Resourcing Leaders Stage
Don’t let the gloomsters get you down! The Future of Recruitment is far more exciting than you ever could of imagined!
Matthew authored the industry redefining strategy ‘Recruitment 3.0’, in this session he will dissect the future of recruitment, help you understand how to be best positioned to take full advantage of the opportunities that will present themselves to you. He will cut through the myths of AI. Detail skillsets of the future. Discuss why Employer Branding is currently in a rut and how to break free of the need to follow the crowd. This promises to be one of the best sessions of Rec Fest 2025. Matthew used to be a regular on the speaker circuit until he took a break for a few years. A well known orator, entertainer. A must attend
Speaker:
Matthew Jeffery, Former Head of UK & I Talent Attraction & Acquisition @ RL100 UK
Sian-Enetia Sharp, Global Head of Recruitment & Sourcing @ BBC
Relationship Driven Assurance, Innovation and Growth: The Art of Business Partnering
Join Lesley Gregory as she talks about the creation of the Talent Acquisition Business Partnering role in Amazon, how this was rolled out across EMEA, and the impact it’s been having on internal customers.
Key Takeaways:
The importance of earning trust, diving deep and customer obsession in business partnering
Managing TA innovation at scale through influence
The art of networking for change
Speaker:
Lesley Gregory, Head of TA, Business Partnering @ Amazon
Location Location….Building a Talent Acquisition Location Strategy
How Talent Acquisition can support build and drive a global location strategy.
Speaker:
Rebecca Oldham, Director, Talent Acquisition @ Mastercard
Neurodivergent, Not Alone: Leadership Lessons from the Edge
A personal, slightly raw framing that invites vulnerability and shared human experience.
Taps into parenthood, health challenges, workplace resilience, and support systems.
Speakers:
Andrea Sims, Head of Recruitment Former @ Skanska
Anita Small | Global Director of TA @ Euromonitor International
Emma Coleman | Head of TA @ Old Mill
Theo Smith | Director/Founder @ Neurodiversity at Work Ltd
Dave Vinton | VP P&C Projects, Gas & Low Carbon Energy @ BP
Activating AI in TA
How Microsoft’s EMEA TA team activated the use of AI in their everyday work.
Speakers:
Adam Gayton, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner @ Microsoft
Tom Kenward, Talent Acquisition Lead @ Microsoft
Success of Internal Mobility
Sharing the success of internal mobility across BT
Speakers:
Arvind Sidhu, Talent Acquisition Manager @ BT
Raj Gill, Talent Acquisition Lead @ BT
What TA Leaders Are Prioritising in 2026 – Global Transformation and Taming Dragons
What’s keeping TA leaders up at night—and what’s propelling them forward in 2025? This panel dives into the top priorities shaping global talent acquisition, from embracing AI and new technologies to tackling structural challenges. Join us for an honest look at the bold strategies and mindset shifts defining the year ahead.
Speakers:
Chantelle Jones | Programme Manager, Strategy & Enablement – Global @ NielsenIQ
Tush Wijeratne | Global TA Director @ WPP
Amelia Dowty | Talent Acquisition Director, Europe @ WTW
Ben Broomfield | Head of Content @ HR Grapevine
From Transactional to Transformational: TA as a Strategic Business Enabler
What if your Talent Acquisition function didn’t just fill roles – but shaped the future of your business?
At CBRE, Talent Acquisition has evolved far beyond a transactional function. In this session, Theresa O’Brien will reveal how TA has become a strategic powerhouse—deeply woven into the organisation’s wider business goals and long-term value creation. From aligning with real estate and workforce optimisation to harnessing the power of automation, analytics, and inclusive hiring strategies, CBRE is rewriting the playbook on what TA can deliver.
Expect an inside look at the multi-faceted approach CBRE takes to elevate TA as a core business enabler, the measurable impact it’s having across the company, and the cultural shifts that helped make it happen. Whether you’re just beginning your strategic TA journey or looking to take it to the next level!