Hugh Westlake
About Hugh Westlake
Hugh Westlake is an Employee Relations Business Partner at Entain, where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in human resources, having held various roles at companies such as Ladbrokes Coral, Morph Talent, and Saatchi & Saatchi, and has earned degrees in law and human resources management.
Current Role at Entain
Hugh Westlake serves as an Employee Relations Business Partner at Entain, a position he has held since 2016. His role involves managing employee relations strategies and practices within the organization. Based in Stratford, he has contributed to the development of policies that enhance workplace culture and employee engagement over the past eight years.
Previous Experience in Employee Relations
Prior to his current role, Hugh Westlake worked as an Employee Relations Advisor at Ladbrokes Coral from 2014 to 2016. In this position, he focused on employee relations issues and provided guidance to management on HR policies. He also served as a Talent Manager at Morph Talent for one year, from 2013 to 2014, where he managed talent acquisition and development initiatives.
Educational Background in Human Resources
Hugh Westlake has a solid educational foundation in human resources. He studied at Gainsborough Training, where he completed a Foundation Certificate in Human Resource Practice in 2012. He furthered his education at London South Bank University, earning a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Brunel University, which he completed from 2006 to 2010.
Early Career in Talent Management
Hugh Westlake began his career in talent management as a Talent Officer at Saatchi & Saatchi, where he worked from 2010 to 2013. In this role, he was involved in recruitment and talent development strategies. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in employee relations and human resources.