Adrian Phipps

Adrian Phipps is a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various sectors. Currently serving as Chief People Officer at Secret Escapes since January 2021, Adrian oversees HR initiatives for multiple brands within the group. Previous experience includes serving as Interim HR Director at Counterpoint HR, where Adrian led significant HR transformations for clients such as Novo Nordisk and Tesco Bank. Adrian has also held key positions at Arqiva, enhancing employee engagement and supporting business expansion, and RSA, overseeing HR for a substantial personal insurance operation. Early career highlights include a role as Senior Consultant at Ernst & Young, working with major organizations across diverse HR projects. Adrian holds a BA (Hons) in History from Lancaster University and Chartered FCIPD qualifications.