James Payne is a commercial executive who builds and leads teams to deliver predictable, profitable growth across global SaaS markets. He takes full ownership of revenue strategy and the P&L, aligning organisations to execute with clarity, discipline, and speed.

Passionate about building aligned teams, James focuses on the full revenue lifecycle, right customers, right value, right pricing, and a GTM model that unites Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, Product, and RevOps behind one plan. He leads with customer focus, clarity, accountability, and a belief that teams win together.

Hishem is the Founder of Hector, an all-in-one recruitment training platform with 120+ practical courses available, all taught by top-performing recruiters.

He is also the host of the #1 most practical recruitment podcast in the world 'The Recruitment Mentors Podcast' where he actively interviews successful recruiters & recruitment entrepreneurs every week.

Passionate about mentorship, Hishem combines his expertise in recruitment with a commitment to elevating the next generation of recruitment professionals through practical guidance and innovative solutions.

James Payne is a commercial executive who builds and leads teams to deliver predictable, profitable growth across global SaaS markets. He takes full ownership of revenue strategy and the P&L, aligning organisations to execute with clarity, discipline, and speed.

Passionate about building aligned teams, James focuses on the full revenue lifecycle, right customers, right value, right pricing, and a GTM model that unites Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, Product, and RevOps behind one plan. He leads with customer focus, clarity, accountability, and a belief that teams win together.

Jon Brooks is a leading expert in recruitment pricing and the founder of The Value Advantage, a consultancy dedicated to helping recruitment agencies develop value-based pricing strategies. With nearly two decades of experience in the recruitment industry, including a tenure as Head of Pricing at Reed Recruitment Group, Jon specializes in assisting recruitment leaders to understand, communicate, and capture the value they deliver to clients.

Jon is also the host of The Value of Recruitment podcast, where he engages with industry leaders to discuss topics such as pricing, negotiation, and differentiation in recruitment. His insights are further shared through his Substack newsletter, Added Value, which delves into the intricacies of recruitment pricing.

Rebecca Shannon is a dynamic leadership coach, speaker, and founder of Complement Coaching. With a reputation for being refreshingly honest and straight-talking, she empowers individuals and organizations to embrace heart-led leadership and authentic transformation.

Through Complement Coaching, Rebecca offers tailored coaching programs and workshops that challenge conventional thinking and inspire meaningful change. Her approach is grounded in real-world experience and a deep commitment to helping others unlock their potential.

When she's not coaching or speaking, Rebecca shares insights and inspiration on her Instagram account, @complementcoaching, where she engages with a community passionate about personal growth and leadership development.

Vanessa is a Recruitment Expert, Trainer, and Keynote Speaker on a mission to raise the global standard of hiring. With nearly two decades of experience in the industry, she empowers recruiters to master talent attraction, career branding, and AI-driven recruitment strategies.

Based along the breathtaking Garden Route of South Africa, Vanessa shares life with her husband — but is always ready to jump on a plane for her next speaking engagement. 

When she’s not training or presenting, you’ll find her exploring the world, camera in hand, capturing its beauty through a creative lens. Passionate about all things recruitment, AI, and talent, Vanessa is always up for a great conversation in the space.

Anna Heaney is a commercially-focused Customer Success Leader, passionate about empowering professionals to deliver seamless customer experiences. She leads the Pre-sales, Implementations & Customer Solutions Teams at JobAdder. 

Vanessa is a Recruitment Expert, Trainer, and Keynote Speaker on a mission to raise the global standard of hiring. With nearly two decades of experience in the industry, she empowers recruiters to master talent attraction, career branding, and AI-driven recruitment strategies.

Based along the breathtaking Garden Route of South Africa, Vanessa shares life with her husband — but is always ready to jump on a plane for her next speaking engagement. 

When she’s not training or presenting, you’ll find her exploring the world, camera in hand, capturing its beauty through a creative lens. Passionate about all things recruitment, AI, and talent, Vanessa is always up for a great conversation in the space.

Christina Robinson is renowned for her straightforward, authentic approach to marketing and leadership. She regularly shares insights on leveraging platforms like LinkedIn to build personal brands and drive business growth. Through Recruiting Gym, she offers done-for-you marketing services and empowers business owners to develop and implement effective marketing strategies.
A passionate advocate for showing up authentically online, Christina emphasises the importance of daily engagement and genuine connection in the digital space. She also mentors entrepreneurs, guiding them to scale their businesses through impactful marketing.

Paul Sangster has a wealth of knowledge in the recruitment tech space. He has a passion for building sales teams that can adapt as quickly as the market is changing, helping recruitment businesses move platforms without the horror stories, and making sense of AI in a way that's practical.

Katharine Robinson is a leading talent sourcing expert with over 15 years in recruitment, known for her deep expertise in internet search and candidate engagement. Founder of Cup & Sourcer and a SourceCon Grandmaster Sourcer, she delivers training and consultancy to help recruiters sharpen their sourcing skills. Passionate about uncovering hard-to-find talent, Katharine also contributes to the Recruiting Gym and frequently shares her insights across the recruitment community.

Angela Cripps is a globally recognized recruitment trainer, executive coach, and the Managing Director of Recruiting Gym. With over 30 years of experience in the recruitment industry and more than 34 years in training, Angela has worked with over 200 companies across 90 countries to help improve performance, increase profitability, and develop effective leadership strategies.

Her career began with Blue Arrow, the UK’s largest independent recruitment firm, where she joined their award-winning training team in 1997. In 2021, Angela acquired Recruiting Gym, where she has expanded its mission to provide practical, community-driven learning solutions for recruiters globally.

As a sought-after speaker, Angela shares her knowledge on recruitment, sourcing, business development, and leadership through various platforms, including the Recruiting Gym podcast. She continues to inspire and support recruitment professionals around the world, emphasizing the importance of authentic communication and continuous professional development.

Rebecca Shannon is a dynamic leadership coach, speaker, and founder of Complement Coaching. With a reputation for being refreshingly honest and straight-talking, she empowers individuals and organizations to embrace heart-led leadership and authentic transformation.

Through Complement Coaching, Rebecca offers tailored coaching programs and workshops that challenge conventional thinking and inspire meaningful change. Her approach is grounded in real-world experience and a deep commitment to helping others unlock their potential.

When she's not coaching or speaking, Rebecca shares insights and inspiration on her Instagram account, @complementcoaching, where she engages with a community passionate about personal growth and leadership development.

Angela Cripps is a globally recognized recruitment trainer, executive coach, and the Managing Director of Recruiting Gym. With over 30 years of experience in the recruitment industry and more than 34 years in training, Angela has worked with over 200 companies across 90 countries to help improve performance, increase profitability, and develop effective leadership strategies.

Her career began with Blue Arrow, the UK’s largest independent recruitment firm, where she joined their award-winning training team in 1997. In 2021, Angela acquired Recruiting Gym, where she has expanded its mission to provide practical, community-driven learning solutions for recruiters globally.

As a sought-after speaker, Angela shares her knowledge on recruitment, sourcing, business development, and leadership through various platforms, including the Recruiting Gym podcast. She continues to inspire and support recruitment professionals around the world, emphasizing the importance of authentic communication and continuous professional development.

James Payne is a commercial executive who builds and leads teams to deliver predictable, profitable growth across global SaaS markets. He takes full ownership of revenue strategy and the P&L, aligning organisations to execute with clarity, discipline, and speed.

Passionate about building aligned teams, James focuses on the full revenue lifecycle, right customers, right value, right pricing, and a GTM model that unites Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, Product, and RevOps behind one plan. He leads with customer focus, clarity, accountability, and a belief that teams win together.