Gemma Eley

Gemma Eley has extensive work experience in the field of human resources. Gemma currently holds the position of People Director at Hawksmoor since March 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Hotel Chocolat, where they served as Head of People from April 2020 to February 2022 and as HR People Operations Manager from December 2019 to April 2020. Before their time at Hotel Chocolat, Gemma worked at Sainsbury's in various HR roles, including Senior Talent Partner, Talent Manager, HR Manager, HR Advisor (Distribution Centre), and HR Administrator (Distribution Centre). Their roles at Sainsbury's involved a range of responsibilities such as talent and performance strategy, employee relations management, recruitment, and retention.

Gemma Eley attended Freman College where they pursued A Level studies in Art, Photography, General Studies, and Business Studies. Gemma then went on to Leeds College of Art and Design, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a focus on Fine/Studio Arts. Additionally, Gemma Eley is certified as Dare to Lead Trained from Dare to Lead™ Trained in 2021.