The Employers Address 2025

When: Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: The Octagon At Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road London E1 4NS

The Employer’s Address returns to Queen Mary this November for an evening of insight and collaboration at the intersection of business, education, and emerging talent. We warmly invite students, graduates, academics, and professionals to join us for this inspiring evening of insight, collaboration, and networking. 

The School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London is delighted to host The Employer’s Address on Wednesday, 12 November from 5.30pm, bringing together leading voices from across business and academia to explore how employers can better connect with the next generation of talent. 

Agenda:

• 5:30pm Arrival and Networking
• 6:00pm Welcome and Keynote Speechs
• 7:00pm Drinks Reception and Informal Networking

Keynote Speaker:

• Jane Hollinshead - Chief People Officer at Canary Wharf Group Plc
  With over three decades in the real estate and legal industries, Jane leads CWG’s ESG, People, Legal, and Customer Experience strategies. Her expertise in governance and inclusive leadership continues to shape the future of urban development and organisational culture.
• Robbie White - Partner & Innovation Lead at Forvis Mazars (UK)Robbie drives innovation, digital transformation, automation and AI capability at a global professional services firm, with experience spanning technology education, governance and consulting.
• Kimberly Ofrecio - Group Commercial Director, Macdonald Hotels & ResortsWith senior roles across hospitality, aviation, tech and e-commerce, Kimberly specialises in commercial strategy, digital operations, and data-driven decision-making across the UK and Spain.

The evening will highlight Queen Mary’s commitment to inclusive excellence and meaningful partnership with the business community. 

If you have any questions regarding this event, please email: events@qmul.ac.uk