Laura Stratford

Laura Stratford is an accomplished Executive Search Partner currently with GXO Logistics, Inc. since July 2023, specializing in Continental Europe and UKI. Previously, Laura served as Executive Search Lead for EMEA at IBM starting in April 2022, contributing to the introduction of top executive talent. Laura's experience extends to Walgreens Boots Alliance, where a notable tenure from March 2015 to April 2022 included roles such as Senior Leader and Executive Talent Partner for Global Talent Acquisition, and Senior Recruitment Partner in Global Sourcing and Supply. Other positions held include Recruitment Partner at Boots UK and various roles at Alexander Mann Solutions and Step Enterprise, focusing on talent acquisition across multiple sectors. Educational qualifications include a BA Hons in Psychology with Cultural Studies from Nottingham Trent University and further professional development in sourcing.