CBI appoints chief people officer as it aims to ‘rebuild trust’

Ex-BlackRock headhunter Elizabeth Wallace takes role, in attempt to overhaul group’s internal culture

The scandal-hit Confederation of British Industry has appointed a “chief people officer” in an attempt to overhaul the lobby group’s internal culture after a series of sexual misconduct allegations reported by the Guardian.

Elizabeth Wallace, a former headhunter for BlackRock, will take up the new role as part of the CBI executive committee and will report on workplace conduct and culture issues directly to the board.