Debra Cadman

Debra Cadman is an established HR director with more than 25 years' experience in HR in the United Kingdom. Prior to becoming an independent consultant, she held HR posts in the systems integration, insurance, hospitality and telecoms industries.

As a consultant, Debra has worked with the public and private sectors, including corporate clients and small and medium-sized enterprises.

Debra has led change in both her corporate role and as a consultant, particularly around talent management, Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE) and employee relations. Debra has extensive knowledge relating to the creation of strong collaborative working environments through consultation, including working in unionized environments.

She has spoken at several high-profile events, such as the CIPD and TUC conferences, to demonstrate a best-practice approach to other organizations on topics such as employee voice and the approach to outsourcing.

Debra is a Fellow of the CIPD and is an assessor for the CIPD Experience assessment program.