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’s 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 Gala Dinner in October.
All finalists receive feedback based on comments from judges for each of their shortlisted award entries.
“This is very useful feedback and will help us build next year’s entries.”
Matt Gale, Head of Marketing, Oliver James Associates


The Judging Panel


KATIE FOLWELL-DAVIES
PARTNER – tWENTY20 CAPITAL
Chair of Judges

Prof Emma Parry
Cranfield School of Management
Head of Changing World of Work

jason martin
Access Group
Head of Strategy, Recruitment

Neil Davies
saffery champness
partner

Nick Davis
Mishcon de Reya
Partner and Chair

Dan Shrimpton
Clearwater International
Director

Carl Parker
Grant Thornton
Partner

David Higgins
RP International
Chairman

jeff blakemore
Fore:Two Group
CEO

Graham Palfery-Smith
6CATS
ChairmaN

Geraldine King
National Recruitment Federation
CEO

Greetje Brosens
OPtionis Group
Chief Sales Officer

Kim De’ath
3R
Director of Client Experience

john rose
vered Consultancy
NED

Simon Michaels
HW Fisher
CEO

Adam Fletcher
IPE Ventures Private Equity
CEO

Lisa jones
Barclay Jones
Founder

Ryan McCabe
Odro
CEO

Philip Ellis
Optima Corporate Finance
Founder

Sohail Ahmad
Managing Director
Azlan Advisory

Sandy scott
Zeel Solutions
Ceo

Kirstie Kelly Batt
Investor & adviser

Ronny Grosman
Blackwood capital
Managing Partner

MARK THOMPSON
Sonovate
HEAD OF PARTNERSHIPS & ENTERPRISE

Chris Kendrick
Mercury xrm
CEO

Adam Hawkins
Head of Search & Staffing, EMEA and Latam

Del Williams
Workwell
Sales Director

Jo Major
Diversity In Recruitment
Founder

Asif Sadiq MBE
WarnerMedia
Senior Vice President, Head of Equity and Inclusion, International

Claire Holness
Ericsson
Global Head of Talent Acquisition

Denise Walker
Absolutely Business
Founder Managing Director

Chris Bryce
Freelancer & Contractor Services Association
Chief Executive