Elizabeth Cowper is a respected HR leadership expert, best known as the proud Founder of Ludo, an organisation which aims to help companies engage and retain female talent. With over 20 years of corporate experience, she is admired for the illustrious career she has developed over recent years and the industry-leading female support system she has created, WoMo Network. Having been listed in the HR Most Influential Awards for 5 consecutive years, Elizabeth’s powerful influence and driven mindset are treasured throughout the industry. When looking to hire a transformative corporate speaker to attend your future events, do not hesitate in hiring Elizabeth today.
Beginning her professional career as a Recruitment Consultant for Crone Corkill in 1998, Elizabeth entered the world of HR one year later as an HR Advisor for Spherion Professional Services. Spending her HR career working for brands such as Planet Organic, LVMH, Harvey Nichols, and recognisably Tapestry. Devoting over three years to the company, Elizabeth’s expertise was cherished throughout the organisation, and allowed her to fulfil high-profile roles such as becoming Tapestry's VP of HR Europe, Global Head of Wellbeing, and a Member on their Global DEI Committee. Described as a ‘Culture Adjuster’, her remarkable work ethic inspires audiences around the world to push their resilience to the extremes and achieve their career goals.
A treasured HR specialist, Elizabeth is now the proud Founder and CEO of Ludo, a successful business which provides award-winning tech for inclusion in the workplace. Taking the industry by storm, Ludo won the Inclusion Initiative of the Year by Corporate Livewire and Rising Stars in Corporate Wellbeing in 2022. Alongside this, she has also set up the WoMo Network, which aims to support working mothers to find their feet in the corporate industry. A leading authority within the industry, Elizabeth understands how to create a strong culture of inclusion and drive well-being in the workplace.
A talented female businesswoman, Elizabeth Cowper is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements internationally. As the respected HR Ambassador for AllBright, a leading career network for women, her specialist knowledge and industry experience are valued greatly by women throughout the community. In recognition of her illustrious career, Elizabeth has gained vast recognition for her work, including being listed as one of the 10 Most Futuristic Business Women Pioneering Innovation 2022 and The Top Five Women Leaders to Watch in 2023. When looking to hire a passionate female empowerment speaker to attend your next event, look no further than Elizabeth.
How to hire Elizabeth Cowper
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Elizabeth Cowper for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Elizabeth Cowper's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Wellbeing in the workplace, and why it matters
- The shift to individualisation when it comes to talent retention
- Why we need gender diverse board – what women bring to the table
- Retaining female talent in the workplace
- Gender parity and the gender pay gap – we need intervention
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
“Thank you again for having been such a fantastic participant on our DEI panel a few weeks ago - still feeling hugely grateful for your time and fantastic insights.”
“You are a born presenter and communicator.”
“Brilliant to see you! Your contribution is more valuable than gold to the people that have the honour of being your audience.”
“A HUGE MASSIVE THANK YOU for yesterday, you are the A+ team and you brought it and knocked it out the park in London yesterday, what an honour to be apart of your squad.”
- 2023- The Top Five Women Leaders to Watch
- 2022- Listed as one of the 10 Most Futuristic Business Women Pioneering Innovation
- 2020- Founder and CEO of Ludo
- 2016- VP HR Tapestry Europe & Coach International
- 2014- Group HR and People Development Director of Harvey Nichols
- 2010- HR Director of Perfumes and Cosmetics for LVMH
- 2008- HR Director at Planet Organic
- 2005- Head of HR for Fenn Wright Manson
- 2003- HR Business Partner/Manager at Network Rail
- 1999- HR Advisor for Spherion Professional Services
- 1998- Recruitment Consultant at Crone Corkill