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2:00pm - 3:00pm, 14 October 2025
(Europe/London)
(Europe/London)
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Event Details
Embrace Forum
Tuesday 14th October
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Webinar
Key Takeaways
- An understanding of the latest advances in talent tech and AI with regards candidate screening
- Examples of the ways in which AI can add or reduce bias
- Opportunities for making AI and DEI part of your competitive advantage as a recruiter
Meeting Agenda
AI is increasingly being used as a way of screening candidates, but within the criteria being used there will inherently be some degree of bias. This has a risk of excluding candidates for the wrong reasons which will ultimately affect hiring decisions and overall DEI. At the same time, AI has the capability to seek out suitable candidates who may otherwise have slipped through the net.
In this webinar our panellists will explore how AI can both help and hinder inclusion during the recruitment process, from proactively finding untapped talent to reformatting CVs and removing demographic indicators. We will show the how candidates can be sourced based on skills and values rather than just work history. Likewise, our panellists will discuss how candidates with great CVs may not always be a good cultural fit and how talent tech can help inform recruiters. By sharing lived experience in some of the most challenging recruitment sectors for DEI, they will review where their tech has helped remove bias and actually show how recruiters can use this as a competitive advantage.
With their own unique perspective our panellists will give insight into the latest advances in gamification and AI in candidate screening, what data is available for measuring success in DEI and what steps recruiters can take to ensure they attract and submit the best possible candidates without leaving anyone behind.
Panel chaired by Paul Modley, MD at AMS:
- Estelle McCartney, CEO of Arctic Shores
- Natalie Desty, Founder and Director, STEM Returners
- Rachel Kirton, Senior Product Manager, Access Volcanic
- Tyra Alexander, Talent and Program Partner at Good Maven and former in-house recruiter for Google, Meta and McClaren Racing
Speakers
Natalie Desty
STEM Returners, Founder & CEO
I’m the Founder and Director of STEM Returners, an award-winning programme that helps professionals re-enter STEM careers after a break. After over a decade in technical recruitment, I saw firsthand how standard hiring practices routinely excluded talented individuals simply because of a gap on their CV. In 2017, I launched STEM Returners to change that.
I’m passionate about breaking down barriers, challenging bias, and ensuring that career breaks don’t mean career ends. Honoured to have received an Honorary Doctor of Engineering and several national awards for this work, including the 2024 Women in Defence UK Equity of Opportunity Award.
Estelle McCartney
Arctic Shores, CEO
Estelle McCartney has been at the centre of Arctic Shores’ growth and transformation over the last four years. Leading the marketing, sales, and customer success teams she has been central to the 300% growth in revenue from the business’s next-generation assessment platform and the achievement of an NPS score of over +70.
Before moving into the HR tech sector, Estelle held leadership positions in the professional services sector. She co-founded a political communications company, which was acquired by a PE-backed international consultancy and was named by Cranfield School of Management in their annual list of ‘100 Women to Watch’. Estelle has also chaired the boards of charity, The Campaign to End Loneliness, and award-winning dance theatre company, ZooNation.
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Tyra Alexander
Good Maven, Talent and Program Partner
Tyra is a seasoned recruitment pro with a knack for spotting top UX, UI, product, and creative design talent. She's not just about filling roles; she's all about building stellar teams and championing DEI programs. At WhatsApp, Meta, and Revolut, she built amazing design teams and spearheaded DEI initiatives across EMEA to boost hiring from underrepresented backgrounds.
Her talent for talent didn't stop there. Tyra led impactful programs for the Mayor of London, the Greater London Authority, the Google UX design program, and McLaren Racing's Pilot 60 Scholars, always pushing for more inclusivity and diversity in tech.
Rachel Kirton
Access Volcanic, Senior Product Manager
Rachel Kirton is Product Lead for Volcanic at Access Recruitment, where she drives product strategy for their website platform. Since 2019, she has led product development across the division's portfolio, including greenfield launches and platform transformations.
Following The Access Group's acquisition of Diversely's multi-award-winning AI-driven DEI platform in 2023, Rachel spearheaded its integration into Access Volcanic. This hands-on experience of implementing AI for diversity, equity, and inclusion gives her unique insight into both the opportunities and practical challenges facing the recruitment sector.
With 15+ years in product leadership across healthcare, edtech, and B2B SaaS, Rachel brings a user-centred approach to complex technical challenges. She runs consultancy Loudmouse Digital, and co-organises UX Oxford.