CIPD appoints Lisa Pearl as people and change director

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has appointed Lisa Pearl (pictured) as its new people and change director. 

Pearl, who is a chartered fellow of the CIPD, has over 30 years’ HR experience in various sectors. 

She has held senior roles at Bestway Healthcare, Anchor, AQA and most recently DFS.

Pearl will join the CIPD in February. 

Pearl said: “Having been a proud member of the CIPD throughout my HR career, I’m thrilled to join the organisation and contribute to growing and serving our membership. 

“I’m looking forward to leading the people and change function in building the culture, capabilities and AI-enabled skills our people need to address the challenges facing the profession, and evolve as a modern, member-focused professional body.”

Peter Cheese, CEO at the CIPD, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Lisa to the CIPD. She brings a wealth of HR and leadership experience and will be a key part of the executive leadership team. 

“She will play a critical role in driving performance to deliver for all our members, and in shaping our capabilities and culture as we respond to the many changes impacting the profession and the wider world of work. 

“We want to continue making the CIPD a great place to work and a leader in good people practices.”