Who’s Speaking at HR Retail Africa 2026

Cassandra Piccinin

Cassandra Piccinin is a seasoned HR Business Partner at the Magnum IceCream Company (Streets), where she plays a pivotal role in shaping a people‑first culture across a dynamic, high‑performance manufacturing environment. With a rich background spanning HR business partnering, talent leadership, organisational change, and employee engagement, she is known for her collaborative style and her passion for fostering safe, inclusive, and empowered workplaces. Cassandra is particularly committed to ensuring frontline teams feel supported, valued, and connected to meaningful organisational outcomes.

Across her career, Cassandra has held influential HR roles across multiple industries, strengthening her ability to navigate complex people challenges with empathy, practicality, and strategic insight. She is widely recognised for championing diversity, equity and inclusion—bringing authenticity, advocacy, and humanity to her work. As a speaker, Cassandra shares real‑world stories and practical lessons that inspire HR professionals to drive culture, connection, and transformation in the moments that matter most.