Melanie Conaty

Melanie Conaty is an experienced HR professional with a robust background in talent acquisition and people management across various high-profile organizations. Currently serving as Senior People Partner for Operations at Premier Inn & Restaurants under Whitbread since June 2023, Melanie previously held leadership roles, including Head of People and Talent at Sweaty Betty and Senior HRBP Retail Ops at TJX Europe. Melanie's recruitment expertise extends from Apple Retail, where responsibilities included acquiring talent for leadership roles, to managerial positions at Kurt Geiger and 2bhr Ltd, specializing in retail talent. Educational qualifications include a Coaching Qualification from New England Coaching, CIPD credentials in Human Resources Management, and a BA Honours in English Language and Literature from the University of Bedfordshire.