HRD Awards Finalists Announced

 The awards recognise and celebrate the contributions of HR Directors and their teams, highlighting outstanding achievements, leadership, and impact within their organisations, industries, and communities. Brought to you in Partnership with Adaptable Recruitment,  Brabners and Rathbones, the 2026 finalists are:

• Simon O’Mahony, Arne Clo Ltd
• Lisa Shaftesley , Booking.com
• Sarah Pickerill, Carpenters Group
• Jen Atkins, Chester Zoo
• Sian Williams, ClwydAlyn
• Katie Hunter Lewis, Cogent Breeding Ltd.
• Nikki Thompson, Colloids Limited
• Helen Salt, Curtins
• Kelly Clapperton, Darwin Escapes
• Stephen Joyce, Forge Holiday Group
• Suzanne Green, HB Leisure Ltd
• Lynne Webster, Holiferm Ltd
• Lee Smith, James Hall & Company Limited
• Lisa Yensen, John West Foods Ltd
• Fiona Wheeler, K&C Construction / Pure Homes
• April Tomlinson, Liverpool Football Club
• Carol Dutton, Liverpool John Lennon Airport
• Rebecca Turner, MSite by Infobric
• Emma Neal, NSG Group
• Rachel Smith , Peel Ports Group 
• Michelle Williams, Pets Choice Ltd
• Jas Samra , Plus Dane 
• Joe Dent, Princes Group plc
• Lisa Morris, RED Systems Limited
• Zoe Brunswick, RSK Group Limited
• Laura McGowan, Sedulo 
• Sarah Willett, The Very Group 
• Claire Shenton, Tiger Trailers Limited
• Graeme Simpson, United Infrastructure

For more information about the awards visit https://hrdoftheyearawards.com.  Good luck to all of our finalists -  winners will be announced on the 4^th June!