Rachel Lester Cipd

Rachel Lester CIPD is an experienced recruitment and talent acquisition professional currently serving as a Member of the Women Automotive Network since August 2023. Rachel has held various roles, including Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Agratas, where responsibilities included supporting the company's operational scale-up, and Talent Acquisition Partner at Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd, providing recruitment support to the Engineering team. Previous roles encompass positions at Arrival, Amey, Downtown Recruitment, WHARTON ELECTRONICS LIMITED, and the Kurdistan Regional Government UK Representation, demonstrating a strong background in recruitment, HR functions, and policy research. Rachel holds a Master of Arts in Human Rights & International Relations from the University of Roehampton, complemented by CIPD qualifications in HR Management.