People Leaders Forum Co-hosted by PYVITAL

A look inside last Thursday’s People Leaders Forum, co-hosted by Leanne alongside Merran Sewell and Benedict Gorner from Gateley Legal at Adam’s Restaurant.

We brought together senior HR and People leaders from across the Midlands for a private, discussion-led session exploring retention, burnout and culture through change.

Insight was led by Kul Mahay, with contributions from Cllr Sharon Thompson and Steve Hewitt, alongside leaders from a range of industries who added depth, honesty and practical experience to the conversation.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed so openly.

We’ll be sharing further reflections and outcomes from the session later this week.

Leighton Hughes Chartered FCIPD ACIPP, Emma Brundrett Lucy Chiles MCIPD, Ben Bird, Robert Wells, Jackie Molloy FCIPD MA HRM, Katherine Coulson, Beth Larkin MCIPD, Zara Whysall

People Leaders Forum 13 November 2025

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