Keynote speakers

Keynote speakers

Our line up of keynote speakers will provide unique insights on how to develop and implement effective HR strategies.

Hear from CEOs, top HR Directors and world class academics to discover how to put HR at the core of your business.


Annie McKee and Richard Boyatzis will be sure to inspire you with resonant leadership, emotional intellegence and sustaining effectiveness during challenging times.

Hear from the Chief Executive of the Guardian Media Group and the Chairman of Richer Sounds as they discuss how they have thrived and survived through turbulent times.

Be motivated as four exceptional HR Directors from four top, diverse companies; ASDA, BT, Google and Tata Sons debate and draw from their own learnings in rolling out HR strategies.

Wednesday 17 September 2008
16:30 - 18:00
Surviving and Thriving through Turbulence:
Views from the top

Carolyn McCall, Chief Executive, Guardian Media Group plc
David Robinson, Chairman, Richer Sounds

Hear how two leaders from exceptional organisations have built and sustained success through challenging times. 
They will discuss their values and beliefs, what keeps them motivated and how they get the best from their people when the going gets tough. They also share their views on the contribution of HR and their current strategies for survival.