Nia Bennett

Nia Bennett is an experienced HR and organizational development professional currently serving as the Chair of Urdd Gobaith Cymru since December 2023 and as the Director HR & OD Consultant at effectusHR since December 2016. Previous roles include Director of Corporate Services at Taff, where significant transformational change projects were led, and achievements like placing the organization among the Top 20 Great Places to Work UK were realized. Nia has a rich background in human resources, having served in various capacities such as Human Resources Business Partner at Cardiff University and Project Manager for the Wales Women's National Coalition. Educational qualifications include degrees from Cardiff Metropolitan University, the University of South Wales, and Aberystwyth University, complemented by extensive professional development in strategic leadership and personnel management.