From car wash to CEO: Lana’s journey in recruitment

My journey to becoming a successful recruitment entrepreneur began in the most unlikely of places – a car wash. It was 2009, I was 18, and I had just arrived in the UK from Lithuania, with no English and no idea what the future held. The car wash was my first job. It was hard work, but it was also my first taste of independence. I quickly realised that if I wanted to get ahead, I needed to...

Kath Wynne-Hague develops Hull’s culture and place thinking

Head of Culture, Place and City Centre for Hull City Council Since joining Hull City Council in January 2023, Kath has worked hard to strategically develop Hull’s culture and place thinking, ensuring the city is recognised nationally and internationally as a creative hub and driver for the north. She said: ‘Hull doesn’t receive the credit, reputation, or national investment it deserves, and...

Gillian Osgerby, shaping the city’s landscape

Gillian Osgerby has been a key figure in shaping the city’s landscape. With six years at Hull City Council, her expertise in delivering complex capital development projects has driven transformational change across the city, particularly in the realm of preserving its historic assets. As Programme Director for the £60m Hull Maritime initiative, Gillian oversees the restoration of six of...

Jeni Cornwall, empowering employees and inspiring success

As Head of People at Eden Mobility, the UK’s largest independent mobility retailer, I am passionate about building a workplace where employees feel valued, empowered, and inspired to succeed. My role is to cultivate a culture of growth, inclusion, and opportunity, ensuring that every team member has the support they need to thrive. With over 15 years of HR experience across retail,...

‘The people here are amazing’

Georgina Bishop and Marc Hutchinson explain their roles in the leading Hull communications company – and why it’s a great place to work What is your role at Cobus? Georgina: As customer experience manager (CEM), I oversee and enhance the customer journey to boost satisfaction and loyalty. Each day, I review feedback, monitor CRM interactions and implement customer-centric...