Katie Lovegrove

Senior HR Director, UK and Medical EMEA Stryker

Katie Lovegrove is Senior HR Director, UK and Medical EMEA at Stryker, where she leads the people strategy across a complex and high-performing international business. During more than 21 years with Stryker, Katie has progressed through a variety of HR, talent, learning and leadership roles, giving her a unique perspective on building culture, developing talent, and enabling organizational growth. Most recently, she served as HR Director for Stryker’s European Instruments business, partnering closely with senior leaders on organizational effectiveness, leadership development, talent strategy, and employee engagement. Her extensive experience across both HR and learning functions has made her a trusted advisor to business leaders navigating transformation, growth, and capability building across Europe.

Seminars

Thursday 4th February 2027
Interactive Panel Discussion: Career Development, Mobility & Managing Growth Expectations
9:10 am
  • Discuss how to create career growth opportunities beyond traditional promotions through mobility, stretch assignments and skills development
  • Explore how managers can have more effective career conversations in flatter organisational structures
  • Understand why clear development pathways are essential for retaining ambitious talent in increasingly lean organisations
Katie Lovergrove- stryker for LEAP HR_ Life Sciences Europe 2027