Keynote SpeakersLucy Adams is a leading HR speaker and a recognised thought leader in HR transformation.
With a bold mission to challenge the status quo, Lucy empowers HR professionals and business leaders to embrace fresh, human-centred approaches that drive real impact in the modern workplace.
Lucy Adams is the CEO and founder of Disruptive HR, a pioneering agency dedicated to transforming traditional Human Resources practices.
Before launching Disruptive, Lucy Adams held several senior HR leadership roles across multiple industries, most notably as HR Director at the BBC.
Over the past decade, she has worked with global brands such as Google, Emirates, KPMG, and Marks & Spencer. Lucy helped them innovate their people strategies and lead with agility in an ever-changing world.
Lucy Adams combines deep strategic expertise with hands-on, practical insights. She is known for advocating an authentic, people-first approach to HR, bringing empathy, creativity, and innovation back into the heart of leadership.
Lucy is also the bestselling author of two influential books in the HR space. Her debut, “HR Disrupted,” offers practical guidance for transforming people management in a fast-paced, disrupted environment. Her most recent book, “The HR Change Toolkit,” is a complete roadmap for HR change, empowering professionals to lead transformation with clarity and confidence.
Lucy Adams HR Speaker
As a sought-after HR keynote speaker, Lucy Adams delivers dynamic and insightful sessions tailored for HR leaders and business executives.
Her talks are packed with real-world case studies, cutting-edge trends, and actionable strategies for leading change and reimagining the employee experience.
She has spoken at major events worldwide, sharing the stage with industry innovators and delivering customised sessions for organisations like Google, Emirates, Mubadala, KPMG, and Bristol Myers Squibb.
Whether live or virtual, Lucy’s engaging speaking style and forward-thinking content make her a favourite among HR and leadership audiences.
Popular speaking themes include:
- Leading in a Disrupted World
- Delivering HR Differently
- Making Change Happen
- Leadership for the Future Workplace
- How to Create More Agility and Innovation
- The Perfect People Strategy
- Goodbye to Annual Appraisals
- How to Create Consumer-Grade Employee Experience
- How to Get and Retain the Best Talent
- New HR skills and Mindsets
