Industry News | CIPD appoints Lisa Pearl as new people and change director

The CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, has appointed Lisa Pearl as its new people and change director.

A Chartered Fellow of the CIPD since 2017, Lisa brings more than 30 years’ HR experience across multiple sectors. She has a strong track record in shaping organisational culture, leading transformational change and demonstrating the commercial impact of high-performing people functions.

Lisa, who will be joining the CIPD in February, has held several senior executive roles including chief HR officer at Bestway Healthcare, group people director at Anchor, executive director of People at AQA, and most recently group people director for DFS.

Lisa is committed to advancing professional standards in HR and is passionate about education and continuous development. Outside of work, she is a governor at a local high school, using her expertise to support leadership strategy and shape positive student outcomes.