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Karl Whelpdale

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Interim Workforce Services Lead at Pension Insurance Corporation plc
📍 Cold Ash, England, United Kingdom

Karl Whelpdale is a distinguished procurement leader with over 30 years of global experience in workforce solutions like MSP, RPO, and SOW. He specializes in designing and implementing large-scale, global contingent workforce programs for companies like Mars and Pension Insurance Corporation plc. Colleagues describe him as creative, strategic, and persuasive.

Outside of his professional life, Karl shows a compassionate side, publicly supporting his family and advocating for charities like VOICES, which helps individuals recover from abuse. He believes deeply in authentic and open engagement as the key to successful partnerships, both professionally and personally.

Unique fact: Karl was recognized as a "Game Changer" by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) in 2022 for his innovative contributions to the workforce industry.

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
Interim Workforce Services Lead
Job Level
Senior
Location
Cold Ash, England, United Kingdom
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Global Workforce Programs
He has designed and delivered first-generation global contingent workforce solutions covering up to 74 countries for major corporations like Mars.
Contingent Workforce Solutions
This is his core area of expertise; he is a frequent speaker and panelist on topics like MSP, RPO, VMS, and SOW implementation.
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Career

Work history

7-2024 - 7-2025
Interim Workforce Services Lead
Pension Insurance Corporation plc
1-2020 - 11-2023
Global Category Lead - Contingent Workforce / Professional Services (Interim)
Mars
VP Global Practice Strategy Lead - Contingent Workforce Centres of Excellence (CoE)
Kelly OCG
SVP – HR Services Regional Category Lead EMEA
Citigroup
V P International Development RPO
SourceRight - Spherion
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Education
1980 - 1983
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Park House
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