Sumer Group appoints two to people and culture team

Sumer has made two senior hires in communications and talent acquisition, growing its people and culture team.

Mairi McInnes has joined the company as internal communications lead while Emily McCollum has joined as talent acquisition sourcing partner.

McInnes will advise regional hubs and their leadership teams, leading Sumer’s communications framework.

She has worked with C-Suite leadership teams, across FTSE 100 businesses within finance, technology and civil service.

Furthermore McCollum has a “proven track record” of leading full-cycle recruitment for high-growth organisations.

Sumer announced the creation of its people and culture team in June 2024.

Gill Peden, people and culture transformation director, said: “As our business continues to grow, so must our focus on nurturing our people. We’ve always valued a small business mindset, with big ambitions for our team.

“By welcoming Mairi and Emily, we reinforce our internal foundations and foster a stronger, more adaptable culture. This will empower both new and current colleagues to thrive and work in ways that best support mutual success.”

Mairi McInnes added: “Sumer is as deeply committed to empowering its people as it is to drive the business forward. I’ve always been passionate about amplifying the voices of my colleagues and nurturing meaningful, supportive relationships in the workplace. Joining Sumer has allowed me to pursue this focus, while also maintaining the balance of being an engaged parent—an invaluable, and rare opportunity in UK workplaces.”