Connect with our team in Wales

Lesley Richards, Head of the CIPD in Wales

Lesley is responsible for representing the CIPD in Wales and our 7,000 members across the nation. She focuses on influencing policy, building partnerships and delivering for members. Lesley has a long history with the CIPD,  joining our South East Wales branch as a student member. 

Before joining the CIPD, Lesley spent 25 years working in HR, both in professional services and her own consultancy business. She also spent eight years as Group Executive HR Director for one of Wales’ leading marketing and communication consultancies. Lesley continues to run her own HR consultancy with a client base which spans the private, public and not for profit sectors.  

Bethan Collins, Engagement Manager, Wales

Bethan focuses on engagement with our members and key stakeholders to progress the policy and public affairs agenda in Wales.  She joins us from the Equality and Human Rights Commission, and prior to that has worked with organisations in London and Wales including the League Against Cruel Sports, Citizens Advice and RADAR – now Disability Rights UK.   

Annabelle Llanes, Engagement Manager

Annabelle sees stakeholder engagement as a massive member benefit, and brings her experience to shape the offer in Wales and take it to the next level. She joined us from the Institute of Sales Professionals, where she was responsible for the planning and implementation of their event strategy, including member engagement, webinars and roundtables.