Talent Attraction Conference 2026

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.

Andy is currently transforming recruitment within HMRC by implementing a talent acquisition strategy to deliver the skills required for the organisation for both now and the future, and exploring how generative AI such as ChatGPT can be used in the most effective way to help deliver that change.

A Senior Civil Servant with over 30 years of experience in recruitment and HR, Andy is a visionary strategic thinker who is able to create, build, and direct innovative organisational change. He is also an inspirational leader described by colleagues as "refreshingly non-Civil Servant" who brings the best of the private sector into the sometimes-limiting working confines of the Civil Service. He is passionate about nurturing aspiring talent to achieve their potential, and relishes the challenge of helping people reach their full potential. Andy is also the author of the best-selling book, Social Media Recruitment.

Camilla McBride is Head of Early Careers at Sky. Responsible for driving the strategy and leading her team to attract, recruit, develop and support hundreds of people starting in their careers each year.

Previously Camilla worked in the charity sector, including roles at Terrence Higgins Trust and Catch22 before connecting businesses and untapped talent through the social action initiative GoThinkBig. She has a passionate commitment to creating programmes and experiences that transform lives

Marisa is a fearless and tenacious recruitment leader with 19 years of experience in consulting and leadership. She built a market-leading senior tax recruitment practice across EMEA before moving into Executive Search, specializing in Energy & Utilities. At PwC, she led inclusive recruitment for Tax, Legal, and Pensions and championed flexible careers

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Now at KPMG, Marisa drives initiatives to attract and retain top, diverse talent, enhancing employee experience and fostering an inclusive culture.

A Law graduate from Queen Mary, University of London, she unwinds with Zumba, boxercise, yoga, and scuba diving.

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.

Rassam started working in recruitment in 2006 as a headhunter in various agencies before transitioning in-house in 2016. He is a proud father of two daughters, a passionate PSG football fan, and a rap and street artist in his "little" spare time.

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.

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.

Robert Newry, Co-Founder of Arctic Shores, is a passionate advocate for social mobility and skills-based hiring. He has spoken on psychometrics, HR tech, and AI, appearing on BBC and being quoted in outlets like The Times and The Guardian. As host of the TA Disruptors Podcast, he writes for leading HR media and campaigns for CV-less hiring to promote social mobility and inclusion.

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.

Neil helps organisations get the most out of technology, having held product, marketing and sales roles in leading tech businesses like Sky, BT and Plusnet. At Tribepad he's passionate about transforming the recruitment landscape, to make TA fairer and more effective for companies and candidates.

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.

Proud Mars Associate, Owner of Barney, and passionate Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing expert.

Passionate about driving innovation and change in Employer Reputation, helping talent from all over the world discover a new career, through digital, social, associate advocacy and EVP practices.

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.

Dami leads the Talent Acquisition function at Tangle Teezer, driving talent acquisition strategy globally. With expertise gained from roles at WPP, Publicis, and Trustpilot, Dami has honed her skills in Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, and Recruitment Strategy.

Dami is dedicated to aligning hiring and talent strategies with business objectives and key results, ensuring that every hire supports the organisation’s long-term success. She designs efficient, data-driven recruitment processes that are empathetic and aligned with the company’s culture, driving business growth and fostering an environment where high-performing teams thrive.

Charlotte leads Talent Acquisition at Good Energy, focusing on attracting top talent and delivering an exceptional candidate experience. With six years at the company, she has refined their EVP, marketing, and recruitment process to align talent acquisition with business goals through a people-centered approach.