​You’re invited to an exclusive Talent Leadership Event hosted by Matchr

​What does it really mean for a Head of Talent to have a seat at the table? Especially at a time when so many teams are being asked to do "more with less".

​On Thursday 25 September 2025, we’re bringing together an invite-only group of senior Talent and People leaders – Heads of TA, TA Directors, CPOs, CHROs, and HR Directors – for an afternoon of high-impact conversations, peer insight, and practical takeaways you can apply immediately.

​Our focus: how Talent can truly operate as a strategic partner to the business – influencing decisions, shaping organisational value, and driving measurable impact in the C-suite. This afternoon is led by Stijn Steendijk. Stijn is a former top CHRO, led 3 successful exits as a CHRO and private equity partner and is much sought after keynote speaker and lecturer.

​Why this event is different

• ​Unfiltered conversations with leaders who’ve been there – no fluffy panels, just meaningful dialogue and ideas worth taking home.

• ​A keynote worth hearing: Back by popular demand after the overwhelmingly positive feedback from his session at our Amsterdam event, Stijn Steendijk brings a fresh voice to the London Talent community. An HR and Transformation leader with 25+ years in companies like L’Oréal, Unilever, Randstad, and more, Stijn will share practical frameworks and fresh ways to influence the business in language that resonates with the C-suite. Expect humour, energy, and concepts you’ll remember – plus the know-how to make them work.

• ​A take-home playbook: You’ll leave with a resource designed to help you cascade these insights to your team, making the day’s learning stick.

​What you'll experience

• ​Keynote Perspective: How today’s best TA functions are becoming business-critical – driving decisions, not just delivery.

  • ​How TA can influence enterprise value

  • ​Internal mobility, succession, and the TA–L&D connection

  • ​Building strategic partnerships across the C-suit

  • ​Networking Dinner: A relaxed walking dinner to deepen connections and continue the conversation.

​Aftermovie

​Want a sneak peek? Watch the aftermovie from one of our leadership events to see what it’s all about.

​Agenda

• ​​14:30 – 15:00 Arrivals & Registration

• ​15:00 – 15:10 Opening by Matchr

• ​15:10 - 15:15 Introduction to Testgorilla

• ​15:15 – 16:15 Workshop: Talent’s Strategic Role in the Business

• ​16:15 - 16:30 Energy Up

• ​16:30 - 17:00 Break

• ​17:00 - 17:05 Introduction to Ashby

• ​17:05 - 17:45 Workshop: Talent’s Strategic Role in the Business

• ​17:45 – 18:00 Closing

• ​18:00 – 20:30 Networking Dinner & Drinks

​Venue

​Location: 60 London Wall, London EC2M 5TQ

​Venue: Fora - Sixty London Wall

​Invite-only – Numbers are strictly limited to ensure meaningful discussion. If you know another senior leader who would benefit, you’re welcome to suggest them when you RSVP.

​The Event Is Brought To You By:

​TestGorilla

​​​TestGorilla replaces traditional resumes with objective talent assessments, helping companies predict job success and hire the best talent. With 400+ scientifically developed tests, the platform evaluates skills, cognitive abilities, personality, culture fit, and more.

​Ashby

​Ashby is what an ATS should be: an integration of sourcing automation, AI-supported outreach sequencing, native interview scheduling, a searchable CRM, and advanced analytics – all in one ATS++ system. That means better data, less context switching, and more streamlined workflows. Chosen by over a thousand companies, including Quora, Moss, Zapier, Taxfix, and Multiverse, Ashby stands out as the top-rated ATS for ambitious organisations and their hiring teams - recently raising a $50m Series D to accelerate innovation.

​​​Matchr

​A global embedded RPO partner helping high-growth companies and enterprises build diverse, high-performing teams. Clients include Miro, Lyft, Storio Group, Action, TikTok, Heineken, and Eneco.

​Join us on Thursday 25 September 2025 for an afternoon of fresh thinking, peer collaboration, and practical strategies to elevate your Talent leadership.