learnpurple directors

Jane Sunley
CEO

Following a successful career within hospitality management, Jane spent a number of years as MD of a specialist recruitment company, which she co-founded. Having realised that if someone could help companies to become a great place to work, there wouldn’t be such a crisis over ‘the talent war’, in September 2001, she formed learnpurple.

September 2011 saw the publication and launch of her first book - Purple your People: the secrets to inspired, happy, more profitable people.  Published by Crimson Business, this simple yet powerful book helps business owners and HR professionals ensure they have the right talent for their organisation, seriously enhance their reputation and become a people magnet. For more information click here.

In addition to running learnpurple, Jane holds two non-executive directorships and is chairman of a start up recruitment business. She has been instrumental in the success of several high profile employment projects.

Jane is the current president of HR in Hospitality, panel member of the Economist Intelligence Unit, a fellow of the Institute of Hospitality, a member of The Talent Foundation and a visiting fellow at both Oxford Brookes and Sheffield Hallam Universities.  She is a frequent contributor to the press and is regularly invited to give speeches and media interviews on people issues.  In addition, Jane is a popular conference chairman.  

Jane is also very enthusiastic about making learnpurple a really great place to work and grow.

Jo Harley
Director

Having graduated from Loughborough University, Jo spent four years in the licensed trade managing pubs for Allied Domeq Inns. After a further three years in sales and marketing with Bacardi Martini, she joined learnpurple to further her interest in employee engagement.

Jo joined learnpurple at a crucial time in the organisation’s development, shortly after its formation in 2001. She was rapidly promoted to the board with responsibility for our talent toolbox on-line talent management system which she has since developed into the successful, multi-award winning talent toolbox family. Jo also assists Jane in running learnpurple and her tight hold on all aspects of the business has allowed them to grow whilst maintaining and developing the company values, ethos and standards.

Helen Flint
Learning and Development Director

Helen joined learnpurple as Head of Learning and Development in August 2005 and was promoted to director in 2010.

Helen started her career building upon four years in various management roles with Catering and Allied, not to mention two years working in traded options for a merchant bank. She worked very successfully as a senior consultant with Portfolio International; then latterly spending four years with Chess Partnership as Account Director recruiting middle to senior management positions within the Contract Catering, Healthcare, Facilities Management and Education sectors.

In her current role Helen conducts diagnostic work with individual clients to design bespoke solutions for individual projects. She has a clear understanding of how to meet and exceed her clients’ needs and requirements. Helen is very results orientated and takes great pride in delivering the best outcome for her clients.

Drawing upon her experience as a qualified coach, with a background rich in managing, developing and mentoring, Helen is committed to helping people and their organisations identify and reach their full potential.