Judging

The TiARAs are distinguished by the rigour of its judging – and the quality of its feedback

Our three-stage judging process ensures credibility and enhances prestige for all those recognised. 

TALiNT’s senior team conducts an initial shortlist of all entries to identify finalists who are announced in July. Finalist entries in each category go to a second round of judging by a distinguished panel of HR and talent leaders, and advisers. All judges then attend a judging day in August to determine the overall winners in each category, which is then announced at the Gala Dinner in September.  

All finalists receive individual feedback based on comments from judges for each of their shortlisted award entries. 

The Judging Panel

Jim Richardson

Director – Megella

chair of judges

Tom Baker

Head of Talent & Resourcing

M&G plc

JANE UPTON

TALENT ACQUISITION LEAD

NATWEST

Adam Hawkins

Head of Sales – Search & Staffing Industry Vertical, Talent Solutions – EMEA & LATAM 

LinkedIN

Daniel Haslam

Group Sales Director

giant group

dorian webb

global talent acquisition partnership lead

Ericsson

Alison Ettridge

CEO

Stratigens

Neil Griffiths

Director

Ceriph

Andrew Brown

DIRECTOR, RPO AND RECRUITING

CORNERSTONE ONDEMAND

Andrew Shingler

chief sales officer

parasol

Lopa Patel

global head of talent acquisition centre of excellence

stmicroelectronics

Matt Coburn

strategic partnerships manager

sonovate

Debbie Bennett-Jackson

SVP Engagement Lead (Global Culture Change)

Citi

glyn blaize

chief operating officer

amdaris

billy smith

head of resourcing

the scottish government

lisa scales

Talent Acquisition director

royal mail group

David Nottage

Head of Talent Attraction & Acquisition 

Footasylum

Connaire Wallace

Vay

Sharron Marsh

Group Head of Talent

The Doyle Collection

rita tappia

Head of Talent acquisition

cabot financial

andy nicholls

head of talent acquisition

scc

jill leonard

helloFresh

marcelle foxcroft

global Head of Talent acquisition

trustpilot

matt heather

director of Talent acquisition

reed