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Amber
Gould
Chief People Officer
Marshall & Stevens
Amber Gould is an innovative HR executive and business leader with over 20 years of experience driving transformation across global markets. She is recognised for blending strategic people leadership with a venture capital mindset, enabling organisations to scale, innovate and thrive in complex, fast-moving environments. Amber brings deep expertise in leading change, digital transformation and bold acquisitions, helping businesses navigate disruption while building agile, creative and high-performing cultures. Her strength lies in aligning organisational ambition with forward-thinking people strategies, ensuring talent, structure and capability support long-term growth. Known for her strong business acumen, Amber operates confidently at senior leadership level, partnering with executives to translate strategy into action. She has a proven track record of fostering environments where innovation flourishes, decisions are data-driven and people are empowered to deliver exceptional outcomes. Her approach ensures organisations do not simply adapt to change, but use it as a catalyst for sustained success.
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30 July 2025 15:45 - 16:15
HR readiness for mergers and acquisitions in 2026
With private equity activity and acquisitions on the rise, HR teams face unprecedented pressure to prepare organisations for growth, change, and integration. This session explores how people leaders can proactively embed processes, systems, and strategies to support mergers and acquisitions while minimising disruption. Drawing on global experience, including insights from Ingram and US markets, attendees will learn how to use data, AI tools, and practical frameworks to make HR a strategic enabler of successful deals. Key takeaways: - Understand the key people challenges in high-growth and acquisition scenarios - Learn how to prepare HR systems and processes for integration and scale - Gain actionable strategies for using data and technology to support M&A readiness