Sonova is a global leader in innovative hearing care solutions: from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to audiological care services, hearing aids and cochlear implants. The Group was founded in 1947 and is part of the Swiss Market Index (SMI). In the 2023/2024 financial year, the Group generated sales of CHF 3.6billion, with over 18,000 employees working on achieving Sonova’s vision of a world where everyone enjoys the delight of hearing.

Boots Hearingcare, a joint venture between Sonova Group and Boots UK/ROI, is the leading private hearing care company with over 40 years of experience providing high-quality hearing care solutions in over 400 locations.

Coats Group Plc (FTSE250) is the world's leading industrial thread and footwear components company and one of the Top 25 Great Places to Work® by Fortune. With more than 250 years of proud heritage and global operations in over 50 countries, Coats generated revenue US$1.4bn in 2023. Chair of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Nomination Committee.

WiHTL is devoted to increasing women's and ethnic minorities' representation at all levels and in leadership positions across Hospitality, Travel and Leisure (HTL). We believe that through collaboration, we can amplify the impact of individual diversity initiatives, together we can have a bigger, louder voice for the good of the HTL industry. We reinvest 100% of our profits into achieving our mission.

Founded in 1935, Haulfryn Group is one of the UK's largest owners of premium holiday resorts and residential parks with 24 locations across the UK.

Founded in 1870, Holland & Barrett International is one of the world’s leading health and wellness retailers and the largest in Europe, with a revenue of £700m in FY2018, Full P&L accountability for all international markets across 17 countries and territories in Europe, Middle East and Asia.

Strategic advisory and management consulting services to consumer businesses and private equity firms in retail, hospitality and other consumer businesses.

Full P&L accountability for the UK's second largest home and garden improvement retail business, with £1.4bn+ annual turnover and 17,000 colleagues. Member of the Group Executive Board of Home Retail Group (FTSE 250).

Member of the UK Board. Responsible for the UK/Ireland property portfolio of over 3000 stores and teams of over 1000 colleagues. End to end accountability for space including Property Research, Space Strategy, Acquisitions, Design, Planning, Development, in-store Space, Range & Display, Disposal, Engineering, Energy & Maintenance.

Member of the China Executive Board. Responsible for the Convenience format, Supply Chain, Distribution, Operating Model Deployment, Retail Support Office, Property Services, IT and Loss Prevention & Security across all China regions.

Responsible for managing the hypermarkets in the East China region with an annual turnover of c.RMB8bn and over 15,000 colleagues.

Development programme in the store operations and commercial buying functions.

Responsible for leading the people agenda and the country HR teams in six Asian markets. Lead the people activities for M&A, divestiture and integration.