Emma Pearson, Assoc CIPD, currently serves as a People Business Partner at Ibstock Plc, focusing on Finance, Tech, and Learning & Development since January 2024. Previously, Emma held the position of HR Business Partner at The Island Quarter, managing the full employee life cycle and addressing complex employee relations issues. Prior experience includes roles as People and Change Coordinator at Pal International and Apprenticeship Trainer/Coach at Wildwood Restaurants Ltd. Emma's extensive background also includes significant managerial experience at Whitbread, where responsibilities spanned recruitment, performance management, and training for new openings. Emma holds a Level 5 Diploma in Human Resources Management from 2020 and a Foundation Degree in Fashion and Costume from Leicester College.