Investors in People appoints Katherine Chapman as the new Chief Executive Officer. She will step into the role on 1st June.
Ian Deninson, Chair of investors in People said “We are delighted to appoint Katherine as CEO of Investors in People CIC. Katherine rings extensive experience from her role as Executive Director of the Living Wage Foundation. Over the last ten years, she has worked with employers, industry leaders and policymakers to champion high-quality work and drive meaningful improvements in pay, productivity and workplace standards across the UK. Her expertise in business, skills and social impact aligns strongly with our mission to make work better and support organisations to build high-performing, people-first cultures.”
Katherine’s appointment follows the planned retirement of current CEO, Paul Devoy. Ian Deninson added “Under Paul’s leadership, Investors in People successfully transitioned from a government-owned and funded scheme to a thriving, independent and sustainable Community Interest Company, focused on delivering its purpose to Make Work Better. We are deeply grateful for his contribution and the legacy he leaves.” Commenting on her appointment, Katherine said:
“In today’s rapidly changing world of work, Investors in People’s purpose to Make Work Better has never been more important. It’s a real privilege to be joining an organisation with both an incredible heritage and clear relevance to people, business, and society. Building on the strong foundations established by Paul Devoy, I’m hugely excited about the growth opportunities ahead and look forward to working closely with our talented team and wider Investors in People community to shape our next chapter.”
About Investors in People
Investors in People helps organisations make work better by improving the everyday practices that shape how people are led, managed, supported and developed. Its framework assesses the organisational conditions behind trust, transparency, employee involvement, management capability, performance and continuous improvement. Delivered by experienced practitioners, the framework gives employers independent analysis, actionable feedback, and a practical route to stronger workplace cultures and better long-term results. Since 1991 Investors in People Community Interest Company has worked with more than 59,000 organisations across the globe.