Edward E Lawler, director, Center for Effective Organizations and distinguished professor of business, University of Southern California

Edward E Lawler has been honoured as a top contributor to the fields of organisational development and behaviour, corporate governance, compensation and HR management. As well as being a director of...

Cary Cooper, 50th anniversary professor of organisational psychology and health, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester

Cary Cooper CBE is an American-born British psychologist who holds the post of 50th anniversary professor of organisational psychology and health at the University of Manchester’s Manchester Business...

Charles Handy, author, broadcaster and lecturer

Charles Handy was the recipient of the first Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011.

Lynda Gratton, professor of management practice, London Business School

Lynda Gratton is professor of management practice at London Business School where she teaches an elective to MBA students on the future of work.

Will Hutton, principal, Hertford College, Oxford University and chair of the Big Innovation Centre

Will Hutton, recipient of the award in 2013, is the Principal of Hertford College, Oxford University. He is also the chair of the Big Innovation Centre at The Work Foundation.

Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan

Dave Ulrich was voted the Most Influential Thinker of the Decade at HR Most Influential 2015. He studies how organisations build capabilities of leadership, speed, learning, accountability and talent...

David Fairhurst, chief people officer, McDonald's

David Fairhurst, who received the 2012 HR Lifetime Achievement award, has enjoyed a rich and varied career in human resources. After joining Lucas Industries as a graduate trainee, he became the...