Wendy Gray

Managing Director | Head of Carter Murray

UK

Wendy heads up Carter Murray in the UK, which focuses on recruitment within marketing, digital, sales, communications, business development and investor relations on an interim and permanent basis. She has been in the recruitment industry since 1997 and over this time has worked at leading international firms in both consulting and managerial roles. Her experience stretches across multiple industry sectors and functions, and she has an exceptional track record of successfully executing complex assignments from manager to the chief marketing officer level.

Wendy’s insights

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Creating inclusive workplaces: the role of reasonable adjustments in attracting top talent

  • Posted September 2, 2025
Maintaining an inclusive workplace is no longer optional – it is a strategic imperative. For senior HR and talent acquisition professionals, building an inclusive environment goes beyond compliance. It’s about embracing the full potential of a diverse workforce, supporting mental health and positioning your organisation as an employer of choice. What are reasonable adjustments? Reasonable […]

Let your CMO lead and watch your business grow

  • Posted July 28, 2025
The role of the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is undergoing a transformation. Once seen as brand guardians or campaign leads, today’s CMOs are expected to be commercial leaders, customer champions and strategic partners to the CEO and CFO. Yet many organisations are still structured in ways that prevent CMOs from delivering on that promise. For […]

How European businesses are losing time, money and talent trying to hire alone

  • Posted July 15, 2025
Hiring the right talent quickly is imperative. Yet across Europe, many businesses are still relying on outdated, manual recruitment processes that slow them down and cost more than they realise. Interview scheduling is draining time and resources Coordinating interviews may seem like a minor task, but it’s one of the most time-consuming parts of the […]
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Belonging – the key to building and retaining a truly diverse workforce 

  • Posted May 2, 2025
At Carter Murray, we help HR professionals and hiring managers deliver efficient and effective hiring processes and retention strategies for their marketing and sales functions. As part of this partnership, we often discuss the pressing issues shaping the future of recruitment.   From AI-driven human resources solutions to the fundamental role of belonging in employee retention, […]