Emma Cunningham Reed

Emma Cunningham Reed, Assoc. CIPD (Chartered MCIPD), currently serves as the Group Human Resources Director at The Big Issue since June 2022 and previously held the role of HR Director at Oban Associates Limited. Significant experience includes leadership positions at The Salvation Army and the England & Wales Cricket Board, among others, where Emma delivered HR strategies, managed payroll systems, and implemented HR policies. Emma possesses extensive competencies in project management, employee relations, and performance metrics development, alongside a strong background in team leadership and HR analytics. Emma’s career is marked by a commitment to HR best practices and continuous improvement across various sectors.