Abbie Cowan

Abbie Cowan is an experienced human resources professional currently serving as the Chief People Officer at World Education Services, where responsibilities include driving the people strategy to attract and retain exceptional talent. Cowan also facilitates the #Iamremarkable initiative, empowering women and underrepresented groups to confidently share their accomplishments. Previous roles at Atos included Global Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Vice President of Human Resources for North America, along with various leadership positions. Abbie's early career in the NHS included roles such as Head of HR at NHS South Birmingham and senior HR positions at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, contributing to significant organizational changes and strategic initiatives. Academic qualifications include a BA (Hons) in Drama from the University of Warwick and a Master’s in Human Resources Management from Birmingham City University.