Rebecca Watts

“ As Interim Head of People and Culture at Scrutton Bland, I am committed to fostering an inclusive and high-performance culture where our people can thrive. With extensive experience in global people leadership, I specialise in shaping environments where top talent sees the organisation as a destination for growth and success. Throughout my career, I have built and led high-performing HR teams, driven business transformation, and successfully navigated rapid growth in fast-paced tech and health tech startups. My expertise spans the entire employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition and engagement to change management and strategic workforce planning. I take pride in my ability to challenge siloed working, encourage cross-functional collaboration, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership teams. Passionate about embedding a strong learning and development culture, I believe in empowering employees to be the best version of themselves at work. I have led impactful projects that enhance career progression, improve employee retention, and optimise recruitment strategies to drive business success. Additionally, my experience in mergers and acquisitions, TUPE processes, and employment law across the UK, EU, and US enables me to support organisations through complex transitions with confidence. At Scrutton Bland, I lead our people strategy with a focus on wellbeing, talent development, and future-focused initiatives that ensure our people are engaged, supported, and set up for long-term success. Outside of work, I love spending time with my family, caring for our rescue dogs and donkeys, and taking every opportunity to explore new destinations.”