CHAIR: Daphne Doody-Green

Daphne recently started as UK Market Director role at CIPD, responsible for shaping the UK Market strategy and leading the team that will expand connectivity, reach, and support

more members and customers, partner with more organisations, and influence and champion better work and working lives across the UK.

Previously Head of CIPD in Northern England, she was responsible for leading regional development and strategic engagement in Northern England, ensuring that CIPD strategy reflects the diversity of businesses, organisations, and members’ interests. Her roles have and are focused on building reach, influence, and impact across the UK. This involves partnering and building relationships with key stakeholders, CIPD members, employers, HR leaders, policymakers, business communities and networks to amplify our voice and develop regional insights that will support members and enable better work and working lives.

As a board member of three of the Northern England combined authorities, Fair and Good Work Charters - Greater Manchester, Liverpool, and West Yorkshire – Daphne plays an instrumental role in supporting this agenda and working collaboratively to improve good employment standards in the region. 

Having worked for the CIPD for over 20 years – and in number of senior UK and international roles - Daphne’s built-up expert knowledge in all areas of HR and the people profession, along with strong market and business development experience. She regularly chairs CIPD Conferences and judges on many national and regional HR Awards.