HR & People Management Speakers

People are at the heart of every successful organisation. How businesses attract, develop, engage and retain talent directly shapes performance, culture and long term growth.

If you are looking to book HR conference speakers who bring real insight and practical strategies, our human resources speakers are selected for their expertise in people strategy, workplace culture and organisational development. They help audiences understand the evolving role of HR, covering topics from talent retention and employee engagement to leadership development and the future of work, whether you are planning a conference, internal workshop or leadership event.

Why Book HR & People Management Speakers For Your Event?

Hiring experienced HR and people management speakers gives your audience more than best practices. It provides forward thinking strategies for building cultures where people can perform, stay and grow.

Our people management speakers cover a wide range of topics, including employee engagement, performance management, organisational design, workplace wellbeing, hybrid working and talent strategy. They bring expertise from corporate HR leadership, consulting, coaching and academic research.

HR Conference Speakers for Every Audience

The right HR conference speaker can bring fresh perspectives to the challenges facing people leaders and equip them with practical ideas they can implement immediately. We work with CHROs, people strategists, organisational psychologists and workplace culture experts who bring credibility and depth to every session. If your event also addresses diversity and inclusion, you may want to explore our diversity, equity and inclusion speakers.

Keynote Speakers for Human Resources

If you are looking to hire keynote speakers for human resources events, it is important to find someone who understands the strategic role of HR and can connect with both practitioners and senior leaders. Our HR and people management speakers regularly present at HR conferences, leadership development programmes, company wide culture events and board level sessions. For events exploring broader leadership themes, you may also be interested in our leadership speakers.

Find the Right HR & People Management Speaker for Your Event

At Speakers Corner, we take the time to understand your audience, goals and event format before recommending the most suitable HR and people management speakers. Every recommendation is tailored to ensure the right fit and real impact.

Seen someone who fits, or want help narrowing it down? Tell us about your event, or give us a call, and we will recommend HR and people management speakers who fit your audience, people strategy and objectives.

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Aaron Balick

E E: £2k-£5k Aaron Balick is a psychotherapist, cultural theorist, media consultant, and author of The Psychodynamics of Social Networking.

Adam Kingl

D D: £5k-£10k Keynote speaker Adam Kingl leverages his research on the work and leadership paradigms of Generation Y to shine a light on the prospects for individuals and organisations.

Adrian Furnham

E E: £2k-£5k Professor Adrian Furnham, one of HR Magazine’s 20 Most Influential People in HR, is renowned internationally as one of the most productive psychologists in the world.

Alan O'Neill

C C: £10k-£15k Alan took on the challenge of turning around the once regarded ‘sleeping giant’ Selfridges, and as a result achieved the official title of Best Department Store in the World.

Alex Mahon

C C: £10k-£15k

Allan Leighton

C C: £10k-£15k Former President and CEO of Wal-Mart Europe, and current Chairman of Co-Op, Allan Leighton has an impressive CV including brands such as Mars, Royal Mail, BSkyB and Leeds United.

Amy Brann

D D: £5k-£10k Amy Brann, founder of Synaptic Potential, is a neuroscience expert who helps organisations unlock their people's potential through science-based, actionable frameworks, working with global brands like Tesco and EY to enhance performance and leadership.

Andrew Armes

D D: £5k-£10k

Andrew MacLeod

D D: £5k-£10k Andrew MacLeod is a humanitarian lawyer, former UN Chief of Operations, and author who led the international response to the 2005 Kashmir earthquake, widely recognised as one of the world's most successful disaster relief missions. Having negotiated with military dictators, coordinated relief across war zones and served with the International Committee for the Red Cross, he translates frontline crisis experience into practical leadership insights for business audiences.

Andrew McMillan

E E: £2k-£5k Passionate about exemplary customer service, Andrew McMillan creates an unwavering connection with every audience he addresses as an engaging after dinner and keynote speaker.

Andy Roe

D D: £5k-£10k

Annette Andrews

D D: £5k-£10k Annette is a leading people and culture executive with over 30 years of experience with companies including Lloyd's of London, Lloyds Banking Group and Ford Motor Company.

Annie Auerbach

D D: £5k-£10k

Belinda Parmar

C C: £10k-£15k Belinda Parmar OBE is the founder and CEO of The Empathy Business, an award-winning consultancy transforming how organisations lead, communicate, and collaborate. A global authority on empathy in business, Belinda helps leaders turn emotional intelligence into measurable impact, strengthening teams, improving communication, and creating cultures where people thrive.

Brene Brown

A A: £25k and over

Bruce Daisley

C C: £10k-£15k Bruce Daisley is a best-selling author of 2019 “The Joy of Work”, which was the Sunday Times number one business bestseller, his follow up book, “Eat Sleep, Work Repeat”, is a compelling manifesto for an era overwhelmed with work pressures.

Cassandra Stavrou

D D: £5k-£10k Cassandra Stavrou MBE founded PROPER Snacks in 2011 and grew it into the UK's first B Corp snacks company, pioneering palm oil free and Fairtrade standards whilst building a cult following across 20 countries.

Catherine Garrod

D D: £5k-£10k Catherine Garrod leads Compelling Culture, guiding organisations to bridge experience gaps and foster inclusion for a future-ready approach through actionable insights.

Chris Barez-Brown

B B: £15k- £25k Chris Baréz-Brown is a master of transformation by teaching folk how to think differently and helping businesses become more human.

Chris Brindley

E E: £2k-£5k An engaging keynote speaker, Chris Brindley brings strategic business thinking to life with real examples and refreshing dynamism.

Chris Hirst

D D: £5k-£10k Chris Hirst is a distinguished executive and bestselling author. He is celebrated for his global business transformations, exemplified by his leadership at Havas Creative Group, where he drove remarkable growth and advocated for sustainability and diversity.

Christine Armstrong

D D: £5k-£10k Christine Armstrong helps leaders cut through the noise with data-driven insights into what truly works. Ranked sixth among the world's top 50 Future of Work influencers, she co-founded Jericho Chambers, an early pioneer of flexible working, and her weekly vlog reaches over three million viewers across 20 countries.

Dan Cable

B B: £15k- £25k Dan is Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School. His research and teaching focus on organizational culture, activating positive emotions, and getting employees into commitment instead of just compliance.

Dan Hunt

D D: £5k-£10k Dan was previously Sports Director for Team Sky, Race Coach for SKY Pro-Cycling Team and formerly Great Britain's National Endurance Coach for the Track. He is currently the Performance Director at The Premier League.

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