Judging
The TiARAs are distinguished by the rigour of its judging – and the quality of its feedback
Our three-stage judging process ensures credibility and enhances prestige for all those recognised.
TALiNT Partners senior team conducts an initial shortlist of all entries to identify finalists who are announced in July. Finalist entries in each category go to a second round of judging by a panel of over 30 recruitment industry chairmen, senior talent leaders, and advisers. All judges attend an event in September to determine the overall winners in each category, who are announced at the TIARA Awards Ceremony in October.
All finalists receive feedback based on comments from judges for each of their shortlisted award entries.
The 2024 Judging Panel
Keely Woodley
Head of UK Corporate Finance Advisory at Grant Thornton
Chair of Judges
Adam Fletcher
Group CEO
IPE Ventures
Philip Ellis
Owner
Optima Corporate Finance
Jo Major
Founder
Diversity In Recruitment
Ben Carter
James Strickland
NED / Investor / M&A
Maria Drye
PGC Group
Geraldine King
CEO
Employment & Recruitment Federation
Ben Cawood
Chris Bryce
Chief Executive
Freelancer & Contractor Services Association
Greetje Brosens
Chief Sales and Revenue Officer
Workwell
Aaron Boland
Relationship Director
HSBC
Ajay Jagatia
Head – In-House Direct Sourcing Team
Cabinet Office
David Higgins
Chairman & Board Advisor
Steve Barnhurst
Managing Director (EMEA)
Mercury
Alex Inett
Joe Taffurelli
Liquid Friday
Denise Walker
Founder & MD
jeff blakemore
CEO
Fore:Two Group
Kirstie Kelly
Investor & adviser
Steven Raize
Partner
Trowers & Hamlins llp
Lucy Rogers
Director – Audit
saffery
Francis Larson
CEO & Founder
Ascen
Sam Cox
Commercial Director
Qdos
Ronny Grosman
Owner & Managing Director
Blackwood capital
Sonal Bhardwaj
Head of Talent Acquisition, Financial Services, UK and Ireland
Mike Whatman
Director
Mike Whatman Consulting
Emma Parry
Professor of Human Resource Management
Simon Michaels
CEO
HW Fisher
Leah Wilkinson
Nick Davis
Partner & Chair
Mishcon de Reya
Sohail Ahmad
Managing Director
Azlan Advisory
Ashley Olliver
Group Sales Director
Parasol
Kevin Freeguard
Board Advisor & Non Exec Director
If you want to find out how to become a TIARA Judge, please contact awards@talintpartners.com