Chelya Katende

Chelya Katende is an experienced HR and recruitment professional with a diverse background in various roles across multiple organizations. With a strong foundation in recruitment and customer service, Chelya worked as a Recruitment Consultant at Hays, specializing in Credit Management recruitment, before moving to various positions including Customer Service Officer at NatWest, and HR & Recruitment Officer at CS Healthcare. Chelya played a pivotal role in building an effective HR function at Mindful Chef, serving as both Assistant People Manager and, later, Head of People. Chelya's expertise encompasses employee relations, onboarding, performance management, and recruitment practices, contributing to enhanced company culture and employee welfare.