Q1 HR Power Moves: 50 brands shaking up their people strategy

When major brands hire new HR leaders, exciting things tend to follow. Fresh approaches to company culture, recruitment revamps, and strategic shake-ups: it’s one of the strongest signals that big internal changes (and new opportunities) are coming.

At Honch, we've tracked over 19,000 global HR moves just in Q1. From that massive pool, we've identified the top 50 brands making standout HR hires - marking clear opportunities for anyone selling into the HR space.

Here’s your sneak peek at five brands already making waves:

EasyJet

Budget airline EasyJet welcomed Elly Tomlins as Chief People Officer, fresh from Britvic. She kicked off her new role by touring EasyJet’s brand-new base in Milan and overseeing the launch of their 10th UK hub at London Luton. Big things ahead for EasyJet's people strategy.

Sofina Foods Europe

Helen Watts just landed at Sofina as Chief People Officer following an 18-year tenure at McCain Foods. Tasked with driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence, she’s joined by two other senior exec hires - clearly signalling major internal developments across their European operations.

Bumble

Bumble swiped right on Megan Coz, appointing her Global HR Director in February. Alongside Megan, Bumble added senior talent leaders covering Talent Management & Belonging, Employee Communications, and Global Talent Acquisition. Safe to say, they're getting serious about employee experience.

Deliveroo

Ben Collis stepped into the role of VP People at Deliveroo in January, joining at a pivotal moment. After hitting profitability for the first time amid controversy around rider conditions and pay, Collis will have plenty to tackle - particularly around employee welfare, workplace rights, and public perception.

Oxford Instruments

Sarah Hamilton took the reins as Chief Human Resources Officer in February, just weeks after the company announced a new CFO and Transformation Director. Clearly, Oxford Instruments is gearing up for significant internal restructuring and strategic shifts in 2025.

Want to see all 50?

Check out every standout brand shaking up their HR strategies in our full Q1 Power Moves list, featuring brands like Topshop, Pandora, and more.