Your Awards Night Programme

It's finally time to celebrate and we welcome you to The Business Culture Awards Night 2021. Here is all the information you'll need for the night in one place, including the order of events, your menu, the list of Finalists in each of the categories and more. We wish you a super evening and best of luck! Remember to tweet us @bizcultureawds using the event hashtag #bcas21

Key Details

Date - Tuesday 5th October
Dress Code - Black Tie
Venue - DeVere Grand Connaught Rooms, 61-65 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5DA
Nearest Tube Stations - Holborn, Covent Garden
Nearest Car Parking - NCP London Bloomsbury Square Car Park. To redeem 20% discount on your parking, click here

In the West End, De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms is one of London’s most impressive, stylish and opulent event venues. It has a history dating back to 1775 when the venue was home to a Free Mason's tavern before becoming a hotel in 1909.

Order of Events

Drinks Reception and entertainment by our magician – 18:45
Dinner – 19:30
Welcome & introducing our Charity Partner - 20:00
Live music - 20:40
Comedy stand-up - 21:00
Awards Ceremony, hosted by our compere - 21:15 - 23:00
(Plus photos with your team)
Live band & dancing - until 01:00

Covid Safety

We are delighted to be able to welcome you back to live events and want to assure you that the safety of our guests is of the utmost importance. To keep everyone safe, therefore, we have requested that all guests take a Lateral Flow Test on the day prior to the event. If the result is positive, we request that they do not attend the event but make their place available to a colleague, and similarly if they are asked to self-isolate by NHS Track and Trace. We will not be asking for proof of your negative result but would expect that anyone having a positive test would self isolate and seek confirmation via a PCR test, as they would in any other circumstances.

The Grand Connaught Rooms also has a range of measures in place with the safety of attendees in mind and you can read more here.

    The Drinks Reception

    The Drinks Reception will be held in the Balmoral Suite, where you can convene with the rest of your party. If you have items for the Cloakroom, this is located on the Ground Floor and reception staff will direct you on your arrival at the venue. There are branded group meeting points in the Balmoral Suite for guests who have booked a premium table. RB Magic will be entertaining groups of guests during the reception and we invite you to be photographed with your group in front of the Business Culture Awards media wall. This image will be sent to you following the event.

    Seating Plan & Organisations Attending

    Table NoGuest nameGuest TitleOrganisation
    1Daniel PheasantRisk ManagerMortgage Advice Bureau
    1Sarah DrewHead of Network MarketingMortgage Advice Bureau
    1Katie DownesBrand ArtworkerMortgage Advice Bureau
    1Gavin SmithHead of DesignMortgage Advice Bureau
    1Sharon GrayOperations ManagerMortgage Advice Bureau
    1Jenny BarkerHead of PeopleMortgage Advice Bureau
    1Jo GeraghtyDirectorCulture Consultancy
    1Gemma BaconChief Marketing OfficerMortgage Advice Bureau
    1Derek BishopDirectorCulture Consultancy
    1Claire SmithPeople and Culture DirectorMortgage Advice Bureau
    1Pete CastleIT Development ManagerMortgage Advice Bureau
    2Suzi RobertsonLettings DirectorFoxtons
    2Laura KuthLearning & Development DirectorFoxtons
    2Cheryl CarrHR DirectorFoxtons
    2Emily WigstonMove ConsultantFoxtons
    2Jean JamesonChief Sales Officer - SalesFoxtons
    2Ed PhillipsChief Sales Officer - LettingsFoxtons
    2Stephanie ShinozawaHead of Office Co-OrdinatorsAlexander Hall
    2Fran GiltinanManaging Director - Property Management & Customer ExperienceFoxtons
    2Tania SmithDirector - Premier ClientsFoxtons
    2Edward BaduSenior Property ManagerFoxtons
    3Mark CreightonCEOAvado
    3Dean CorbettCEOAvado
    3Natalie Pierre-DavisHead of Client & Learning SuccessAvado
    3Amy StylesProject ManagerAvado
    3Ana RochaLearner Experience & Operations Manager (FastFutures)Avado
    3Cristina MontanaHead of Learning DesignAvado
    3Lisa StevensHead of Quality & Professional QualificationsAvado
    3Shante SimpsonClient Success ManagerAvado
    3Shiraz BarlasService Desk AnalystAvado
    3Eva BochenekTalent PartnerAvado
    4Premal PatelVP & Managing Director Catalina
    4Clare WhiteBusiness Development DirectorCatalina
    4Mel LewisBusiness Unit DirectorCatalina
    4Mary LeighAccount RepresentativeCatalina
    4Federica MaggiAccount RepresentativeCatalina
    4Ben BartlettTransformation ManagerCatalina
    4Hamza AshrafAnalystCatalina
    4Richard HeastSenior IT ExecutiveCatalina
    4Anna SeegersHR ManagerCatalina
    4Mica PerryCatalina
    5 & 6Bethany FreemanOrganisational Development AnalystInmarsat
    5 & 6Saida CaunhyeSenior Operations EngineerInmarsat
    5 & 6Alexandre MariaProcurement Manager: SRM & Change ProgrammesInmarsat
    5 & 6Jo Franco-WheelerHR Director, Organisational Development & DiversityInmarsat
    5 & 6Julie HyamSenior Manager - ResourcingInmarsat
    5 & 6Paula BatemanBusiness Transformation DirectorInmarsat
    5 & 6Natasha DillonChief People OfficerInmarsat
    5 & 6Jo WhatleyL&D Business Partner, Business UnitsInmarsat
    5 & 6Helen BaileyVP, Global Real Estate and FacilitiesInmarsat
    5 & 6Lamia ZakySenior Real Estate Portfolio ManagerInmarsat
    5 & 6Marilyn SheehanSenior IT Information ManagerInmarsat
    5 & 6Alison HorrocksChief Corporate Affairs OfficerInmarsat
    5 & 6Helen KelleyInternal Communications DirectorInmarsat
    5 & 6Niv Ben-YehudaSenior Business Systems AnalystInmarsat
    5 & 6Matthew AnaxagorouSenior Credit ManagerInmarsat
    5 & 6Dipak TankEnterprise ArchitectInmarsat
    5 & 6Alan MooreDirector, Reward, Technology & OperationsInmarsat
    5 & 6Mandy HurleyDirector, GCM, P2P and Operational ExcellenceInmarsat
    5 & 6Tommy FlowersChief of StaffInmarsat
    5 & 6Rhianedd BonsuProcurement ManagerInmarsat
    7Ang Jevons-SaundersSenior HR ManagerGXO
    7Cathy BaldingSnr HR Business PartnerGXO
    7Sonia PaulPersonal AssistantGXO
    7Fran ConcannonHR SpecialistGXO
    7Dawn RichmondGlobal People & Culture DirectorGXO
    7Michelle Farruku-JonesContract HR ManagerGXO
    7Steve PopeSnr HR Business PartnerGXO
    7Chris DolbyDirector of HR Talent and LearningGXO
    7Chris DownesDirector of Talent AcquisitionGXO
    7Helen JohnsonHR ManagerGXO
    8Phil LewisDirectorCorporate Punk
    8Claire CroftDirectorCorporate Punk
    8Rina AminHead of Digital Experience, EMEAInvesco
    8Rachel MagnayEMEA Marketing Director, Analytics & InsightsInvesco
    8David ReayHR LeadTik-Tok
    8Steven HughesDirectorWondermap
    8Gemma PopejoyGlobal Chief People OfficerThe Marketing Store
    8Mark WatsonManaging Director, Global Portfolio Agency ServicesThe Marketing Store
    8Teresa KotlickaHead of Talent & Organisational
    Development
    PATRIZIA
    9Meri BrazielManaging DirectorGlide
    9Oliver DickinsonHead of Customer ExperienceGlide
    9Joe McerleanCustomer Relationship ManagerGlide
    9Charlotte MatthewsPartnerships ManagerGlide
    9Rahual DasMarketing and People ExecutiveGlide
    9Dean PascoeCredit ControllerGlide
    9Marin SimionSenior Credit ControllerGlide
    9Sabrina SultanaCustomer Service ManagerGlide
    9Madelaine AbramsGraphic DesignerGlide
    9Tara Graham-PerryMarketing ManagerGlide
    10Charlotte BallL&D SpecialistSchroders
    10Anjali ShahL&D AssistantSchroders
    10Faye FarrantHead of Talent & InclusionSchroders
    10Jan StancliffeLearning & Talent Development Business PartnerSchroders
    10Liz AtkinHR Buisness PartnerSchroders
    10Emma HoldenGlobal Head of Human ResourcesSchroders
    10Jamie TownsendHR Buisness PartnerSchroders
    10Emma BicknellLegal CounselSchroders
    10Dan BarleySenior Communications ManagerSchroders
    10Sophie WhitwellSenior Communications ManagerSchroders
    11Lewis HonneyHR DirectorREAL Fundraising
    11Liam McEntegartManaging Director (Client Services)REAL Fundraising
    11Lenka MorganAccount ManagerREAL Fundraising
    11Tom WardOnboarding DirectorREAL Fundraising
    11Nathan OttawayREAL Fundraising
    11Nick CollierREAL Fundraising
    11Dan HadleyREAL Fundraising
    11Andy TomkinsREAL Fundraising
    11Darren InstrallREAL Fundraising
    11Tunde BalogunFundraising Manager & Equality advocateREAL Fundraising
    11Deen OlokodanaREAL Fundraising
    12Frances AbbottHead on Onboarding (M&A)Fairstone Group
    12Jack CroninBusiness Development ManagerFairstone Group
    12Rob McDonnellDivisional DirectorFairstone Group
    12Mark HewsonDivisional DirectorFairstone Group
    12Patrick IsaacsCEOCapital and Trust
    12Sam MotiaDirectorCapital and Trust
    12Phil HancockDirectorGrayside
    12Mike SeddonManaging DirectorGrayside
    12Alan BeamsDirectorGrayside
    14Zoë FosterClient Relationship ManagerVeran Performance
    14Becky StathamPrincipal ConsultantVeran Performance
    14Vikki TedrakeTransformation LeadVeran Performance
    14Tom HolmesDirectorVeran Performance
    14Graham de GuiseVeran Performance
    14Mark CardyVeran Performance
    14Victoria HoughtonVeran Performance
    14Mandi MadavoVeran Performance
    14Ellie HomanVeran Performance
    14Paul ChambersVeran Performance
    15 & 16Benjamin MasonHR Development Business partnerGAMA Healthcare
    15 & 16Rob CookChief People OfficerGAMA Healthcare
    15 & 16Abi ArulampalamRegulatory Affairs ExecutiveGAMA Healthcare
    15 & 16Shayla WilsonRecruitment & HR CoordinatorGAMA Healthcare
    15 & 16Courtney GrayJunior DesignerGAMA Healthcare
    15 & 16David HixChief Supply Chain OfficerGAMA Healthcare
    15 & 16Sharline FullerIT Business PartnerGAMA Healthcare
    15 & 16Kit YodmaungLaboratory and Facilities ManagerGAMA Healthcare
    15 & 16Toby LanawayCorporate Accounts Business Development MgrGAMA Healthcare
    15 & 16Ellen SummersCreative ArtworkerGAMA Healthcare
    15 & 16Laurent AudibertTender ManagerGAMA Healthcare
    15 & 16James ClarkeHead of MicrobiologyGAMA Healthcare
    15 & 16Irina ManoliuCapital Equipment Product ManagerGAMA Healthcare
    15 & 16Zaid A-RisheqRegulatory Affairs ManagerGAMA Healthcare
    15 & 16Samantha KershawOperations ExecutiveGAMA Healthcare
    15 & 16Louise O’MearaBusiness Support ExecutiveGAMA Healthcare
    15 & 16Aimee ElliottCustomer Support ExecutiveGAMA Healthcare
    15 & 16Charlie ScatesHead of Trade SalesGAMA Healthcare
    15 & 16Anita JutlaHR Business PartnerGAMA Healthcare
    15 & 16Paul MundayProduct Training ManagerGAMA Healthcare
    17Matt CrookManaging DirectorWolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting UK
    17Elise SallisHead of Communications & CultureWolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting UK
    17Elaine RocheHead of Customer SuccessWolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting UK
    17Evan JonesSenior Product ManagerWolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting UK
    17Stephen LeonardPartnerWinders Accountants
    17Steve AstonDirectorAGS Accountants
    17Forbes LowCEOKingston Chamber of Commerce
    17Andrew ColdwellGroup Managing PartnerMoore (South)
    17Julie SinsburyIT ManagerMoore (South)
    17Daniel CrossLewis Golden
    18Marcelo RicciutiPMO Manager – Global OperationsISS - Global Operations
    18Neil SadiqCEMEI & APAC Finance Lead –
    Global Operations
    ISS - Global Operations
    18Daisy-Rae PerrotteClient Services Team LeadISS Facility Services UK
    18Adrian PalmerHousekeeping ManagerISS Facility Services UK
    18Chris KingHead of Risk & Compliance ServicesISS - Global Operations
    18Trish CroninFinance & Commercial Director
    – Global / UK
    ISS - Global Operations
    18Rakhee PatelGlobal People & Culture DirectorISS - Global Operations
    18Tim ProctorDirector of Health, Safety, Environment,
    Quality & Corporate Responsibility
    ISS Facility Services UK
    18Keji Dele-OgundijoISS - Global Operations
    18Zeba Lunat ISS - Global Operations
    19Nick FletcherManagerVynamic
    19Gemma PfisterExecutiveVynamic
    19Oliver WhiteDirectorVynamic
    19Grace BurtonwoodManagerVynamic
    19Rima DattaManagerVynamic
    19Veidehi PatelManagerVynamic
    19Katie WilsonDirectorVynamic
    19Owen ThomasDirectorVynamic
    19Adrien MoucquotDirectorVynamic
    19Peter StevensManagerVynamic
    20Char SrahanCulture CoordinatorDr. Martens
    20Becky ShawTraining & Communication CoordinatorDr. Martens
    20Claire KeenTalent Acquisition AdvisorDr. Martens
    20Allie Van TaylorTalent Acquisition LeadDr. Martens
    20Daniel RennoxSenior Talent Acquisition LeadDr. Martens
    20Hannah DixCompliance and Risk CoordinatorDr. Martens
    20Jessica SummertonSustainability AdvisorDr. Martens
    20Miles WilsonTalent Acquisition LeadDr. Martens
    20Freda DempsterTalent LeadDr. Martens
    20Imane RachdiFacilities Manager – EMEADr. Martens
    21Helen O'BrienCreative DirectorEmperor
    21Keith TaylorHead of BrandEmperor
    21Samantha DickinsonSenior Account ManagerEmperor
    21Lee MillwardDesign DirectorEmperor
    21Sarah LewisAssociate Client Services DirectorEmperor
    21Charlotte WestHead of Employee EngagementXPS Pensions Group
    21Matthew MorelDirector of Marketing & CommunicationsSanne
    21Colin PereiraBrand ManagerSanne
    21Kieran BlakeBrand DesignerSanne
    21
    22Emma WingroveReward ManagerSopra Steria
    22Kerry PaylorHead of HR SSCL GovernmentSSCL
    22Clare PeachHR DirectorSSCL
    22Lynne AtkinsonHRBP & IR SpecialistSSCL
    22Ruth DuffyHead of Accounting and R2RSSCL
    22Michelle HodsdonHR Programmes ManagerSSCL
    22Joanne RodgersService Manager for Cabinet Office, HSE & ONRSSCL
    22Carl JohnsonContact Centre Services Programme DirectorSSCL
    22Emily FabinPayroll Team LeaderSSCL
    22Charlotte SimpsonHead of Payroll Delivery Team - SSCL PoliceSSCL
    23Marina KawarazakiPeople & Culture AdministratorDorchester Collection
    23Yasmin BoromandGlobal Director, People and Organisational DevelopmentDorchester Collection
    23Grazia AielloPeople GeneralistDorchester Collection
    23Niall CluleyManaging DirectorDragonfish
    23Andree GowarStrategy & Research DirectorDragonfish
    23Dr. Saeed AljaberiFirst LieutenantDubai Police
    23Dr. Mohammad BaqerFirst LieutenantDubai Police
    23Tony ScottCEOParadigm Human Performance
    24Damian SikonOperations Excellence ManagerCambridge University Press & Assessment
    25Simon GosneyHead of Learning and DevelopmentDimensions
    25Angela SabinPrincipal CoachExecutive Life Coaching
    25Jane ViljoenBusiness Psychologist and CoachExecutive Life Coaching
    25Justin StandfieldAspire CoachExecutive Life Coaching
    25Sian WattExecutive AssistantDimensions
    25Julie HutsonL&D CoordinatorDimensions
    25Jason BardellForensic Team DirectorDimensions
    25Jordan SmithAdvocacy LeadDimensions
    25Mbye SeyService ManagerDimensions
    25Omari James AmbroseClinical PractitionerDimensions
    26Danny KirwanHead of CultureFND Openreach
    26Hywel PhillipsDirectorBT Group
    26Luke GroseGroup Culture & EVP LeadBT Group
    26Melissa O’BrienCulture LeadFND Openreach
    26Jamie GoateSenior Engineering ManagerFND Openreach
    26Tim McDonaghDirector of South regionFND Openreach
    26Deb WebsterSenior Internal Comms ManagerFND Openreach
    26Becci GouldClient Services DirectorKin & Co
    26Alison WaldmanInternal Comms ManagerFND Openreach
    27Gemma JonesPartnerships DirectorHive Learning
    27Polly BealeSenior Customer Success ManagerHive Learning
    27Heri ChiragiSenior Customer Success ManagerHive Learning
    27Laura KeithGlobal Head of PartnershipsHive Learning
    27Richard BlackmoreEquity, Diversity & Inclusion ManagerBabcock International
    27Anna CarnewHRDBabcock International
    27Lewis BrennanL&D Business PartnerBabcock International
    27Steve HombalHead of Change and EngagementBabcock International
    27Julia TierneyChief Executive OfficerHive Learning
    27Fiona YoungHead of Programs | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Practice LeadHive Learning
    28Elaine BerginDirector of Colleague ExperienceBT
    28Helene GhoshHR Director CommercialBT
    28Sarah LawtonConsumer HR Change DirectorBT
    28Jennifer BradleyHR Business PartnerBT
    28Julie KnightHR Practice Consultant, Wellbeing & PerformanceBT
    28BT
    28Tom MercerTechnology HR Transformation DirectorBT
    28Maxine GoffDirector, Internal CommunicationsOpenreach
    28Nick LaneMD Customer Services ConsumerBT
    28Karen HildebrandHR Manager – ProjectsBT
    29Ali PierceHead of CommunicationsDomestic & General
    29Jennifer HillyerHR DirectorDomestic & General
    29Mark BeachamCorporate Governance & Reward DirectorDomestic & General
    29Ed KnoxGroup Director of OperationsDomestic & General
    29Nick UlyczCOODomestic & General
    29Bridget BuncleInternal Communications ExecutiveDomestic & General
    29Ben ThurstanReward ManagerDomestic & General
    29Lizzie HaywardHead of ERDomestic & General
    29Lauren RichardsonHead of ResourcingDomestic & General
    29Alice Uniacke AustinLearning & Development ManagerDomestic & General
    30Miranda Wheatley priceDirectorRubica Change & Analytics
    30Paul FrithDirectorRubica Change & Analytics
    30Lauren WalderHead of Client ServicesRubica Change & Analytics
    30Sarah TaylorCapability LeadRubica Change & Analytics
    30Lisa TaliferoPrincipal ConsultantRubica Change & Analytics
    30Alison BainbridgeStrategic Accounts Leader – South EastNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd
    30Steve FensomeHead of LearningNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd
    30Elliott JamesPortfolio Sales ManagerNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd
    30Sherry BradleyLearning & Development ManagerNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd
    30Sam StaceyHead of Data Strategy, Insights and AnalyticsNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd
    31Kerry Taylor-SmithPeople DirectorSpirit Health Group
    31Vanessa ReadingCommunications and Culture LeadSpirit Health Group
    31Lena MistrySenior HR AdviserSpirit Health Group
    31Nadine MilesDirector of Growth and OperationsSpirit Health Group
    31Owen TribeChief Product and Technical OfficerSpirit Health Group
    31Claire SwindinImplement CoordinatorSpirit Health Group
    31Laura DoxeyHR AssistantSpirit Health Group
    31Amit RamaGPSpirit Health Group
    31Shabbir ShanjiHead of ITSpirit Health Group
    31Shyam PatelIT AssistantSpirit Health Group
    32Asif SadiqSenior Vice President, Head of Equity and Inclusion, InternationalWarner Media
    32Aggie MutumaChief Executive OfficerMahogony Inclusion Partners / Argent Foods
    32Bernadette ThompsonDeputy Director & Co-Chair Race to the Top G6/7 NetworkHome Office
    32Nicola RobinsonOperating Model & Organisation Design DirectorBT Group plc
    32Sally AshworthAssociate Director, Media and CommunicationsHarvard Business Review
    32The People Director Partnership
    32John ShurmerHead of Digital LearningBarclays
    32Andrew FitzgibbonPartner ResearcherMicrosoft
    32Tim PointerChief People OfficerCAA-GBG
    32Christina DovePartner and Culture LeadMercer
    33Ali MohammedExecutive Director of HR & ODSouth East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
    33Kate Griffiths-LambethGroup HR Director, Executive CommitteeCharles Stanley
    33Lena TailorEurope Head of Peopleinnocent drinks (Former)
    33Liz PannamanOrganisational Development & Leadership SpecialistTransport for London
    33Sue SwanboroughHR DirectorKolak Snack Foods
    33Terri McNerneyManaging DirectorInspire the Best
    33Karen RooneyPeople DirectorBoden
    33Richard GoffChairThe People Director Partnership
    33Andy StokerDirector Cisco (Former)
    34Laura WhitworthDirectort-three
    34Anthony Walker Directort-three
    34Jon ChadwickTalent ManagerMitie
    34Dionne Hamilton-SmithGroup Digital Learning ManagerMitie
    34Damola OyebodeGroup Communications ManagerMitie
    34Marc HarveyHead of Learning DeliveryMitie
    34Luke HammCEOGovGrant
    34Dominic BartholdiCCOGovGrant
    34Sharon VenessAccounting Partner ManagerGovGrant
    34Bridget BookerAccounting Partner ManagerGovGrant
    35Ross SeychellChief People OfficerPersonio
    35Cassandra HoermannPeople Experience LeadPersonio
    35Nina RoglerPeople Experience ManagerPersonio
    35Samantha RichardsCountry Manager UKPersonio
    35Natasha WhittakerDirector of Human ResourcesMicrogaming
    35Charlotte DaviesHead of Human ResourcesMicrogaming
    35Natasha PhillipsHR Business PartnerDerivco
    35Tom NagyHead of InsightCrown Worldwide Group
    36Naomi SimpsonPeople AdvisorRadley London
    36Richard SmallHead of PeopleRadley London
    36Lindsay DohertyHR Business PartnerRadley London
    36Lucy NeaveInternal RecruiterFeaturespace
    36Rowan LinkHead of HR & RecruitmentFeaturespace
    36Laura BushHR & Recruitment AdministratorFeaturespace
    36Hannah SmithHR AdvisorFeaturespace
    36Ross JonesDirectorOuma
    36Rachel Lyndon-JonesDirectorOuma
    37Kristen PetersInternal Communications and Engagement OfficerReward Gateway
    37Catrin LewisHead of Global Engagement and Internal CommunicationsReward Gateway
    37Swati Bisht-RawatSenior Organisation Development AdvisorWestminster City Council
    37Nadine AndersonSenior Organisation Development AdvisorWestminster City Council
    37Chunu MiahBusiness Development ManagerGlobal Systems Engineering, Cisco
    37Jessie PengillyDigital Content SpecialistGlobal Systems Engineering, Cisco
    37Sarah Neblett-LindoGlobal HR DirectorCroud
    37Pete DrewettBusiness Development ManagerCroud
    37Rakesh GurungBusiness Development ManagerMakesworth Accountants
    37Sanjay SahManaging PartnerMakesworth Accountants
    38 & 39Bridget WardCookChildbase Partnership Ltd
    38 & 39Lina HineQualified Nursery PractitionerChildbase Partnership Ltd
    38 & 39Jenny PrattDeputy ManagerChildbase Partnership Ltd
    38 & 39Vanessa LawrenceNursery ManagerChildbase Partnership Ltd
    38 & 39Megan CardiganNursey PractitionerChildbase Partnership Ltd
    38 & 39Melanie SponderQualified Nursery PractitionerChildbase Partnership Ltd
    38 & 39Jasmine DruryTeam LeaderChildbase Partnership Ltd
    38 & 39Kat HlavinkovaQualified Nursery PractitionerChildbase Partnership Ltd
    38 & 39Angela BrownChair of the Partnership CouncilChildbase Partnership Ltd
    38 & 39Louise HillOperations DirectorChildbase Partnership Ltd
    38 & 39Tatjana BacholdinaDeputy ManagerChildbase Partnership Ltd
    38 & 39Charlotte FaceyNursery PractitionerChildbase Partnership Ltd
    38 & 39Maria Christania WinardiNursery PractitionerChildbase Partnership Ltd
    38 & 39Jodie ClareQualified Nursery PractitionerChildbase Partnership Ltd
    38 & 39Courtney HardyQualified Nursery PractitionerChildbase Partnership Ltd
    38 & 39Hannah MillerBusiness AdministratorChildbase Partnership Ltd
    38 & 39Isobelle RogersQualified Nursery PractitionerChildbase Partnership Ltd
    38 & 39Ria BlakePA to Executive OfficeChildbase Partnership Ltd
    38 & 39Charlotte NaglePA to Chairman and
    Executive Office Manager
    Childbase Partnership Ltd
    38 & 39Lorna WigleyHead of Quality & TrainingChildbase Partnership Ltd
    40John CrosbyDeputy Medical DirectorMersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
    40Ben TowellHealth and Wellbeing LeadMersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
    40Bernie Rochford MBEFreedom to Speak Up Guardian / Corporate Governance Senior AssociateMersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
    40John O'BoyleDirectorXenergie Consulting
    40Lisa CrippsABM Marketing ManagerWorkhuman
    40Paul CondonStrategic Client DirectorWorkhuman
    40Alex ReynoldsEnterprise Account ExecutiveWorkhuman
    40Emily MillerVP, Sales, EMEAWorkhuman
    40Denise GoodwinPatron Capital
    40Praveen PrabhakaranChief Delivery OfficerUST
    41Sophie GregoryColleague Wellbeing Journey OwnerLloyds Banking Group
    41Kyle EdwardsWellbeing TeamLloyds Banking Group
    41Holly PearceGroup Disability ProgrammeLloyds Banking Group
    41Brandon DohertyWellbeing TeamLloyds Banking Group
    41Michaela BottomleyProgramme ManagerLloyds Banking Group
    41Carley RogersColleague ExperienceLloyds Banking Group
    41Nic StevensWellbeing TeamLloyds Banking Group
    41Karl WilsonGroup Disability ProgrammeLloyds Banking Group
    41Nic RedmanColleague ExperienceLloyds Banking Group
    41Nathan DavisWellbeing TeamLloyds Banking Group

    The Welcome

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    Welcome from Tim Pointer

    Founder & Chair of Judges

    Business Culture Awards

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    Winners 2020

    Celebrating selected 2020's Winners in person

    - following last year's virtual Awards

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    Our Charity Partner

    With Ambassador & GOSH parent, Clive Mear

    Donate via Just Giving here

    Or Scan GOSH QR Code

    Tim Pointer, Founder and Chair of Judges for the Business Culture Awards will be welcoming all tonight's guests. As well as celebrating all of the Finalists and Judges gathered in-person and virtually, there will be a special recognition of some of our 2020 Winners. They finally have the chance to collect their trophies!

    We are proud of our almost 5-year partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and that, through our ongoing events and activities, we are able to continue to support a charity which touches so many lives. We're delighted be joined virtually by GOSH and you're invited to make a donation tonight.

    Your Awards Host - Phil Wang

    Phil WangWe are delighted to announce one of the UK’s most exciting stand-up comedians Phil Wang as our host for the Business Culture Awards Night. Phil is filming his first Netflix special this year at the London Palladium and has appeared on countless shows including hosting Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You, QI, Would I Lie to You?, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, The Great British Bake Off: Extra Slice and Taskmaster.

    His first book, Sidesplitter, is released this autumn. He is a regular on radio, including writing and starring in his own award-winning Radio 4 special, Wangsplaining, and in Daphne Sounds Expensive.

    Phil has performed at international comedy festivals including Montreal, Melbourne and New Zealand. His critically acclaimed live show, Philly Philly Wang Wang, broke records at the last Edinburgh Fringe, selling out its entire run before the festival even began. He is currently on his largest UK tour to date.

    Live Music & Other Entertainment

    Following the hands-down success of live band The Mariachis in 2019, we’re excited to be unveiling a band to get you out of your seats ready to party! Alive & Kicking bring you the ultimate tribute to the Smash Hits of the 1980's. Performed by 5 energetic & talented performers, be prepared to be transported back to the 80s with hits from Madonna, Bon Jovi, Duran Duran & more!

    RB Magic is a contemporary magician who performs with edge & style! Entertaining with impressive sleight of hand plus the perfect amount of misdirection, he’ll leave you amazed, astonished & dying for more! Previous clients include HSBC, Mercure Hotels, Santander, Waitrose and many more.

    The Awards Ceremony

    The moment has arrived to find out who this year's Winners are! There are 25 category awards to be announced as well as one Overall Winner, selected from all of our category Winners. Very best of luck to all of tonight's Finalists.

    Business Culture in a Crisis (>500 employees)

    This award will recognise organisations with 500 employees or more whose culture has been an absolute strength; enabling leaders to make and communicate difficult decisions with honesty and humility in the face of the pandemic and rapidly-changing commercial landscape.

    BT Group plc
    Dr. Martens
    FND Openreach
    Inmarsat
    ISS – Global Operations
    Maven Seven Solutions + Telenor Hungary
    Radiology Partners
    Volkswagen Financial Services

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    Business Culture in a Crisis (<500 employees)

    This award will recognise organisations with 500 employees or less whose culture has been an absolute strength; enabling leaders to make and communicate difficult decisions with honesty and humility in the face of the pandemic and rapidly-changing commercial landscape.

    Avado
    Catalina
    gunnercooke
    Reward Gateway
    Spirit Health Group
    Transform Hospital Group
    Vynamic
    Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting UK

    Best Business Transformation Initiative

    The Transformation category recognises organisations that have achieved a significant shift in their organisational culture.

    Aurora + Corporate Punk
    Cambridge University Press & Assessment
    FND Openreach
    McCann Worldgroup
    Ordnance Survey + Dragonfish
    F. Hoffmann-La Roche
    Sanne + Emperor
    Transform Hospital Group

    NEW: Best Digital Transformation Initiative

    Real digital transformation is happening and Covid-19, coupled with changes in consumer habits and needs, has made the rapid adoption of new technology an imperative to ensure ongoing organisational success.

    Applus+
    Dubai Police
    Foxtons
    Glasgow Science Centre
    Yodel

    Building a Culture of Innovation Initiative

    A culture of innovation welcomes new ideas and approaches from anywhere in the organisation and creates a position of sustained advantage.

    Allianz Turkey
    Applus+
    Aurora + Corporate Punk
    Cambridge University Press & Assessment
    Concentrix
    Dubai Sports Council
    EngTal
    Everflow Group

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    Best Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiative

    Today’s media highlights why this is one of the highest priorities for our society and all organisations, and our winner and finalists have driven outstanding initiatives.

    Cultural Infusion
    Dorchester Collection
    Foxtons
    GXO
    McCann Worldgroup
    Mitie + t-three
    Reward Gateway
    Schroders

    NEW: Leading with Purpose for Business Culture

    Purpose-led businesses are proven to perform better; with purpose driving growth. A common vision and ambition stems from the central brand purpose, highlighting clearly to employees not only what they need to do but why they are doing it.

    Crown Worldwide Group
    REAL Fundraising
    Volkswagen Financial Services
    Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting UK
    XPS Pensions Group

    Best Brand & Values Initiative for Business Culture

    These organisations have placed their values at the heart of their brands, living them purposefully every day, and seeing the impact in terms of attracting and engaging extraordinary people.

    Glide
    Jasco Products
    Makesworth Accountants
    Mortgage Advice Bureau + Culture Consultancy
    REAL Fundraising
    F. Hoffmann-La Roche

    Best Working Environments & Practices Initiative

    How , where and when we work, has the power to transform lives and the engagement of the best leaders and teams; deeply affecting the way our employees and other stakeholders operate, innovate and collaborate at work.

    Avado
    Domestic & General
    GovGrant
    Inmarsat
    Mount Anvil
    Personio
    Punch Creative
    Reward Gateway

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    Best Learning Initiative for Business Culture

    The Learning award will be presented to an organisation that has put highly effective and inspirational learning at the heart of its culture - with exceptional results.

    Babcock International Group + Hive Learning
    Concentrix
    John West Foods
    Keter UK + Brave Conversations
    Mitie + t-three
    Notion Limited
    Novartis UK + Rubica Change & Analytics
    Schroders

    Best Wellbeing Initiative for Business Culture

    Many organisations are prioritising the health & wellbeing of their employees, recognising this as critical to driving engagement and strengthening business culture.

    Aico
    John West Foods
    Keter UK
    Lloyds Banking Group
    Orbit
    Slalom
    Sovereign Housing
    SSCL

    NEW: Best Internal Communications Strategy for Business Culture

    Effective communications make a cultural foundation stronger. Not only does a sound, well-executed strategy engender better informed, more capable and trusted leaders but also employees who feel more valued and engaged.

    Domestic & General
    Inmarsat
    Transform Hospital Group
    UST – Corporate Communications Team
    Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting UK

    NEW: Best Employee Voice Initiative for Business Culture

    Harnessing employee voice is critical to building trusting relationships between employers and their people and ultimately a positive workplace culture.

    Childbase Partnership Ltd
    John West Foods
    F. Hoffmann-La Roche
    UST – Corporate Communications Team
    Volkswagen Financial Services

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    Business Culture Leadership Award

    This will be presented to one or more leaders who have had a significant impact on Business Culture; creating the type of workplace which has the confidence of staff and other stakeholders.

    Carparts.com, Lev Peker
    Everflow Group, Josh Gill
    Globalization Partners, Senior Leadership Team
    Mohsin Haider Darwish LLC, Honorable Lujaina Mohsin Haider Darwish
    Mortgage Advice Bureau , Claire Smith
    Patron Capital, Keith Breslauer
    F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Jessica Bensch
    Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting UK, Elise Sallis

    Business Culture Team Award

    This award recognises a team whose passion and commitment shines through in their collaborative championing and influencing of unique workplace culture.

    Boston Scientific + Xenergie Consulting, Boston Scientific New Product Development Team
    Cisco, Cisco Global Systems Engineering (GSE) Onboarding Culture Team
    Fairstone Group, Fairstone Group Team
    HSBC, Global Liquidity and Cash Management (GLCM) Team
    Ouma, Ouma Marketing Team
    Radley London, The People Team
    UST, Office of Values & Culture
    Vynamic, London Team

    Best Next Generation Initiative for Business Culture

    Businesses who have put the recruitment and development of future talent as central to their organisational culture put themselves in a competitive position through the 2020s and beyond.

    Dubai Police
    Glasgow Science Centre
    Inmarsat

    Best Coaching, Mentoring & Personal Development Initiative

    The development of a coaching culture supports not only the individual’s, but also the organisation’s, performance and success; providing a stabilising factor during change.

    Dimensions
    Foxtons
    Notion Limited
    Very

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    Best Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative

    This award recognises an organisation whose purposeful efforts have not only benefited the wider community but captured the hearts and minds of employees to create a better workplace.

    Aico
    Bitwise Industries
    Childbase Partnership Ltd
    ISS UK
    Mount Anvil
    Patron Capital
    UST – Office of Values & Culture

    Best Integration & Merger Initiative for Business Culture

    This award recognises organisations that have achieved a merger or integration of teams, brands, or companies, creating a sense of unity in the culture of the newly-formed entity.

    Fairstone Group
    Radiology Partners

    Best International Organisation for Business Culture

    The International category recognises organisations with considerable reach outside the UK that have enacted outstanding multinational Business Culture initiatives across geographical boundaries.

    Allianz Turkey
    Applus+
    Euro Accounting
    Maven Seven Solutions + Telenor Hungary
    McCann Worldgroup
    Radiology Partners

    Best Large Organisation for Business Culture

    Competition has been fierce and our Finalists, organisations with over 5,000 employees, have demonstrated how their organisations have advanced at a cultural level, and what business benefits have arisen as a direct result.

    Concentrix
    FND Openreach
    HSBC
    ISS – Global Operations
    Schroders
    UST – Office of Values & Culture

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    Best Medium Organisation for Business Culture

    This category focuses on companies with 251-5,000 employees who have undertaken substantial initiatives with a transformative effect on organisational culture.

    Domestic & General
    Dr. Martens
    Featurespace
    GAMA Healthcare
    gunnercooke
    Workhuman

    Best Small Organisation for Business Culture

    This award recognises a company with 250 employees or fewer who has undertaken a substantial Organisational Culture initiative with exceptional results.

    Catalina
    Croud
    Euro Accounting
    GovGrant
    Kid-A
    Mortgage Advice Bureau + Culture Consultancy
    Patron Capital
    Vynamic

    Best Public / Not-For-Profit Organisation for Business Culture

    Business Culture is one of the top 5 reasons why people choose to work for an organisation, and this is arguably even more the case in the public and not-for-profit sectors.

    Cambridge University Press & Assessment
    Dimensions
    Dubai Police
    FITC
    Glasgow Science Centre
    Orbit

    Business Culture Consultancy of the Year

    This award recognises the achievements of consultancies, and will be presented to a consultancy that has enabled exceptional results in their clients’ Business Culture work.

    Avado
    Corporate Punk
    Dragonfish
    Paradigm Human Performance
    Rubica Change & Analytics

    Veran Performance

    Overall Winner

    This award will be presented to the category winner who has shown the broadest deployment of their initiative. This organisation will have demonstrated the highest standards in strategic alignment, innovation and stakeholder engagement to drive the biggest impact on business culture and performance.

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    Many Thanks to Our Judges

    Business Culture Awards Judges are part of a growing community of professionals who are passionate about exceptional culture, and seeking to make the workplace a more engaging, collaborative and productive place. Their time and commitment to these awards is amazing and it's great to have many judges either in the room for the event, or attending virtually.

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    Andy Stoker

    Former Director | People-Centric Leader

    Cisco

    Aggie Mutuma

    Group People Director

    Argent Foods

    Simon Youngs

    Group Talent Director

    Essentra