Leader in Conscious Leadership and HR Excellence

Annette Andrews is a distinguished thought leader and the founder of Acaria Coaching & Consulting Ltd, renowned for her expertise in Leadership and People. With a career spanning over 25 years, she has made significant contributions in the field of Human Resources, holding pivotal roles such as Chief People Officer for Lloyd’s, HR Director at Lloyds Banking Group, and Ford Motor Company. Her journey in HR has been marked by a dedication to enhancing employee attraction, retention, and engagement, alongside a passion for equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Annette’s career is a testament to her ability to navigate and influence in heavily regulated and unionised industries, delivering substantial business transformation in support of corporate strategy. Her work has earned her high-profile roles and recognition, including being named one of the UK’s top 50 most influential HR practitioners. She has collaborated with CEOs, Boards, and senior leaders on a global scale, integrating best practices and adapting them to meet unique business needs.

In 2020, Annette transitioned from her role at Lloyd’s of London to establish Acaria Coaching and Consultancy Ltd. Her new venture reflects her commitment to supporting individuals and organizations in achieving their full potential. As a qualified Executive Coach and experienced Executive and Non-Executive Director Annette offers her deep knowledge across the People agenda through coaching, consulting, and speaking engagements.

Annette’s own experiences as a female leader, mother, and carer provide her with a profound understanding of the challenges faced by her clients. She brings a natural and engaging style to her work, blending inspiration, storytelling, and practical advice to resonate with diverse audiences. Her focus on creating ‘Moments that Matter’ for employees underscores her dedication to fostering inclusive and supportive workplace cultures. She is committed to helping leaders to fully tap into their emotional intelligence so that they can be the differentiator for their people and businesses.

In 2020, Annette transitioned from her role at Lloyd’s of London to establish Acaria Coaching and Consultancy Ltd. Her new venture reflects her commitment to supporting individuals and organizations in achieving their full potential. As a qualified Life & Executive Coach, Mediator, and Mentor, Annette offers her deep knowledge across the People agenda through coaching, consulting, and speaking engagements.

Annette’s own experiences as a female leader, mother, and carer provide her with a profound understanding of the challenges faced by her clients. She brings a natural and engaging style to her work, blending inspiration, storytelling, and practical advice to resonate with diverse audiences. Her focus on creating ‘Moments that Matter’ for employees underscores her dedication to fostering inclusive and supportive workplace cultures.

Why you should book Annette Andrews for your next event:

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Her ability to engage and influence key stakeholders both internally and externally has resulted in high profile roles, awards and being named recently as one of UK’s top 50 most influential HR practitioners.

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Her ability to engage and influence key stakeholders both internally and externally has resulted in high profile roles, awards and being named recently as one of UK’s top 50 most influential HR practitioners.

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She has worked at all levels within organisations, including with CEO’s, Boards, Executive Committees and senior leaders, on a global basis for 20+ years. She has sat on both sides of the table, as a Board member and as an Executive.

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Annette Andrews during a keynote presentation at Microsoft’s office

Keynotes by Annette Andrews

Annette Andrews brings her extensive experience and deep knowledge to the stage with her engaging and insightful keynotes. Drawing from her background as a former Chief People Officer and her current role as a thought leader in Conscious Leadership, Annette addresses a wide array of topics centered around People, Leadership, Culture, and Change.

Annette’s keynotes are designed to inspire and equip leaders with practical strategies to enhance their organizational culture and drive meaningful change. With her natural storytelling ability and practical approach, she delivers high-energy presentations that leave audiences with actionable insights and renewed motivation.

Due to Annette’s wide background and experience, she can speak upon most requests on topics associated with People, Leadership, Culture and Change, Wellbeing, Inclusion & Diversity.

Recent topics have included the following:

  • Inclusive leadership
  • The value of wellbeing
  • Creating an inclusive culture
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Leading through change
  • The value of storytelling
  • Integrating culture into business strategy
  • Creating an engaging People Strategy
  • Cultivating emotional intelligence within your leaders.
  • Creating moments that matter.
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Debate at The Behavioural Finance Forum focused on how employers, especially in financial and professional services, can attract, train, and retain a diverse pool of talent. Key speakers, including Annette Andrews, Jeremy Holmes, Norman Pickavance, and Patricia Hind, highlighted the shift in expectations from younger generations of employees.

Annette was very well received by the audience and a real pleasure to work with. Please send her my grateful thanks!

Global Mobility Annual event

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