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HR Leadership Summit | Spring

Week commencing 2 June, 2025Online
Solutions, strategy & connection at the leading HR event for senior-level professionals.
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Four Centerstage Keynote Speakers

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CONNECT HR is a peer-led leadership-focused event that is complimentary for qualified professionals. Discover strategies from field experts, research new solutions, and meet like-minded peers on your path to professional growth. Your invitation is waiting.

Network and learn from the peers driving innovation in HR.

Online Speakers
Jackie Masters, GSK
Jackie Masters
Head of People and Organisational Effectiveness
Peter Michiels, Elia Group
Peter Michiels
Group Chief Alignment Officer & Chief HR, Interna...
John Rickan
HR VP - EMEA
Nick Lynn
Senior Director of Employee Experience and Engage...
Claire Thomas
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Margarita Echeverria
Global Head of Talent Assessment
Steve Wood
Head of People Development
Caroline Berns
Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Talent Acquisit...
Nicola Ladisa
HRO Director
Solveig Brustad
CHRO
Damien Bernard
Head of People
Hasan Reza
Head of Workforce Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Priya Brar
r, Talent Acquisition Manager
James Edon-Williams
People BP
Hamira Riaz
Vice President – Strategic Leadership

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We've connected thousands of peers across the industry. Meet with senior thought leaders at CONNECT, one of the industry's most exclusive summit series.

Reserved for executives and tailored to support your professional and departmental goals.

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Past Agenda

Watch 35+ presentations on demand and with lifetime access.
Monday, June 02

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Hamira RiazVice President – Strategic LeadershipThe Volvo Group
Hamira Riaz, Vice President – Strategic Leadership, The Volvo Group

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Margarita EcheverriaGlobal Head of Talent AssessmentVodafone
Margarita Echeverria, Global Head of Talent Assessment, Vodafone

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Peter MichielsGroup Chief Alignment Officer & Chief HR, Internal Communications & Legal Officer Elia Group
Peter Michiels, Group Chief Alignment Officer & Chief HR, Internal Communications & Legal Officer , Elia Group

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Claire ThomasChief Diversity and Inclusion OfficerHitachi Vantara
Claire Thomas, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Hitachi Vantara
Tuesday, June 03

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Priya BrarTalent Acquisition ManagerClarins
James Edon-WilliamsPeople BPClarins
2 speakers

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Solveig BrustadCHRONofima
Solveig Brustad, CHRO, Nofima

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Nick LynnSenior Director of Employee Experience and EngagementWTW
Nick Lynn, Senior Director of Employee Experience and Engagement, WTW

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Damien BernardHead of PeopleComdata Digital and SL&E for Coca-Cola
Damien Bernard, Head of People, Comdata Digital and SL&E for Coca-Cola
Wednesday, June 04

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Hasan RezaHead of Workforce Equity, Diversity and InclusionKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Hasan Reza, Head of Workforce Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Caroline BernsHead of Diversity & Inclusion and Talent Acquisition Middle East & AfricaEricsson
Caroline Berns, Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Talent Acquisition Middle East & Africa, Ericsson

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Jackie MastersHead of People and Organisational EffectivenessGSK
Jackie Masters, Head of People and Organisational Effectiveness, GSK

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John RickanHR VP - EMEABlueYonder
John Rickan, HR VP - EMEA, BlueYonder
Thursday, June 05

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Nicola LadisaHRO DirectorDe Agostini
Nicola Ladisa, HRO Director, De Agostini

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Maggie SpongFormer Global VP Talent AcquisitionAstraZeneca
Maggie Spong, Former Global VP Talent Acquisition, AstraZeneca

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Juan Manuel Alvarez ZabalaFormer Chief People OfficerZurich Santander
Juan Manuel Alvarez Zabala, Former Chief People Officer, Zurich Santander

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Michael GodfreyGlobal Head of Learning & DevelopmentExpedia Group
Michael Godfrey, Global Head of Learning & Development, Expedia Group
Friday, June 06

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Navid NazemianFormer Global Head of HRVodafone
Navid Nazemian, Former Global Head of HR, Vodafone

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Andrew Stotter BrooksVP Learning and DevelopmentEtihad
Andrew Stotter Brooks, VP Learning and Development, Etihad

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Martijn SeijsenerGlobal Head of Employee ExperienceCredit Suisse
Martijn Seijsener, Global Head of Employee Experience, Credit Suisse

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Nicola D’UvaAVP of Employee Health & Lifework StrategiesAdventist HealthCare
Nicola D’Uva, AVP of Employee Health & Lifework Strategies, Adventist HealthCare

Online

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Since we can’t treat you to a renowned venue, luxury hotel or a delicious dining experience with an online event, we’ve designed a reward system worthy of your time.

All attendees who complete their meetings schedule will earn their choice of amazing rewards, including gift cards, Apple products, and charitable donations.

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I was able to network with like minded HR professionals, sharing knowledge, bouncing ideas off each other and understanding each other's challenges."
HR Manager, Winterhalter
The event was fantastic, met some great people really enjoyed the experience! The Quartz team were great too! Very well run."
Global Talent Acquisition Manager, Adidas

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