Expertise
Den is a seasoned transformation consultant and global people leader with extensive experience driving business evolution across the UK, US, Japan, South Africa, Australia, France, and Germany. Adept at leading organisational change, M&A integrations, and strategic people transformation, Den combines deep expertise in common sense and practical people strategies with a results-driven approach to sustainable solutions.
Den brings a wealth of insight into scaling, downsizing, re-engineering, culture integration, and leadership alignment. A CEDR certified mediator, Den is skilled at resolving complex disputes and constructive negotiations
With a track record of working across diverse industries and international markets, Den is passionate about empowering businesses to navigate change and achieve long-term success in an ever-evolving employment landscape.
Experience Highlights
Den has delivered UK and global transformational change across retail, financial services, healthcare, tech, logistics, manufacturing, leisure, nuclear, and radio astronomy
- Led HR & Transformation for a NASDAQ IPO– As Chief People Officer, Den transitioned Wejo Ltd from a founder-led startup to a public company, driving global expansion across the East and West US, Japan, Germany, and France. Experienced in SEC, SOX regulations and setting up HR for business scale, ensuring sensible, sustainable people strategies.
- Business Change– Partnered with organizations such as NHS, Shop Direct Group, Kingfisher plc on transformation programs, organisational design, and driving HR efficiencies.
- Board-Level HR Strategy– operational and advisory, working with executive leadership teams and boards across multiple industries on strategic HR and how best to deliver fit for purpose solutions.
- Mediation & Dispute Resolution– Successfully mediated high-stakes disputes, including NHS vs. Unison negotiations, driving resolution in complex employment conflicts.
- M&A, Restructuring & Scaling– Managed M&A, Collective Redundancies, TUPE, reverse outsourcing for organizations such as Yodel (10,000 employees), Jack Wills (UK, US, Asia), Thomas Cook (India) and St James’s Place.
- Working with PE – Experience of working in PE / investor led businesses as both independent consultant and CPO / HRD. Familiar with the tensions and pressures when delivering investor returns and the skills required to navigate all moving parts.
Career History
- HR Change Consultant, St James’s Place (2024)
- HR Change Consultant, General Medical Council (2024)
- HR OD/Change Consultant, SKAO (2024)
- HR OD/Change Consultant, NHS South-Western Ambulance Service (2024)
- Dispute Mediator, NHS South-Western Ambulance Service (2024)
- Chief People Officer, Wejo Ltd (2019 – 2023)
- HR Transformation Consultant, Ted Baker (2019)
- Group HRD, Leadx Holdings Ltd (PE-Backed) (2019)
- Global HR/OD Lead – Group Transformation, Kingfisher plc (2017)
- Director of HR, B&Q (2017)
- People Programme/OD Lead, Mace Group (2015 – 2016)
- Group HRD | Calyx Group (PE-Backed) (2014 – 2015)
- HR/OD Transformation Consultant | Thomas Cook Airlines. (2013 – 2014)
- HR Consultant, Associated British Foods (2013 – 2014)
- HR Consultant, Eversholt Rail Group (2013 – 2014)
- HR/OD Transformation Consultant, Jack Wills Ltd (PE-Owned) (2013 – 2014)
- Client Services Director, Georgia Group (2012 – 2014)
- HR Transformation Lead, Yodel (Shop Direct Group) (2007 – 2010)
Early Career
- Marks & Spencer
- MBNA Bank
- Shop Direct Group
- United Utilities
- N Brown Group
Education
- University of Manchester (BA)
- University of Liverpool (CIPD)
- Baron Eqi
- CEDR Mediation