Hall joined McDonald’s UK in June 2015, to oversee the 115,000-strong workforce

Carol Kavanagh joined the Travis Perkins Group in 2007 and is responsible for all people-related activities

Bennett is responsible for all people aspects in the creation of the new business that is Sainsbury’s Argos

Hope-Hailey is university vice president, dean of the School of Management and holds a chair in management studies

Cazemier is responsible for Inmarsat’s talent, L&D, performance management, organisation design and change – globally

Kelan's award-winning research focuses on gender and leadership, generations in organisations, leadership, and diversity and inclusion

Wendy Hirsh is an independent researcher and consultant on a range of people management issues

Daniel Cloke is group HR director at betting and gaming company Ladbrokes Coral

Simon Sinek is a motivational speaker, author and marketing consultant

Hockaday has more than 18 years in HR with experience in transport, infrastructure, aerospace, engineering, retail and manufacturing

Tony George joined Intertek in 2015 and is responsible for HR

Cartwright has led the business through rapid growth, international diversification and change of executive leadership