Forty1 has promoted Hillary Brown, who was previously director of employee insights, to UK managing director.

Employment consultancy Forty1 has promoted Hillary Brown, who was previously director of employee insights, to UK managing director. Brown will lead Forty1’s multidisciplinary communications and engagement solutions for clients across industries such as healthcare, technology, automotive, mining and financial services. Forty1 is the employee engagement division of The Creative Engagement Group.

In this role, Brown will be driving growth and innovation across Forty1. She will lead a team of more than 25 talented engagement professionals with specialisms in internal communications, change management, culture transformation, DE&I and employee listening.

“The need for innovative and creative employee engagement solutions which meet the demands of the modern workforce is critical,” says Brown. “Our expertise, passion and breadth of skills places us perfectly to deliver exceptional experiences that inspire lasting change. I’m excited to be stepping into the role and to lead such a talented team as we continue to grow our business and deliver the engagement solutions our diverse client-base needs.”

Brown joined Forty1 in 2021 as senior communications and engagement consultant, and later as director of employee insights. Previously, she has held roles at NatWest Group, including head of group campaigns and head of internal communications for NatWest Markets.

Richard Burton, head of strategy at The Creative Engagement Group and global managing partner of Forty1, says: “We are delighted that Hillary has stepped into this role at such an important time for our business. In an increasingly complex and competitive marketplace, our clients recognise that their ability to attract, retain and inspire a diverse workforce is their best source of competitive advantage.

“With Hillary’s passion, creativity and understanding our clients’ needs, the Forty1 team in the UK will play an increasingly important role in helping our clients deliver the lasting change in behaviour, engagement and performance they need.”