Ed Sparkes, Director
Ed Sparkes joined LACE Partners in February 2023, where he leads the Change Management specialism, affectionately known within LACE as the “Charmy”. With 15 years of consulting experience at LACE and Accenture, Ed brings a wealth of knowledge across diverse industries such as Energy, Media, and Government throughout Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
Ed has led major change programmes, including restructures, relocations, acquisitions, outsourcing, operating models, enterprise technology, and the integration of AI. He is a passionate, engaging, and innovative communicator who excels in creative storytelling, crafting beautiful visuals, and coaching others to lead through change.
Outside of work, Ed is an avid traveller and an aspiring professional sunbather.
Skills
- Change Management
- Complex HR Transformation
- People Experience and Solutions
- Marketing and Communications
- Programme Management
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Bringing AI to change without making change less human. Part one
Adoption of AI tools is a journey. One that starts with small steps, builds momentum over time, and becomes a powerful driving force at the heart of transformation. At LACE, we are constantly exploring and leading the discussion around AI’s impact across HR and...
Adoption drives value: Setting the foundations for success
Organisations invest heavily in transformation programmes with the expectation of creating significant value and return on investment through improved efficiency, a lower cost base, innovation, or a better employee experience. Yet many find that the benefits outlined...
What is a CPO? With Keniro Miller
“A Chief People Officer is a hybrid role of pretty much most of the exec roles that sit around the table.” The role of a Chief People Officer is evolving fast and it’s no longer just about HR. In this episode of The People Agenda podcast, host Chris...
