The shortlist for the coveted Employee benefits professional of the year 2017 has been unveiled.
This award, sponsored by Capita Employee Benefits, recognises in-house HR and benefits professionals who have made a significant contribution to their organisation and to the industry.
The full category shortlist is:
- Amanda Diston, HR director, total rewards, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Russia (EMEAR) at Cisco Systems
- Gareth Ashley-Jones, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and Americas benefits manager at Wells Fargo
- Gary Brewer, HR director, branded business unit and global reward at William Grant and Sons
In 2016, the Employee benefits professional of the year award went to Joanna Bean, head of total rewards, UK and Ireland at Samsung. Ant Donaldson, global product expert, benefits at E.On received the accolade in 2015.
The winner will be announced at the Employee Benefits Awards and Summer Party 2017, on Friday 9 June at the Artillery Garden at the HAC, London.