement and author of OWN IT: How to Build Confidence, empowering individuals and teams to show up boldly at work. Whether leading recruitment strategy or delivering sold-out empowerment events, Jessica brings people-first leadership to life.

Emma Green is a powerhouse People & Culture leader with a proven track record scaling high-growth brands like Gymshark, Nadine Merabi and CurrentBody. With deep expertise in recruitment, organisational design and strategic people operations, Emma helps companies grow fast—without breaking their culture. Through her consultancy Sandbeck Green, she partners with luxury and high-growth businesses to build award-winning teams and people-first strategies that actually work. Whether it’s EVP, talent acquisition or leadership development, Emma’s focus is always the same: create inclusive, high-performance environments where people thrive and companies scale.

Kirsty Hulse is the founder of Roar! and CEO of Neuroworx, where she helps global organisations hire, develop and retain talent through confidence, clarity and behavioural science. With over 70,000 people trained across companies like LinkedIn, Amazon and Spotify, she brings deep insight into communication, impact and employee development. At Neuroworx, she drives the use of AI and skills-based hiring to reduce bias and build stronger teams—faster. A stand-up comic turned corporate rebel, Kirsty makes learning accessible, evidence-based and impossible to ignore. She’s also the creator of Confidence Live, Europe’s biggest confidence conference.

Natasha Preocanin is the Managing Director for In-house Recruitment (IHR), the largest and most engaged community for In-house Recruiters. Our 20,000+ community benefit from over 70 live and virtual events each year ranging from our 1000-strong exhibitions and high profile awards to exclusive half-day breakfasts and targeted dinners for Recruitment Leaders. We also produce industry leading digital whitepapers, webinars and leadership videos alongside high value community forums and an all-inclusive supplier directory. 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.

As Head of Client Partnerships at Adzuna, Gordon brings a unique perspective from both sides of the hiring equation. With a decade of hands-on experience as a recruiter before transitioning into HR technology, he understands the daily challenges talent acquisition professionals face. Passionate about leveraging technology to streamline recruitment, Gordon helps employers optimise their hiring strategies while always maintaining focus on candidate experience.

Gina is a specialist in employer brand, recruitment marketing, and talent attraction. Sitting between People/HR and Brand functions, she leads the development and execution of Northern’s EVP, alongside building content and attraction strategies that resonate with diverse talent audiences. With a strong foundation in 360 recruitment, Gina brings a recruiter’s mindset to every brand and people challenge. Her passion lies in storytelling, culture, and creating inclusive experiences that leave a lasting impression — not just on candidates, but on employees too.

Natasha Preocanin is the Managing Director for In-house Recruitment (IHR), the largest and most engaged community for In-house Recruiters. Our 20,000+ community benefit from over 70 live and virtual events each year ranging from our 1000-strong exhibitions and high profile awards to exclusive half-day breakfasts and targeted dinners for Recruitment Leaders. We also produce industry leading digital whitepapers, webinars and leadership videos alongside high value community forums and an all-inclusive supplier directory. 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.

Tom Cox is the Head of Customer Value at Manpower UK, where he leads workforce transformation initiatives through data-driven insights and strategic talent solutions. With a strong focus on measurable impact, Tom spearheads the Workforce Success Index (WSI) and Total Cost of Workforce (TCOW) programmes—empowering businesses to close skills gaps, boost performance, and unlock long-term value. Tom is passionate about turning data into action. He partners closely with organisations to solve complex workforce challenges, helping them navigate change and build future-ready talent strategies.

As Head of Environmental, Social and Governance, I have a passion for Manpower’s core values and purpose, “doing well by doing good”, something I have always been proud to adopt and develop during my career with Manpower. With over 18 years of dedicated service, I have extensive experience in workforce solutions, customer relations, and strategic planning to drive sustainable practices that benefit both clients and candidates. By fostering a culture of responsibility and inclusivity, I continuously work with teams to create meaningful impact through innovative workforce solutions.

Spencer Pink is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience at Manpower, specialising in staffing solutions. He is currently serving as the UK Sales Director, now in his second year in the role, following 24 years in operations—progressing from Consultant to Convenience Director. Throughout his career, Spencer has held numerous leadership positions across Manpower, demonstrating a consistent upward trajectory in talent resourcing and workforce strategy. Spencer’s leadership philosophy centres on developing teams to deliver innovative talent solutions. He focuses on helping organisations manage workforce costs and secure skilled talent across Manpower’s three growth platforms: Enterprise, Convenience, and Skilled Specialisms.

Natasha Preocanin is the Managing Director for In-house Recruitment (IHR), the largest and most engaged community for In-house Recruiters. Our 20,000+ community benefit from over 70 live and virtual events each year ranging from our 1000-strong exhibitions and high profile awards to exclusive half-day breakfasts and targeted dinners for Recruitment Leaders. We also produce industry leading digital whitepapers, webinars and leadership videos alongside high value community forums and an all-inclusive supplier directory. 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.

Over 25 years of experience in both agency and in-house recruitment, specialising in building high-performing recruitment teams and creating inclusive, empowering workplace cultures that drive lasting success. Lisa believes that great teams deliver great results—and fostering the right environment is key to unlocking that potential. She has a proven track record in reducing vacancy rates and costs, accelerating time-to-hire, streamlining recruitment processes, and optimising talent strategies to ensure organisations find the right people at the right time. Passionate about championing diversity, generating social value, and delivering outstanding candidate experiences. Her approach is a people-first mindset—always prioritising impact, inclusion, and innovation.

Award-winning Talent Acquisition Leader with a proven track record in designing and delivering recruitment strategies across both small and large budgets—combining strategic insight with creative execution and effective leadership. Carla holds a CIPD Level 7 qualification, providing advanced expertise in HR and people management. This, alongside extensive hands-on experience, uniquely positions her to champion wellbeing strategies that align with organisational goals. She understands the vital connection between recruitment, culture, employee engagement, and wellbeing—and how integrating these elements creates a thriving, productive workforce. With a strong history of improving team performance, streamlining time-to-hire, introducing innovative processes and systems, and significantly reducing agency spend, Carla delivers measurable impact while fostering a people centric culture.

Reka is the Founder of RJA Consulting, a research and data-driven talent acquisition and intelligence consultancy. She specialises in delivering bespoke recruitment solutions that are often used to reduce reliance on traditional agency and RPO models. Frequently engaged to support organisations in talent-scarce areas, Reka brings deep expertise in leveraging data and insights to inform people-centric strategies and drive informed decision-making. With over 20 years of experience in recruitment, her work spans a range of sectors including healthcare, retail, engineering, manufacturing, and distribution—while remaining versatile and adaptable beyond these industries.

Richie has 18 years of experience in resource, relationship, and commercial management within the banking, finance, and technology sectors. Since joining Amiqus in 2018, he has held key roles including Head of Client Management, overseeing relationships with over 200 clients. In his role as Senior Commercial Manager, Richie has been instrumental in projects such as streamlining the Scottish Government’s staff vetting process and enhancing NHS recruitment during the pandemic. He has also led on the roll out of Amiqus into Amazon and Alexander Mann Solutions, where Amiqus supports the PSR framework, the largest contingent labour contract in the UK, vetting all contingent labour being placed into UK Government departments.

Vincenzo Lucca is passionate about helping companies unlock the full potential of their talent acquisition tools. Over the past seven years at iCIMS, he’s worked closely with clients to ensure they’re not only using the platform effectively but also driving real, measurable success in their hiring efforts. As a Senior Customer Success Manager, Vincenzo’s focus is on building strong relationships, understanding client needs, and providing tailored solutions that make a tangible impact. His approach combines technical know-how with a deep understanding of customer goals, making him a trusted partner for organizations looking to improve their recruitment processes.

Daniel Connacher brings a wealth of experience in shaping and executing talent acquisition strategies across global organizations. In his role as Talent Acquisition Director at Vista Global, he oversees the recruitment process, focusing on attracting top-tier talent while maintaining a smooth, efficient experience for all involved. Known for his ability to balance big-picture strategy with day-to-day operations, Daniel ensures that his team is aligned with business needs and always focused on results. His dedication to diversity, inclusion, and innovation has made him a leader in the talent acquisition space, constantly pushing the envelope on how companies can attract, engage, and retain the best talent.

Dave brings over 16 years of expertise in recruitment marketing, employer branding, and talent attraction. Leading a talented team at Creed, Dave delivers industry-leading strategies and solutions that empower clients across sectors to enhance their employer brands, attract top talent, and navigate the evolving recruitment and people communications landscape.

Since joining the industry in 2008, Jonny has developed award-winning talent attraction and employer branding strategies for a diverse range of organisations. He currently leads on developing Creed’s services and solutions, ensuring the work that we do for clients is best-in-class and keeps on improving. Working closely with delivery teams on key projects, he also develops Creed’s in-house training programme to develop our next generation of employer brand and talent attraction experts.

Host Experienced, dedicated, & hard-working individual with a demonstrated history of working at Director level in the sports events industry with a particular interest in Partnerships & Account Management. Skilled in Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Sponsorship & Sales, Partnerships Management, Event Planning & Coordination, and Leadership Communications. Sports enthusiast, strategic thinker, team player, meticulous planner, and efficient operator with multiple years in the sports events industry. Strong education background with a Master of Science (MSc) in Sport & Exercise Psychology from the University of Roehampton.

For over 18 years now, my focus has been working with sector leading organisations to implement direct recruitment strategies using cutting edge candidate attraction techniques and the UK’s leading recruitment systems. I have personally worked with over 450 organisations across the UK to reduce their reliance on expensive recruitment agencies by formulating a targeted recruitment strategy that is tailored to their business objectives to attract and retain the best diverse talent on the market. Leading a highly experienced and talented team, we have crafted a unique recruitment model that incorporates advertising, intelligent search techniques and social media to engage the highest calibre of candidates for our clients. We charge no placement fees, or percentage of salary for our services…This is why our clients typically see a 60% reduction on recruitment spend within the first year of our partnership. By creating long lasting partnerships with our clients, we have worked to exacting requirements of the industry to shape our service and technology to provide a benchmark for the sector with the highest levels of compliance with equality and diversity. We are constantly innovating to stay ahead and lead the recruitment sector by example.

Experienced, dedicated, & hard-working individual with a demonstrated history of working at Director level in the sports events industry with a particular interest in Partnerships & Account Management. Skilled in Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Sponsorship & Sales, Partnerships Management, Event Planning & Coordination, and Leadership Communications. Sports enthusiast, strategic thinker, team player, meticulous planner, and efficient operator with multiple years in the sports events industry. Strong education background with a Master of Science (MSc) in Sport & Exercise Psychology from the University of Roehampton.

Gianni is a seasoned compensation professional with extensive experience in regulatory compensation. Her expertise encompasses the design and implementation of compensation frameworks that comply with regulatory standards, ensuring alignment with industry best practices. With over 10 years of experience in compensation, Gianni has worked in both in-house roles as well as in consulting.

Nancy is a fair pay thought leader, speaker, and compensation expert. With 25+ years of experience, both in-house and leading compensation design engagements, she joined Syndio from Willis Towers Watson, where she led their North America Fair Pay practice.

Chris Rowe brings a deep passion for people and an impressive background in talent acquisition across diverse industries. As the Head of Talent Acquisition at DHU Healthcare, Chris leads the charge in sourcing top-tier talent to support the organisation’s mission of patient-centered care. With a focus on authentic engagement and a seamless candidate experience, Chris plays a critical role in shaping a workforce that aligns with DHU’s values. For Chris, healthcare recruitment is especially rewarding because every hire contributes directly to improving lives. He is committed to building a robust talent pipeline that not only meets DHU’s immediate needs but also fosters long-term growth and impact.

John set up his first agency in 1989 and before founding DNA, had also been the COO and CEO of TMP Worldwide, Monster.com and Barkers. A thought leader of all things EVP and employer brand, John loves to get under the skin of organisations to truly understand their business and people plans and deliver bespoke strategies to ensure success. The talent world is a dynamic one and John and the wider DNA team ensure that clients are able understand the change and can maximise their opportunities as a result.