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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.

An experienced Sales Professional with a passion for people, data, and tech, Matt has worked in sales for more than 20 years with 10 of those selling into the recruitment space. In that time Matt has worked with amazing people and companies, Manpower, Adecco, Michael Page and so many more. Matt has been involved with the growth and sale of multiple businesses and taken a number of new technologies to market. Matt now works with the team at JobAdder, heading up sales for EMEA and North America.

A father to four and husband to one when not in work Matt loves the outdoors, is continually trying to get back in shape and has a passion for anything with an engine.

Heidi Bannister is the dynamic Founder and Managing Director of Arthur Edward, a leading recruitment agency specialising in the beauty, cosmetics, and personal care industries. With a passion for matching top talent with the right opportunities, Heidi has built a reputation for excellence and innovation in recruitment. Her extensive experience and deep understanding of the industry led her to establish Arthur Edward in 2002. 

Under Heidi’s leadership, Arthur Edward has flourished, earning a reputation for its personalised approach and exceptional service. Her keen eye for talent and commitment to building long-term relationships have been instrumental in the company’s success.

Heidi’s Expertise:

Heidi’s extensive career provides a wealth of real-world experiences and anecdotes, making her an invaluable addition to our discussion. With a deep understanding of market dynamics and recruitment trends, she will add another dimension to the conversation, offering unique insights into the evolving landscape of the recruitment industry.

Drawing from her extensive background, Heidi will speak from an agency perspective, providing a grounded view of the realities faced by professionals in the field. She will reference how these trends and challenges feel on the ground for those actively engaged in recruitment, offering her thoughts on why these changes are happening and what they mean for the future.

Her contributions will highlight the practical implications of market trends and provide actionable advice on navigating the complexities of recruitment today.

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.

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.

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.