Mira Magecha

Mira Magecha is a dynamic leader and entrepreneur with extensive experience in human resources, transformation, and business management. She is the founder of Play for Change, a consultancy that helps organizations embrace change with a playful yet serious approach, boasting clients such as Twitter, HSBC, and BeReal. In addition to this, she hosts the podcast A Class of Their Own, where she shares inspiring human stories of success.

Mira also serves as a Non-Executive Director at UNiDAYS and an Advisory Board Member at Unibeez. Her business acumen extends to her role as the founder of Granology UK, an award-winning granola brand. Throughout her career, Mira has held various leadership roles, including Chief People Officer at Getir and senior roles at Capgemini and Just Eat Takeaway. With over 20 years of experience across various industries, she brings expertise in people management, change leadership, and flexible working solutions.

• Play for Change, Founder: Jul 2022 - Present
• A Class of Their Own Podcast, Podcast Host: Jan 2024 - Present
• UNiDAYS, Non-Executive Director: Aug 2019 - Present
• Unibeez, Advisory Board Member: Apr 2020 - Present
• Granology UK, Business Owner: Nov 2020 - Present
• Rippleworks, People Lead: Jun 2024 - Aug 2024
• BAME to Boardroom, Coach and Mentor: Feb 2023 - Jan 2024
• Getir, Chief People Officer: Sep 2021 - Apr 2022
• Just Eat Takeaway, Transformation Director: 5 yrs 1 mo
• MiMa Consulting Ltd, Transformation Director: Feb 2014 - Apr 2016
• Capgemini, Managing Consultant: Jan 2013 - Feb 2014
• Capgemini, Senior Consultant: Jul 2010 - Dec 2012
• Capgemini, Consultant: May 2008 - Jun 2010
• Ofcom, HR Project Manager: Sep 2005 - May 2008
• Focus Consultancy Ltd, HR Manager: Jun 2003 - Aug 2005
• BBC, HR Adviser: Feb 2001 - Jun 2003
• Citi, Human Resources Associate: Nov 2000 - Feb 2001
• McDonald's, Floor Manager: Aug 1995 - Feb 2001
• Radianz Limited, Human Resources Administrator: timeline unclear