Venessa Meggison is a commercially focused Head of HR with deep experience shaping people strategies in fast-paced retail and FMCG environments, including M&S, Starbucks, and Boden. A trusted advisor to leadership, she combines expertise in employment law with a passion for employee wellbeing to balance compliance with a positive people experience. Venessa has built HR functions from the ground up, leading initiatives that strengthened engagement, boosted retention, and earned multiple “Best Places to Work” awards, including global recognition and categories for women and L&D. She thrives in innovative, growth-driven companies, championing the belief that high performance and great culture not only can coexist, but fuel each other.