Conference Speakers

Jane O’Donnell

Jane O’Donnell was appointed the Chief Executive of COSLA, the voice of local government in Scotland, in March 2023.  COSLA is a councillor-led, cross-party organisation which champions councils’ vital work to improve the lives of everyone in their communities

Jane has over 25 years’ experience working in and with councils and, prior to her appointment, spent two years in senior roles in Scottish Government.
Jane has a particular interest in ensuring a whole system approach to public policy and public services.
She has held senior trustee roles in several third sector organisations supporting women and girls. Jane was a founder member of the Suicide Prevention Leadership Group and is a strong advocate for the role of local government in wellbeing.

Conference speakers

Robyn Adamson

Robyn Adamson

With extensive experience in digital recruitment and talent management, Robyn specialises in delivering innovative, user-focused solutions that improve...

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Huss Azzan

Huss Azzan

Based just outside of Glasgow, Huss brings real-world examples on how LinkedIn data and insights can help shape talent architecture and driving positive...

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David D’Souza

David D’Souza

Before joining the CIPD, David worked as an independent consultant, having held previous roles across a range of financial services and retail organisations....

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