See who spoke at the 2024 event
We are currently putting together an exciting new programme for Employee Benefits Live 2025 — packed with insightful sessions, expert speakers, and the latest industry trends to help you navigate the evolving world of employee benefits.
While we finalise this year’s agenda, why not take a look at last year’s programme below? This will give you a great idea of what to expect - from keynote talks to interactive workshops and cutting-edge solutions.
Stay tuned for updates.
2024 Keynote speakers
How to create a culture where people can win and succeed
Karen Blackett OBE
Former president, WPP

Embracing authenticity: the power of being your true self
Mark Foster
Olympic swimmer and broadcaster

Unknotting the global benefits tangle
Janet Mckenzie
Group head of reward, Merlin Entertainments

Breaking the boundaries of what is possible
Natalie Jutla
Employee benefits and employee financial wellbeing lead, DEFRA

Cost effective benefits
Budget-busting benefits: mitigating rising benefit costs with a progressive approach
Adam Kirton
Assistant director of workforce, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Crafting cost-effective pay and reward strategies: benefits on any budget
Sarah Webb
Pension and benefit manager, Channel 4

From business case to deployment: Implementing a global benefits technology solution faster and smarter
Ian Johnston
Chief people and transformation officer, EQT
Health and wellbeing
Panel: How does pay and reward foster holistic employee wellbeing?
Hayley Mannings
Well-being consultant, Cyberfort
Alex Henley
HR business partner, Co-Op
Marta Kunica-Thomas
People and culture director, Sixt



Building 'whole person' health: Integrating culture, leadership and benefits to improve wellbeing
Natalie Bertelsen-Macey
Head of pay and reward, New Look

Caring for the caretakers: Building resilience and wellbeing in reward and benefits professionals
Kate George
Benefits manager, NTT Data

Sustainable reward
Ensuring your reward and benefits strategy is aligned with your sustainability strategy
Gazal Vishwanath
Global director, compensation, benefits and analytics, World Resources Institute

Will your reward and benefits strategy stand the test of time?
Aaron Lloyd
Total reward lead - people services, Birmingham City Council

From values to value: Building a sustainable rewards strategy for long-term success
Kateryna Hubaryeva
Senior vice president of HR, global operations and analytics, softserve

Financial wellbeing
Navigating Financial Wellbeing in Challenging Times: Strategies for Employers to Support Employees
Jonathan Bellamy
UK benefits manager, AstraZeneca
Jos Barnett
HR business partner, Phoenix
Rashree Chhatrisha
Reward director – pensions and benefits, Saga



The holy trinity of financial, mental and physical wellbeing
Ant Donaldson
Reward manager – benefits, Wolseley
Chris Whiting
Global head of people and talent, Big Word Group
Rashree Chhatrisha
Reward director – pensions and benefits, Saga



Maximising financial wellness: Engaging strategies to help employees stretch their income
Mark Greenwald
Wellbeing manager – Europe, lendlease

Engagement, motivation and recognition
Boosting productivity and performance with a culture of recognition and reward
Georgina Reeves-Saad
Employee and engagement experience lead, British Council
Helen McGowan
Group benefits manager, Travis Perkins
Sarah Austin
Benefits manager – Europe, Rio Tinto



Driving employee engagement through electric vehicle salary sacrifice
Adam Dicker
Employee benefits manager, Flight Centre

“Hello? Is anyone there?” When you think you’ve got it right, but your employees have no idea!
Chloe Corr
Benefits and wellbeing manager, NatWest

Menopause, fertility and pregnancy
Supporting employees in midlife and menopause – small changes that can have a big impact
Tracy Lowe Sheppard
Head of people, Swim England

BFF - Helping employees build families and live better lives
Nigel Edwards
Director, corporate communications, Ferring

HR and benefits strategy
Inclusivity by design: A collaborative approach to transforming Virgin’s reward and benefits programme
Rachel Clarke
Director of reward and people operations, Virgin

Every employee matters: How to create a benefits strategy that supports your entire workforce – regardless of age, location or role
Hilary Todd
Programme director, Solent NHS Trust

Mental health resilience
Advancing DEI at the RSPCA: A journey towards inclusivity
Patrick Ismond
Head of diversity and inclusion, RSPCA

The role of reward and benefits in building resilience in times of change and challenge
Kerian Barnes
Commercial and operations director, Starboard Hotels
