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Laura Pettitt
Global Head of Talent at WorldRemit
Laura Pettitt, Global Head of Talent at WorldRemit
Laura Pettitt is the Global Head of Talent at WorldRemit, a leading digital payments company.13 She joined WorldRemit in 2020 and is responsible for all aspects of talent management, including recruitment, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, employee engagement, and employer branding.1
With over 14 years of experience in the field, Laura has a strong track record of designing and delivering successful cultural change programs. Prior to joining WorldRemit, she served as the Talent and Engagement Director at News UK, where she increased female diversity by 10%, reduced attrition by 10%, and won several awards, including 'Most Improved Diversity' at Real IT and 'Best Place to Work in Digital'.1
Laura is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. She has been featured as a speaker at various events, including the "Women in Tech with WorldRemit" event, where she discussed culture and life at WorldRemit.1 She has also participated in the "Lead Strong" LinkedIn Live Series hosted by Cappfinity, where she shared her insights on compassionate leadership and change facilitation.2
Outside of work, Laura enjoys spending time with friends over a glass of wine and exercises regularly to maintain a healthy work-life balance.1
