Reward Movers & Shakers – June 2024

Oakleaf Executive has seen a number of senior moves within the London market across all areas of HR.  There has been significant movement within the Senior Reward market revealing a renewed optimism in hiring over the last six months.

With businesses navigating the economic recovery, the role of a Reward Director has never been so pivotal. From structuring competitive pay scales to tailored benefits programs, organisations understand that Reward leaders play a critical role in attracting and retaining top talent , driving performance, influencing employee satisfaction and shaping the corporate culture.

Many congratulations to the following individuals on securing new roles.

  • Laura Smith has joined Lancashire Insurance Group as Group Head of Reward
  • Thomas Francis has become Head of Reward at Deepl.
  • Charlotte Mager has joined Royal Mail as Director of Reward
  • Nick Williams took up the role at RES as Head of Rewards
  • Matt Maltby has become the Head of Compensation & Benefits at Klarna
  • Matt Sinnott joined Allianz Holdings plc. as Head of Performance & Reward
  • Christopher Read has become Global Head of Compensation & Benefits at Qube Research & Technologies
  • Bertrand Hamon has been appointed as Global Head of Rewards & Performance at Aptia Group
  • Steph Hallett has joined Kier Group as Group Reward & Pensions Director
  • Amy Chaudhuri has been appointed by Auto Trader UK as Head of Reward
  • Neil Fitzgerald has joined The Openwork Partnership
  • James Eaton has joined Petroc as Group Head of Reward
  • Mark Fowkes has become Head of Reward & Benefits at LV
  • James Whitaker has started at McDonalds as Reward Lead UK&I

Article written by Fiona Rooney – Principal – Executive search

Emma Castillo

Emma Castillo

Practice Lead - Executive Search

Sarah Alexander

Sarah Alexander

Director – Executive Search

Carly Field

Carly Field

Executive Engagement and Research Manager

Fiona Rooney

Fiona Rooney

Senior Principal

Richard Colgan

Richard Colgan

Founder and CEO

Amy Morris

Amy Morris

Managing Director - UK