Collins will take to the Velocity Stage on 18 March (13:00–13:40) to deliver a session titled “Lessons from The Apprentice: How to Judge Talent, Credibility & Potential.” The session will explore how business leaders assess talent, leadership capability and credibility – insights that are highly relevant for recruitment agency leaders responsible for identifying high-performing candidates and building successful teams. 

Recruitment Agency Expo London is the UK’s leading events dedicated to recruitment agency owners, directors and senior consultants looking to discover new strategies, technologies and partnerships to help them grow their businesses. 

The event will bring together thousands of recruitment professionals and feature more than 100 specialist suppliers showcasing the latest technology and services designed to help recruitment agencies operate more efficiently and scale. 

The exhibition will feature a wide range of solution providers covering applicant tracking systems (ATS), CRM platforms, AI-powered candidate sourcing tools, recruitment marketing technology, job distribution platforms, payroll services, compliance support, automation tools, training programmes and back-office technology. 

Exhibitors include market-leading suppliers such as Headline Sponsor Devyce, 3B for Salesforce, Agile Partnering, Atlas, Access Group, Apositive, Broadbean, Bullhorn International, daidalo, Daxtra Technologies, Itris, Idibu, Loxo, meet DWIGHT, The GC Index, Tracker RMS and many more. 

Claudine Collins is a Leading Voice in Leadership and Talent 

Claudine Collins is a highly respected business advisor, Non-Executive Director and commercial strategist with more than three decades of industry experience. 

Most recently she served as Chief Client Officer at EssenceMediacom UK, overseeing more than 200 clients and £2bn in billings while delivering industry‑leading client satisfaction. 

Throughout her career she has worked closely with boards and leadership teams to drive sustainable growth, strengthen organisational culture and build high‑performing teams. 

Alongside her commercial career, Collins has been part of the final-stage interview process on BBC’s The Apprentice since 2013 and regularly appears on The Apprentice: You’re Fired. She is also a board member of Cancer Research UK and a long-standing member of WACL (Women in Advertising and Communications Leadership). 

Her session at Recruitment Agency Expo London will provide recruitment professionals with valuable insight into how successful organisations evaluate leadership potential, credibility and commercial thinking. 

Business and Industry Leaders Take the Stage 

Claudine Collins joins an impressive line-up of keynote speakers including: 

Theo Paphitis – Retail entrepreneur, investor and former Dragon’s Den star. Theo owns and leads several well-known retail brands including Ryman, Robert Dyas and Boux Avenue and is widely recognised for building and scaling successful consumer businesses. 

Greg Savage – International recruitment industry advisor, entrepreneur and founder of several global recruitment businesses. Greg is widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in recruitment leadership, agency growth and sales performance. 

What Else Is On 

Recruitment Agency Expo London offers far more than an exhibition. Visitors can attend more than 60 free expert seminars delivered by leading recruitment practitioners and industry specialists, discover new technology and services from over 100 suppliers, and connect with peers and partners from across the recruitment sector. 

The event also features a wide range of show floor attractions including the RecTech Start‑Up Showdown, Start‑Up Zone, Showcase Stage, Business Advisory Lounge, Spotlight TV, VIP Lounge, Networking Lounge and Meetings Lounge, creating opportunities for learning, collaboration and deal-making across both days of the show. 

Nav Mann, organiser of Recruitment Agency Expo, said: 

“Claudine Collins brings a unique perspective on leadership, credibility and talent assessment through her experience advising boards and interviewing candidates on The Apprentice. Her insights will be incredibly valuable for recruitment leaders whose businesses depend on identifying and developing high‑potential talent.” 

About Recruitment Agency Expo London 

Recruitment Agency Expo London is a free-to-attend event designed specifically for recruitment agency owners, directors and senior professionals. 

Taking place at ExCeL London on 17–18 March 2026, the event features more than 100 suppliers, 60+ expert seminars, high-profile keynote speakers and extensive networking opportunities. 

Register to attend 

 
Recruitment professionals can secure their free ticket and view the full programme by registering online at: https://recruitmentagencyexpo.com/london