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Dr. Margaret Heffernan is an award-winning Author, TED Speaker, CEO and member of the SkillStack Faculty. Her TED talks have been watched by over 16 million people and her book Wilful Blindness was named as one of the most important business books of the decade by the Financial Times. Margaret is a member a Professor at Bath University, a member of the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame and named as one of the “Top 100 Media Executives” by the Hollywood Reporter.
Rob is Founder and CEO of SkillStack, the next-generation leadership and skills development streaming platform delivered through storytelling. Prior to that, he co-led the MBO of Sigmar Recruitment before selling it to Groupe Adéquat, creating a billion Euro global recruitment group. He is also the founder of Talent Summit, one of the largest HR Leadership conference series in the world and the Boston College Business Council, one of the most respected transatlantic CEO networks.
Clare Smith is a transformative HR and organizational design leader with over three decades of experience at Primark, one of the UK’s most iconic retail brands. Currently serving as Director of Organization Design and People & Culture Transformation, Clare plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s future through strategic workforce planning, structural evolution, and cultural change initiatives.
Jo-Ann is responsible for ensuring that AMS develops market leading service propositions that leverage ongoing technology advancements and accelerate client success. Her role is to advise clients on their current and future Talent Acquisition challenges. AMS Innovation includes Talent Consulting, Early Careers and Campus, DEIB COE and AMS Skills Creation. With 30 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Jo joined AMS in 2001 and has played a significant role in growing and shaping the AMS business. Her previous roles within AMS include establishing and leading the Investment Banking sector and managing global complex outsourcing engagements for clients such as Morgan Stanley, Bank of America and Deloitte.
Rosaleen is a distinguished entrepreneur and business leader. Best known as the founder and chair of Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS), a leading global provider of talent outsourcing and consulting services. Outside of AMS, Rosaleen is an investor and mentor to several entrepreneurs and growth businesses as well as being Chair of FTSE 250 company Kainos Group, NED of BGF and Board member of Endeavor Ireland. She is involved in numerous not-for profit initiatives including Chair of the London Irish Centre and, the global network dedicated to female founders and advancing women in business. She is also a longstanding patron of the King’s Trust Women Supporting Women initiative. In the 2017 New Years Honours, Rosaleen was awarded a CBE and in 2023 she received an honorary doctorate of philosophy from DCU for her contribution to entrepreneurship, education and gender equality.
As HR Director of Total Talent, Technology, and Organization Development at BAE Systems, Jo plays a pivotal role in shaping workforce strategies that drive business success and employee engagement. With over five years at BAE Systems, she has led key initiatives in organizational development and leadership, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs. Beyond her corporate role, Jo is a dedicated Executive Coach through Holyspring Consulting, where she helps individuals and businesses optimize performance, navigate career transitions, and unlock their full potential. Her coaching philosophy is rooted in fostering growth and strategic alignment, empowering professionals to achieve their personal and career aspirations.
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