Lucy Adams

Lucy Adams, CEO of 'Disruptive HR', is highly regarded among CEOs for her innovative leadership methods in today's business environment. 

Formerly the HR Director at the BBC, Lucy navigated the organisation through significant changes, including shifts in director generals, launching a new broadcasting centre in Salford, and managing high-profile issues like the Savile scandal. 

Lucy's career at the BBC began in 2009 and was a testament to her leadership prowess honed during her tenure as Group HR Director at Serco plc and Eversheds. 

Her initiatives at the BBC, such as a significant reduction in management staff and her instrumental role in the openings of BBC North and the new multi-media newsroom at Broadcasting House, underscore her ability to drive change in complex organisations. 

She managed the transitions of various Director-Generals and represented the BBC on significant programs such as the Today programme, Panorama, and Newsnight. Her duties also involved reforming executive pay and handling the subsequent media and political fallout. 

As the driving force behind 'Disruptive HR', Lucy is at the forefront of challenging traditional HR practices. She encourages leaders and HR professionals to view crises as opportunities to create a better normal. Her talks, enriched by her extensive experience and unique insights, advocate for adaptive strategies in today's uncertain and complex world. Lucy’s approach combines solid business thinking, evidence-based strategies, and a dash of humour, making her a standout speaker who brings her audience deep HR insights and organisational savvy.