The WildHearts Future Talent Summit will provide graduates and apprentices from across our partner organisations, the opportunity to build a valuable network of like-minded peers, deepen their understanding of business practices across different organisations and industries and hear from aspirational leaders.
The event is targeted at ambitious individuals, keen to expand their networks
and learn from peers and leaders in other organisations.
Speakers
Hear directly from aspirational future leaders as they discuss the key topics influencing their career success.
Workshops
Connect with peers across other industries and organisations, discussing topics and collaborating on issues important to their future career development.
Panels
Our panel of inspiring future leaders will answer questions, share advice and honest insights into their career journey so far.
Networking
Connect and collaborate with other attendees, panelists and speakers from a range of organisations.
Neel Katwa is a Client Lead at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), working with strategic clients to drive digital transformation across AI, cloud, and networking.
Since joining HPE as an intern in 2018, he has progressed through roles across the partner ecosystem, Financial Services, and the Public Sector. Alongside leading client engagements, Neel co-leads the UK Intern Programme, supporting the development of over
Tash Lewis is a commercial professional at Nestlé, where she works with leading consumer brands and customers across the food and beverage sector.
A graduate of the University of Bristol, she has developed experience across customer management, brand growth, and commercial strategy, and is passionate about innovation, leadership, and supporting early-career talent.
Kate is Commodity Manager within Siemens’ GB&I Supply Chain team, specialising in advisory services.
She leads procurement and contract management across areas such as pensions, employee benefits, and training, with a strong focus on supplier performance and compliance.
Anya is an Area Sales Manager at Veolia with a background in chemistry and water treatment.
After earning a Master’s degree in Chemistry from the The University of Manchester, she joined Veolia’s EMEA graduate programme as a field chemist before spending two years in water technology R&D. She now helps customers across the North of England find effective purified water solutions.
Matt Harris is Senior Vice President & Managing Director for Hewlett Packard Enterprise UK, Ireland, Middle East & Africa. He is responsible for all people and business operations in the region, leading over 3,500 employees.
Starting his journey with HPE as an intern in 2004 Matt has progressed through the business holding a variety of customer-focused sales roles in every major customer sector, from public sector to large global accounts. Most recently he led the UK business as Managing Director with a phenomenal track record for success, supporting customers and partners with their digital transformations.
Zerrin Waller is the UKIMEA Presales Director at HPE for Data Services & Storage, where she has held leadership and technical roles since joining in 2011, as a graduate. With a strong background in enterprise technology, she currently leads a dynamic technical presales organization, specializing in storage and data services technologies.
A passionate advocate for women in technology and early career development, Zerrin actively supports initiatives that promote diversity and mentorship in the industry. She is also pursuing an MBA at Henley Business School to further enhance her leadership and strategic expertise.
Seyvan has 5 years of experience with HPE working across Product Management and Business Development, as well as serving as Intern Programme Lead.
His current role focuses on leading the UK SMB team, and working with HPE’s partner ecosystem to drive real value and differentiated offerings for their customers.
Elizabeth has 6 years of experience with Nestlé working across demand-generating roles in marketing and sales.
Her current role focuses on supporting Nestlé brands to execute their strategic initiatives with Tesco in the online channel across home delivery, click & collect and quick-commerce.
Zeenat started her career with Zurich Insurance as a Change and Tech Management Graduate, where she spent over 2 years developing her project management and leadership skills.
Following her completion of the graduate scheme, Zeenat progressed into a leadership role, using her experience to develop early careers professionals, and assimilating them into the company.
Hannah started her time at HPE as Specialist Customer Engagement Advisor at their new Customer Innovation Centre. Working alongside account managers and sales teams to showcase HPE products and facilitate a day dedicated to delivering innovative and collaborative ideas.
Her current role takes her experience at the CIC to a global team, and focusses her skills on Sustainable Technologies.
Marie-Ann started her career with Zurich Insurance as a Business Graduate, where she has spent the last 2 years developing her project management and leadership skills.
Recently, Marie-Ann received the IASG (Insurance and Actuarial Society of Glasgow)’s Young Professional of the Year 2024 award, which recognised a forward-thinking individual who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to make a difference within their organisation.
Jordan studied business at Bournemouth University, with a placement at Siemens in HR.
Following university, Jordan joined HPE as an HR graduate and completed a level 5 CIPD course in HR. He’s now a HR business partner supporting senior sales leaders across the business.
Zoe received her Master’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Bath.
Following university, Zoe joined Ocado Technology as a Software Engineer. Zoe’s role involves developing innovative solutions to the complex challenges of online grocery.
