Matalan, Starbucks and Ringtons HR chiefs named among UK’s top people leaders

Senior people leaders from Matalan, Starbucks and Ringtons have been named in the CIPD’s HR30 2026 list, which recognises HR professionals delivering ‘standout impact inside their organisations’.
The annual list, unveiled on the opening day of the CIPD’s Festival of Work at Excel London, celebrates 30 senior HR and people professionals judged to have made a significant and measurable difference over the past year.
Among this year’s retail names are Matalan chief peo