Emma Ellis

Emma Ellis is the People Director at Sparta Global, where she leads the end-to-end people strategy and ensures every aspect of the employee experience supports growth and delivery. Joining the business five years ago, Emma oversees people operations, resource management, and Spartan engagement, making sure talent is deployed effectively and supported throughout their client journeys. Her work plays a central role in shaping a positive, scalable culture as Sparta continues to expand.

With over two decades in people-centric leadership roles at British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, Emma brings deep expertise in cultural change and guiding large, diverse teams through transformation. Her balanced leadership style blends authenticity, kindness, and accountability, helping to create an environment where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to perform at their best.

Emma was proudly voted winner of Sparta Global’s Employee Choice Award, a reflection of the trust, respect, and genuine connection she has built across the organisation.