Nominees for the 2026 TA20 Award

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DaryaMass Talent Acquisition Lead · TBC UzbekistanFinancial Services & Banking

“HR expert with over 10 years of experience in Human Recruitment and building effective systems. Specializes in mass recruitment, team management, and transforming processes to meet business objectives. Believes that strong hiring is a company's strategic advantage. I love working at the intersection of HR and technology.”

Kipp BirtwistleVP, People & Culture Enablement · IntegrityInsurance

“Our approach to hiring is grounded in service and hospitality. We lead with care, listen first, and focus on creating a great experience for every person we interact with. At the end of the day, hiring is about people—and making them feel valued throughout the journey.”

Jill WrobelEVP & Chief HR Officer · Brunswick CorporationManufacturing & Defense

“Jill trained as an actuary before spending years leading HR through some of retail's biggest deals, including HR lead on Walgreens Boots Alliance's acquisition of Rite Aid, one of the most complex transactions in US retail history. Now she's Brunswick Corporation's EVP & CHRO. Outside the office, she's spent six years on the Melanoma Research Foundation's board helping more people get annual skin checks and see a dermatologist — work that has nothing to do with her day job and everything to do with who she is: someone who shows up fully, whether the stakes are a billion-dollar integration or a friend's next appointment.”