HR's role in preparing leaders for the new world of work

Berry Lumpkins

Global Director of Leadership & Talent Development
DP World

With more than 20 years of experience stretching across Europe, the US and the Middle East, Berry has worked in multiple industries driving sustainable culture-change initiatives. This includes a variety of regional and global roles with Siemens, A.P. Moller –Maersk, Zurich Insurance Group and FAB within Learning, Leadership and Talent Development.

Most recently, Berry was appointed as the Global Director of Leadership & Talent Development for DP World.

Berry is a Swedish national, living in Abu Dhabi with his wife & 2 children.

Yvonne Mosadi

HR Director, Heineken

Yvonne is a chartered HR professional and an MBA graduate with more than 18 years expertise in the field. She has held executive and senior HR roles within HYUNDAI Automotive SA, Imperial Logistics, as well as the RCL group across the FMCG industries.

Yvonne is a catalyst for change and development, and believes that leadership capability, at all levels, is what will set organisations apart in the new world of work.

Moderator - Olivia Pearl

Learning & Development Manager
Robert Walters Group

Olivia Pearl, the L&D Manager at Robert Walters based in London, covering UKIMEA & Switzerland. Olivia’s remit is in supporting employees in their personal development throughout their careers in the business, as well as supporting managers in their effectiveness to ultimately lead their teams to success.

Olivia’s training offering has been adapted quickly in response to COVID-19, to provide online training access and resources to staff, netting some unforeseen wins with regards to proactivity to learning, as well as new connections and engagement across the business.