Gemma Lawton

Gemma Lawton (Assoc CIPD) currently serves as Senior Talent Acquisition Partner for EMEA and APAC at Rithum, a role initiated in December 2023 following a similar position at ChannelAdvisor from January 2021 to December 2023. Gemma's previous experience includes leadership as Head of Recruitment at Easy As HGV/The LGV Training Company/HGV Training Centre, where focus was on training and providing career pathways for HGV drivers. Prior roles encompass Talent Acquisition Manager at CV-Library Ltd, Resource Partner for Lockheed Martin at Optamor, and Senior Recruiter at Capita Resourcing, highlighting extensive expertise in recruitment across various sectors including education, government, and engineering. Early career involved account management and onsite recruitment roles at Square One Resources and Adecco Employment Services. Education was completed at Farnborough College of Technology, enhancing professional development in the field.