Our Movers and Shakers articles highlight who’s moving up, out or across in the rapidly evolving world of workplace culture, employee health and wellbeing. Here’s a selection of just a few of the many “movers and shakers” that caught my attention in October and early November 2026.
We reported previously that Peter Cheese had stepped down as Chief Executive of CIPD and Elizabeth Rimmer as Chief Executive of LawCare, so it’s only fitting that this month we welcome their successors…
Neil Carberry OBE
First up is Neil Carberry has taken up the role of Chief Executive of the CIPD. Neil was previously Chief Executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, a role he held from June 2018 to September 2026. Alongside his Chief Executive role, he sits on the board and executive of the World Employment Confederation and is a board member of a Multi-Academy Trust in England.
In his first official statement in the new role, Carberry said he does not arrive “with all the answers”, and that his “first job is to listen, learn and work with [CIPD] members”.
Speaking about his goals for his new role, Carberry said: “Our purpose at the CIPD is clearer than ever. Our focus must be on demonstrating the difference professional people practice makes: to performance, productivity, opportunity and ultimately growth.
Perhaps you could tell us how you plan to achieve this by joining us as a Make a Difference Leaders Podcast guest Neil?
Mark Evans
Next, LawCare, the mental health charity for the legal sector, has appointed Mark Evans as its new Chief Executive as it approaches its 30th anniversary. Mark brings more than 30 years’ experience in the legal sector, including managing a high street law firm, working in legal education and holding a senior leadership role within a professional membership body.
He will lead the charity’s efforts to reach more people across the legal sector and strengthen its work to improve mental health and wellbeing. LawCare provides free, independent and confidential support to everyone working in law, whatever their role or career stage, alongside research, training and resources to help create healthier working environments.
You can read more about LawCare in their bi-annual “Life in the Law Report”.
Nasrin Oskui
After 20 years with Deutsche Bank, Nasrin Oskui is moving on. During this time she held eight roles across two countries, progressing from Corporate Finance in Frankfurt and rising ultimately to Global Head of Well-being, Director in London.
Over the past five years, she has helped put wellbeing at the heart of the organisation, opening up conversations about mental health and stigma, embedding Smart and Healthy Ways of Working, and making mental fitness, neuroinclusion and psychological safety part of everyday working life.
Reflecting on LinkedIn on her time there, Nasrin said her passion and purpose had become clear: “wellbeing, culture and behavioural change. Creating the conditions for colleagues to do their best work.”
Her next move will be one to watch, particularly given her current interest in the intersection of AI and psychological safety.
You can get a sense of the passion and dedication that Nasrin brings to her work from this article highlighting her drive to focus on action rather than good intentions during Mental Health Awareness Week.
Damien Shieber
Next up is Damien Shieber, who is moving on from Santander after a decade with the bank, during which he worked across its UK business and wider Group, contributing to people strategy and culture transformation, most recently as their Head of Culture CoE, Santander UK and Group Vice-President.
His experience included working with colleagues across Santander UK and the Group, as well as international opportunities in countries including Uruguay, Brazil and Spain. He also highlighted a charity challenge in Nepal as a particularly memorable experience, reinforcing the importance of kindness, human connection and courage in leadership.
Reflecting on his time at Santander, Damien said in a LinkedIn post that the decade had shaped both his career and who he had become. His professional interests span organisational people strategy, inclusive high-performing cultures, talent and leadership, and the role of digital, data and AI in organisational transformation.
Damien’s perspective featured in this article honing in on Santander’s approach to supporting colleagues that are carers.
Shamira Graham
Last but certainly not least is Shamira Graham, who has been appointed Managing Director of Mindstep, the digital-first mental health company acquired by Onebright Group in July. She will take on the role alongside her existing position as Chief Commercial Officer at Onebright Mental Health.
With more than 25 years’ experience spanning mental health research, clinical practice and commercial leadership, Shamira will lead Mindstep’s strategy, executive team and operational performance. Her appointment aims to bring Mindstep’s digital-first support and personalised services closer to Onebright Mental Health’s clinical expertise, creating more connected pathways across prevention, assessment and treatment.
Her focus will be on developing partnerships and combining digital tools with human support to make mental health and neurodevelopmental care more accessible, effective and sustainable.
You can read more about Shamira’s perspective in this profile interview where she urges employers to consider specialist pathways for employees that need more specialised support.
We wish all of our Movers and Shakers the best of luck as they begin the next chapter of their careers.
