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Career Compass: unique transition into HR Leadership

09/09/26
12:30
Online

How opportunity, adaptability and human skills shape successful HR careers

Join us for a candid and inspiring conversation with Emma Dolby and Sue Maple as they share the twists, turns and unexpected opportunities that have shaped their successful HR careers.

Together, we’ll explore:

  • How careers really develop — beyond the neat version we see in hindsight
  • The importance of saying yes to opportunities, even when you don’t feel ready
  • Lessons from navigating major organisational change, acquisitions and uncertainty
  • How international experiences and relationships can shape your career
  • When being great at HR is no longer enough to progress into senior leadership
  • How AI and the changing HR landscape are reshaping career paths and the skills needed for the future
  • The enduring importance of relationships, judgement, adaptability and human insight

Expect an honest, conversational session filled with real career stories, practical lessons and reflections for aspiring and mid-career HR professionals.

We’ll also open the floor for audience questions before asking Emma and Sue to share their one piece of advice for building a successful HR career today.

Join us and discover why the career you can’t plan for may be the one that shapes you most.

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Event Speakers

Sue Maple
Group Head of HR
Emma Dolby
Chief Human Resources Officer, EMEA, Mizuho