Kam White
About Kam White
Kam White serves as the Head of People & Culture and Global Leader at Hotwire, where he directs global wellbeing initiatives and oversees employee engagement. With a background in HR spanning over two decades, he has held various leadership roles in organizations such as Millward Brown and Bibby Financial Services.
Work at Hotwire
Kam White serves as the Head of People & Culture at Hotwire, a position held since 2018. In this role, Kam directs global wellbeing initiatives, adapting strategies for COVID-19 and hybrid working environments. Kam oversees global employee engagement and communications initiatives, ensuring effective communication across the organization. Additionally, Kam manages global people data and analysis to inform strategic HR decisions. A significant focus of Kam's work includes leading the implementation of a global three-year Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy and chairing the global change program for the new HW client engagement and consulting skills program.
Education and Expertise
Kam White studied at the University of Sunderland, earning a BA (Hons) in Economics from 1989 to 1992. Prior to university, Kam attended Myton School in Warwick, where A Levels in Economics, French, and Art were completed, alongside 10 O levels from 1982 to 1989. This educational background provides a foundation for Kam's expertise in human resources and organizational development.
Background in Human Resources
Kam White has extensive experience in human resources, having worked at Millward Brown - WPP in various roles from 1996 to 2016. Positions included Client Account Director, HR Business Partner, and HR Director for the UK & Ireland. Kam also served as Global HR Business Partner focusing on transformation and change. After Millward Brown, Kam worked at Bibby Financial Services as Head of Global HR Partnering and HR Business Partner for Europe & Asia. This diverse background contributes to Kam's current leadership in people and culture.
Achievements in Diversity and Inclusion
At Hotwire, Kam White leads the implementation of a global three-year Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, demonstrating a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace. This initiative aims to enhance diversity within the organization and promote equitable practices across all levels. Kam also chairs the global change program for the new HW client engagement and consulting skills program, focusing on improving client interactions and consulting capabilities.