Gillian Howarth MCIPD is an accomplished talent acquisition professional with extensive experience in strategic recruitment and project management across various sectors. Currently serving as Head of Talent Acquisition for Europe and North America at A.P. Moller - Maersk, Gillian has previously held senior roles at Ericsson, Dyson, John Lewis Partnership, Amazon, and Fonterra, demonstrating a strong track record in managing high-volume recruitment, implementing innovative hiring practices, and enhancing recruitment processes. Recognized for leading impactful projects such as the Automotive Redeployment program at Dyson, Gillian's expertise is complemented by qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and the British Psychological Society, along with a BA in Linguistics and English Language from Durham University.