Amanda Arrowsmith

Amanda Arrowsmith FCIPD is the People and Transformation Director at the CIPD, bringing over 30 years of HR experience across public, private, and third sectors. She has a wealth of global HR knowledge and a deep understanding of diverse organisational cultures. Amanda is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and has been an active volunteer, serving as a committee member, blogger, speaker, and panel member. She also volunteers as an independent committee member at the NCVO and is a non-executive director at the Disclosure and Baring Service. Her broad expertise enables her to add value to businesses by focusing on the development of people and organisations in line with business strategy. As a speaker, Amanda is known for challenging the status quo and focusing on practical, real-world solutions. She is able to deliver thought-provoking insights and tangible takeaways. Amanda's perspective on 'people and culture' emphasises the importance of individual stories in shaping a company's culture, and her advocacy for flexible working practices reflects her forward-thinking approach to talent management.