IHR Live London 2026

An multi award-winning business psychologist, Jamie has designed or overseen the design of embedded end-to-end selection processes in over a third of the UK’s top 100 employers across varied sectors, winning numerous industry awards for improving validity, candidate experience, and EDI outcomes.

Gita Selli began her career in sales in both the UK and the U.S. before pivoting to agency recruiting while based in New York City. That move set the stage for her transition in-house when she joined Loadsmart, a logistics tech pioneer, as their first U.S. recruiter. Starting as employee number 81, she played a pivotal role in scaling the company through hyper-growth, helping it expand to almost 800 employees at its peak.

Over the past six years, Gita has grown from recruiter to leading Loadsmart’s global Talent Acquisition function. She has navigated the company through rapid expansion, contraction, and renewed growth, building and adapting recruitment processes to match each stage. Today, as Senior Manager of Global Talent Acquisition, she continues to shape hiring strategies, stakeholder alignment, and scalable talent frameworks that enable Loadsmart to thrive in a fast-moving, highly competitive industry.

I am in recruitment industry professional with over 15 years experience as an agency recruiter, Recruitment manager, Internal Head of Talent, recruitment trainer, founder of award winning online recruiting platform WorkShape and now Editor and Community builder at Recruiting Brainfood - the best weekly newsletter in recruitment.

Prior to joining Appcast, Robin served as Senior Director, Head of UK for ZipRecruiter UK, where he oversaw the strategic direction and expansion of the UK business and transformed a start-up into a market leader. Robin has been driving revenue growth and sales excellence within the TA industry for over 18 years, in which time he has developed influential relationships across a wide portfolio of the world's largest enterprise companies.

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.

Cordelia Osewa-Ediae is a seasoned Leadership Development and Workplace Inclusion Consultant with over 15 years of experience in driving culture change and talent development across various sectors. 

She has developed bespoke leadership programs for the National Grid and London Metropolitan Police, led a DEI strategic review at NSPCC, and provided consulting services for organisations including Tesco, Clarks, and the Ministry of Justice. At BT Group, she played a key role in establishing comprehensive representation and inclusion goals, designing and leading the first ever group-wide reverse mentoring programme that engaged over 300 leaders, and producing the company's first ethnicity and disability pay gap reports. In recognition of her impact, she was awarded the 2024 BT Group ‘Race Equity’ award.

A Clore Social Fellow, Keynote speaker, Board member, and trained Coach, she has received several awards including the 2023 Baton 'Thought Leader of the Year' award, the Commonwealth Business Women Africa's 2024 'Community Champion' award; and 2024 Novi ‘Inspiring Mentor’ award.

With his personable charisma, unflinching professionalism and steely determination, Mark Foster, once Britain’s fastest swimmer and now one of the best-loved sports commentary faces on TV, is a consummate and impeccable awards host and an awe-inspiring motivational speaker.

Mark’s award winning partnership with Clare Balding from the aquatics centre during the Olympics in 2012, made him a household name. Mark also co-hosted the BBC coverage of the World Swimming Championships from Barcelona with Gabby Logan.

In addition to his sporting portfolio, Mark is also known for his numerous TV appearances, such as ITV’s ‘Beat the Stars’ and as one of the ‘Superstars’ athletes. He regularly appears on BBC news and radio in his role of Ambassador of Pools 4 Schools, a programme to increase participation in swimming amongst primary school children. He also had appeared on Celebrity Juice on ITV2 for Sport Relief, and made an impact on a Paralympic special of the Channel 4 show The Million Pound Drop with Countdown Presenter Rachel Riley. They won £50,000 for charity

Marcell Edwards is a distinguished leader in talent acquisition, diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and organizational culture. With a career spanning over a decade, Marcell has been instrumental in shaping inclusive hiring practices and fostering equitable workplace environments. His strategic approach to talent management has not only enhanced recruitment processes but also cultivated cultures where diversity thrives. Recognized for his thought leadership, Marcell continues to influence the industry through innovative DEI initiatives and by championing inclusive organizational strategies.

Lee holds an MBA from The Open University and 15 years+ leadership, sales and customer success experience, working in identity, fraud and background screening. Lee is an advocate of digital identity services for screening and has consulted with some of the largest employers and governing bodies to support digital adoption.

With a management degree and a background in social sciences, AI theories, and marketing, Modiara has spent over a decade specialising in talent acquisition, recruitment marketing, and employer branding. Currently leading employer branding for EMESA at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), she drives strategies to attract top consulting talent across Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Africa. Previously, she developed global recruitment marketing and employer brand strategies for Amazon in the EMEA region.

Fuelled by a deep passion to use the transformative power of strategic leadership to shape the future of work.

I do this by cultivating positive and engaging environments for both current and potential employees to thrive and experience the enormous sense of worth, pride and achievement that great employers can provide.

My vision extends beyond traditional recruitment, I find that taking a broader and more innovative approach to talent acquisition results in far more successful, sustainable and profitable growth - which is good for business - and all current and future employees!

My career journey encompasses a spectrum of expertise, from crafting compelling employer brands and enhancing candidate experiences to driving resource planning, internal succession strategies, and shaping executive hires. I take immense pride in my contributions to early careers and diversity and inclusion initiatives.

With two decades devoted to Talent Acquisition, I am honoured to have recently been named the Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year 2023 at the prestigious IHR Awards—a recognition that fuels my passion for creating meaningful impact.

Beyond my professional pursuits, I am privileged to be a member of the RL100—a vibrant community of industry professionals united in challenging norms, sharing insights, and mentoring future talent acquisition leaders. My commitment extends beyond the boardroom, fuelled by a deep passion to cultivate positive and engaging environments for both current and potential employees.

As a thought leader, I believe in the transformative power of strategic leadership to shape the future of work. My vision extends beyond traditional recruitment, aiming to craft experiences that resonate, fostering growth, innovation, and inclusivity.

Let's connect, collaborate, and create a future where every talent is recognised, every voice is valued, and every workplace is a source of inspiration.

As a multi award winning global talent marketing strategic and thought leader with over a decade of experience in the field, I bring a unique combination of expertise and passion to every project I take on. I have driven significant change and transformation at some of the world's leading companies. From fully integrated digital campaigns and developing brand strategies to leveraging cutting-edge technology and engaging with stakeholders, I have a proven track record of delivering results and making a real impact. I am also an experienced public speaker and mentor, sharing my insights and knowledge with audiences around the world to drive evolution and improvements to our industry.

Rebecca is a leader in Global Early Careers and Talent Acquisition, known for her work in STEM hiring, social mobility, diversity, and digital innovation. Recognised as one of the "Top 5 Most Innovative Women in Recruitment," she has led initiatives for brands like EY and Transport for London. Currently a strategic advisor for Tazio and a Board member with the Association of Apprenticeships, she has earned over 33 awards, including a RAD award and CIPD award for best diversity strategy.

With a background in software testing and user experience, Yasmin supports employers to deliver incredible digital candidate experiences by leveraging data and user-centred practices to drive outcomes.

Steph is the Talent Acquisition Director at Cooper Parry. She leads the Early Careers Team and is responsible for attracting top Director to Partner-level talent across all areas of the business. She is also focused on building an award-winning Talent Acquisition function.

With over 12 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, she is currently working as a Talent Acquisition Business Partner at TalkTalk—operating as the Head of Talent Acquisition and reporting directly to the Chief People Officer.

She leads on defining and executing the organisation’s EVP, building an inclusive and agile recruitment framework, and driving strategies that enhance candidate experience, employer branding, and diversity in hiring.

From shaping scalable hiring processes to embedding a culture-focused talent strategy, she brings a hands-on, forward-thinking approach to attracting top talent and supporting organisational growth.

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.

For 17 years, Dave has helped build something truly special. What began as Ph.Creative has now evolved into Human Magic – a name that more accurately reflects who they are, what they do, and the energy they bring.

At the heart of every employer brand, EVP, and experience they create are humans – the ones who drive change, shape culture, and bring meaning to work.

He works across the business to ensure they deliver world-class experiences that achieve award-winning results and create happiness for both clients and the team, and he loves it.

Faz has over 16 years of global experience in agency, executive search, RPO, and internal talent acquisition across startups, scale-ups, and multinational organizations. For the past four years, he has served as the Global Director of Talent Acquisition at impact.com, helping scale the business from 500 to 1,200 employees. As part of his role, Faz has built a high-performing global talent team with a strong direct sourcing model, partnering closely with the business, and establishing new offices and teams globally. Faz thrives on solving hiring challenges and believes in a people-first, customer-centric approach to talent acquisition.