As Britain’s greatest ever-female gymnast, Beth’s impressive achievements include being an Olympic Bronze Medalist, a triple World Champion, a six-time European Champion, a Commonwealth Champion and seven-times consecutive National Champion. Along with her unrivalled success Beth has competed at three Olympic Games; Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 and London 2012 - where she won Bronze in the Uneven Bars. Since starting out at the age of seven, Beth has helped to reinvent British gymnastics and her achievements place her in the ‘greatest of all time’ category within her sport. Her medals haul started at the 2002 Commonwealth Games where she collected Gold and two Silvers. Over the next decade she would go on to win over 20 more Gold medals, competing all over the World in major Championships. In 2007, Beth also found time to graduate from Liverpool John Moores University with 2:1 in Sports Science and subsequently was accepted to study Physiotherapy at the University of Liverpool, which she deferred to allow her to fully concentrate on training for the 2012 Games. In 2010, Beth was included in the Queen's New Years Honours List, and received an MBE for her success, commitment and dedication to gymnastics. Following her Olympic success, Beth took a break from competitive gymnastics, taking part in the 2013 series of ITV's Dancing on Ice, which she won with skating partner Daniel Whiston. Beth has since retired from competitive gymnastics but is very much involved with her beloved sport, as founder of Beth Tweddle Gymnastics part of the Gymfinity Kids Group. Gymfinity Kids Group sees over 15,000 kids a week take part in their gymnastics sessions across the nation.

Aly Raisman is one of the most accomplished gymnasts in U.S. history and a globally recognised advocate for empowerment and positive change. As the third-most decorated American gymnast, Aly has used her platform well beyond competition—championing survivor advocacy, accountability, and healing, while inspiring individuals and organisations to lead with integrity and purpose. Today, Aly partners with Awardco as part of the Recognise the Good campaign, celebrating people and organisations making meaningful contributions across all sectors. Through this work, she encourages leaders to intentionally recognise positive actions, foster cultures of appreciation, and create environments where people feel seen, valued, and supported. Aly’s journey from Olympic champion to trusted advocate aligns seamlessly with Awardco’s mission to elevate recognition as a powerful driver of impact in the workplace and beyond.

Sarah Marrs is a member of Awardco’s Center of Excellence, a team of experts that advise some of the world’s largest organisations on their rewards and recognition programs. Sarah’s expertise lies in designing research on employee behavior and the subsequent organisational outcomes. As a practising Organisational Psychologist, Sarah is uniquely suited to understand the principles of motivation and the particular challenges of putting those principles into practice. Sarah is currently completing her doctoral thesis in Evidence-Based HR at Birkbeck University, London.

Christi Gilhoi is a seasoned Employee Experience executive with a passion for building people-first cultures rooted in strategy, data, and heart. With more than a decade of leadership across organizations like Qualcomm, Okta, and Cisco, Christi has designed global employee experience programs that elevate engagement, spark belonging, and deliver meaningful results. Her work has driven double-digit increases in engagement scores, launched global recognition programs, and built cultural playbooks that align with both business goals and human needs. As a trusted voice in the HR space, Christi brings deep expertise in recognition, culture, and brand alignment—alongside a track record of translating strategy into action. From leading international initiatives at UC San Diego to transforming recognition at scale for 100,000+ employees, her cross-industry perspective and people-first mindset continue to drive innovation in today’s evolving workplace. Christi’s thoughtful leadership and ability to build equity-driven, scalable employee experiences make her a sought-after advisor, speaker, and change agent.

Katie Bundy brings a unique and holistic perspective to Awardco’s Center of Excellence, strategically guiding organizations in the development and evolution of their global reward and recognition programs. Drawing upon a rich 17-year career at J.P. Morgan that encompassed leadership roles in Sales, Finance, and Employee Experience, this cross-functional background equips her with a comprehensive understanding of organizational challenges and opportunities. A pivotal point in her career was co-leading J.P. Morgan’s global integration with Awardco in 2019, a transformative project that introduced a points-based recognition platform to over 290,000 employees across 70 countries and yielded a remarkable 17% increase in recognition satisfaction. Katie is passionate about partnering with clients to understand their current state and collaboratively co-create a path forward by leveraging her expertise in crafting robust business cases, effectively engaging executive stakeholders, and designing tailored recognition strategies that drive meaningful and lasting impact within their organizations. Her collaborative approach and firsthand experience ensure successful and sustainable change.

Laura Shanley is a recognition practitioner and advisor on Awardco’s Center of Excellence team, fluent in both client reality and platform possibility. With 20+ years of experience in employee engagement, communications, and culture—including eight spent exclusively on recognition—she has built and modernized recognition programs from within global companies such as Qualcomm, Okta, and DocuSign. Having worked extensively with Awardco and multiple other recognition platforms, Laura brings a unique perspective that enables clients to make confident, well-informed decisions. She specializes in vendor evaluation, implementation strategy, enterprise adoption, governance design, and long-term program evolution. She has guided large, complex organizations through platform transitions, helping clients anticipate challenges, avoid common pitfalls, and design recognition programs that are strategic, scalable, and built to last. In addition to her advisory work, Laura is an experienced facilitator and content creator. She develops frameworks, playbooks, and workshops on recognition strategy, change management, service award modernization and program governance. Her thought leadership helps organizations embed recognition more deeply into their culture, creating workplaces where employees feel valued and seen. Trusted for her collaborative style and empathy for the realities of internal teams, Laura meets organizations where they are, offering practical insight and clear guidance shaped by years of walking in the client’s shoes.

Sabina Carlheim-Gylenskiöld is an experienced business leader with over eight years in the employee experience and recognition space. As part of Awardco, she helps organisations build stronger cultures through meaningful recognition, engagement, and rewards. Sabina is recognised for her strategic mindset, customer-centric approach, and ability to cultivate partnerships that yield measurable results. Passionate about helping companies elevate their people strategies, she combines analytical insight with a collaborative approach to create lasting value for both clients and teams.

Steve Sonnenberg is the Co-Founder and CEO of Awardco, the leading employee recognition and rewards platform. Since founding the company in 2015, he has guided its growth from bootstrapped beginnings to global industry leader, securing the largest Series A round of funding in HR SaaS history in 2021 and a $165M Series B round in 2025, with a current valuation over $1 billion. A passionate advocate for purposeful work and positive culture, Steve currently serves on the Forbes Business Council and has helped redefine how organizations worldwide celebrate and retain their people. Steve resides in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife and four children.

Chantale Callingham is the Vice President of Client Success at Awardco and has over 12 years of leadership experience in HR technology. Prior to Awardco, she spent 5 years at O.C. Tanner, where she played a pivotal role in shaping their client success strategy and driving improved client satisfaction and retention. Chantale’s focus is on enhancing client retention and advancing strategic growth initiatives. She holds an MBA from the Australian Institute of Business and is passionate about putting clients first and driving business growth through exceptional service and support.

Paige Bennett Carr is the Director of Experience Marketing at Awardco and the visionary leader behind the RCGNZ Summit. Since joining Awardco in January 2022, Paige has reimagined the Summit experience year over year, elevating it from a boutique gathering into a pivotal industry event that drives meaningful conversations, deep client engagement, and measurable go-to-market results. Her strategic vision and relentless focus on experience design have turned the Summit into a key growth lever for the business, blending creativity, community, and commerce in powerful, memorable ways. With a career rooted in high-impact event execution and brand storytelling, Paige has partnered with global leaders like AWS, Google, SAP, and Esri to build immersive experiences that move markets and strengthen relationships. Her expertise lies in designing events that not only reflect the soul of a brand but also serve as catalysts for connection, education, and action—especially within the HR space. Through countless interactions with HR and people leaders across industries, Paige has developed a unique ability to craft experiences that speak directly to the challenges and aspirations of today’s workforce. As a people-first leader, Paige oversees a growing team of event marketers and drives cross-functional alignment to ensure that every event serves a strategic purpose. Her leadership style is rooted in empowerment, innovation, and data-driven creativity, and her fingerprints are on every stage of the event lifecycle—from initial concepting to onsite execution to post-event optimization. Under her direction, Awardco’s event strategy has evolved into one of the company’s most valuable revenue-generating channels. Paige is passionate about building environments where relationships flourish, ideas thrive, and individuals feel seen and celebrated. When she’s not planning the next unforgettable experience, you can find her reading, hiking Utah’s scenic trails, cheering for the Minnesota Vikings, painting, puzzling, or weightlifting. Her combination of strategic leadership, creative energy, and passion for people make her a driving force behind the experiences that define Awardco’s brand and impact.

Spence Hyde is a technology leader with over two decades of experience developing highly engaged, customer-centric teams. As an SPHR Certified professional, he has a proven ability to leverage technology to create HR efficiencies and achieve key business results. A qualified communication designer, Spence is passionate about equipping team members with the purpose and tools they need to succeed.

Sandy is a Principal in Deloitte's Global Rewards practice, primarily focusing on the global design, compliance, operation, and participant experience issues that impact the rewards programs of U.S. and non-U.S. employers. As a global advisor with specialized experience in the area of long and short-term incentive plans, as well as employee recognition programs, Sandy assists public and private companies navigate the complexities of designing and operating global compensation and benefit programs. Sandy has been with Deloitte for nearly 20 years, and currently serves as the U.S. Global Rewards Market Lead.

Serving as VP Human Resources at Ingersoll Rand since March 2020, I contribute to managing strategic HR initiatives for the Compressor Systems and Services Business Unit. My expertise in talent strategy, strategic communications, and organizational development supports the company's overarching goals. With over five years in this role, I collaborate with senior leaders and local HR managers to drive global projects, optimize HR infrastructure, and ensure accurate execution of performance management and rewards systems. My mission is to promote sustainable talent relationships and empower teams to achieve organizational success. Guided by a Master’s in Strategic Human Resource Management and Development, I focus on change management, strategic initiatives, and aligning policies with company values to create a high-performing, innovative culture that delivers exceptional outcomes for all stakeholders.

Meridith is a Principal with Deloitte Tax and the US Rewards Practice leader. She brings more than 20 years of experience helping multinational companies as they acquire and expand into new markets, providing consultation on their rewards and workforce needs. Meridith advises regarding the design and delivery of global rewards programs, the tax impacts of executive hiring and global deployment, and the cross-border operational impacts affecting individual, corporate, and employment taxes.

ShaNae McCleskey is the Director of Technical Account Services at Awardco, where she leads teams focused on delivering exceptional support to Awardco’s largest clients across the globe. Passionate about the intersection of people-first initiatives and technology, ShaNae excels at creating meaningful, sustainable solutions for companies seeking tech solutions to improve employee satisfaction. She is an active participant in Awardco’s Women’s ERG, Pride ERG, and a proud member of the company’s Center of Excellence. Outside of work, ShaNae enjoys gardening and home DIY projects, spoiling her nieces and nephews, and watching documentaries with her 3 old dogs.

Cali Hyde is Awardco’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, where she plays a pivotal role in accelerating business outcomes with strategic clients and driving global expansion initiatives. As a founding member of Awardco’s Center of Excellence, Cali leverages over a decade of experience to help organizations worldwide reimagine their rewards and recognition strategies—delivering measurable impact through scalable SaaS solutions and streamlined operations. Having lived and worked internationally, Cali brings a global perspective and a deep understanding of diverse markets—from blue chip enterprises and global agencies to government and financial institutions. Her work is rooted in connection, innovation, and a passion for creating long-term value. A fierce advocate for purposeful leadership, Cali is setting a new standard for what it means to lead as a woman in business—empowering future generations to think boldly, act intentionally, and lead with heart. When she’s not building business strategy, Cali is adventuring, traveling, and pouring love into her family, friends, and animals.

Neil Mammele is VP of Commercial Sales at FitOn Health, where he leads enterprise sales, partnerships, and go-to-market strategy across employers, brokers, and health plans. With 15+ years of experience in well-being and employee engagement, Neil focuses on driving meaningful engagement, measurable ROI, and scalable programs that help organizations invest more effectively in their people. He works closely with partners like Awardco to modernize how employee well-being is delivered and rewarded. Neil lives in Charleston, South Carolina with his wife, Mallory, their children, Olivia and Hudson, and their dog Ollie. Outside of work, Neil spends his time focused on personal growth, parenthood, mentoring others, and getting outside—usually with a golf club or surfboard in hand.

Josh Wilsher is the User Experience Design Group Manager at Awardco, where he has spent the last four years helping shape the platform's design direction. With over seven years in the UX field, Josh has a background that spans both the recognition and redemption sides of the product, giving him a practical understanding of the entire user journey. In his current role, he focuses on managing a design group and ensuring that the tools people use to appreciate one another are as intuitive and effective as possible.

Mark Youngquist is the Director of Product at Awardco, leading the charge in redefining how the world’s biggest brands recognize their people. From JPMC to Dubai Airports and Accenture, Mark has worked alongside global leaders to build a product that solves the unique challenges of recognition at every scale. With a background rooted in engineering and product development with a multinational lens, he brings a unique blend of technical precision and human-centric design to the Awardco platform, ensuring that Recognition happens everywhere in the world.