The People & Culture Leadership Council
Where People & Culture Leaders Power Value Creation
A senior network for CPOs, HR Directors and People & Culture leaders across private equity, venture-backed, and multinational healthcare businesses.
ABOUT THE COUNCIL
A Network Built for High-Growth, PE-Backed and Transforming Organisations
The People & Culture Leadership Council brings together senior HR and People leaders at the forefront of healthcare and life sciences.
Supported by Compass Carter Osborne and Compass Recruitment Solutions, the Council connects leaders shaping organisational performance, cultural alignment and leadership impact in complex, rapidly evolving businesses.
With 150+ members, this senior community offers a trusted environment for strategic discussion, market intelligence and meaningful peer connection.
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OUR PURPOSE
Networking and Knowledge That Drive Better Business Decisions
We deliver high-quality networking and sector intelligence through:
• Curated events and private roundtables
• Closed-door dinners with peers from PE, VC and multinational groups
• Sector-specific market data, talent insight and analysis
• Peer exchange focused on real operational experience
Members gain access to perspectives outside their immediate organisation, supporting sharper decision-making, stronger leadership, and more informed conversations with investors and boards.
WHO THE COUNCIL SERVES
For Senior People Leaders Transforming Healthcare Businesses
Our members include:
• Chief People Officers
• HR Directors and Group HR Leaders
• Heads of People & Culture
• Senior People leaders across PE-backed, VC-backed and global corporates
Members share a focus on:
• Driving performance and cultural strength in high-growth and transforming businesses
• Leading people strategy in complex regulated environments
• Supporting investment cycles and value-creation initiatives
• Exploring enhanced boardroom exposure, including portfolio and NED pathways
EVENTS & INSIGHTS
Curated for Senior Leaders – Informed by Member Priorities
Our programme includes:
• Private Dinners & Roundtables – focused, senior-only dialogue
• Workshops & Panels – addressing current issues across the deal cycle
• Market Intelligence – talent trends, compensation data, leadership insight
• Sector Analysis – developments across healthcare and life sciences
Every session is designed to be practical, relevant and grounded in the realities of leading people strategy in investor-backed environments.
The council is chaired by Abigail Bada, Director and CCO, who brings extensive experience working with senior HR and people leaders across global healthcare and life sciences.
Director and Head of Practice specialising in the consumer health, wellness and active lifestyle sectors.
Abigail focuses on Board and executive appointments, specialising in C-suite, senior functional leadership and NXD services for businesses undergoing high growth, transformation or pre/post-acquisition change. Her specialism built through successful collaboration with investor-backed, founder-led and privately owned companies across Europe, the US and the UAE.
She also advises on corporate services leadership, spanning HR, in-house counsel, marketing and related corporate functions.
Office: 02080 363 530
Email: [email protected]
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A Network Built on Trust, Relationships and Recommendation
Membership grows organically through referrals and personal introductions, ensuring a high-quality, engaged and influential community.
