THE PEOPLE BEHINDTHE MISSION.

Katherine Chapman is Chief Executive of Investors in People, leading its mission to Make Work Better by helping organisations lead, support and develop their people in ways that benefit individuals, businesses and society.

With more than 20 years’ experience working with business leaders, policymakers and public bodies, Katherine has built her career around improving the quality of work and raising standards for people at work. She is a passionate advocate for workplaces where people can thrive, recognising that investing in people drives stronger organisations, higher productivity and better outcomes for society.

Katherine joined Investors in People from the Living Wage Foundation, where she led the organisation for a decade, championing fair pay and decent employment. She oversaw a period of significant growth and influence, fundamentally shaping policy and employer practice across the UK.

Earlier in her career, Katherine held senior roles at the UK Commission for Employment and Skills and Policy Connect. There, she worked with employers, parliamentarians and public bodies to strengthen employer engagement in technical education, improve pathways into work and promote high-performance workplaces.

Katherine is also a trustee of the Good Business Charter and a Governor of Capital City College, London’s largest further education provider, reflecting her longstanding commitment to creating fairer, more inclusive and more productive workplaces.

David is Director of Finance and Technology at Investors in People, responsible for shaping the organisation's financial, technology and operational strategy. A Chartered Accountant with more than 25 years of executive leadership experience, he has built a career helping organisations harness the power of finance, technology and people to drive sustainable growth and transformation.

Throughout his career, David has held executive and senior finance leadership positions across a diverse range of sectors including professional services, manufacturing, retail, wholesale, marketing services and online gaming. His commercial experience spans privately owned and investor-backed organisations, from entrepreneurial growth businesses to international corporate groups. Having led acquisitions, business integrations, technology implementations, strategic planning processes and large-scale operational change programmes, he has developed a reputation for combining strategic thinking with practical execution.

Alongside his financial and technology responsibilities, David is passionate about developing people, building high-performing teams and creating cultures that embrace continuous improvement. He believes sustainable business success is achieved when organisations invest in both their people and their technology. At Investors in People, he champions innovation, data-driven decision making and organisational excellence to support businesses in unlocking the full potential of their workforce.