Movers and shakers

Senior HR job moves in spring 2023 including News UK and CrossCountry

Yodel has appointed Alison Richardson as its new director of HR operations. She has over 20 years' experience in HR.

Prerana Issar, former chief people officer of NHS England, takes first CPO role at retail giant Sainsbury's.

The BBC has appointed Uzair Qadeer as its new chief people officer. He will oversee the global HR function across the BBC group.

New appointments at Apple, Gymshark, LPA, Beam and Howden.

Train operator Northern has named its new people director as Lisa Leighton, who joins the company from Marks & Spencer.

Kate Evans has been appointed chief people officer for EMEA at the global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright.

A new chief HR officer at Tate & Lyle is among the most significant of people moves in recent weeks.

The Post Office has appointed a new group chief people officer, Jane Davies, who joins from healthcare business McKesson UK.

Professional services giant Deloitte has replaced half of its 16-person UK executive team. In doing so it has reduced the number of women at senior level.

Mercedes Formula One team health and safety chief Stuart Hughes has been named the next IOSH president-elect.

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Pets at Home, a FTSE-250 nationwide retailer with more than 450 outlets, has announced the appointment of a new chief people officer.

BT Group has appointed a new CHRO, Athalie Williams, who joins from BHP and replaces Debbie White, who is leaving the company.

Companies and institutions operating in sectors such as HR tech, education, voluntary, logistics and finance all feature in our autumn round-up of recent HR appointments.