PUBLISH DATE: 7-Oct-2026
About the Topic
In Episode 11 of People Perfect Worldwide’s #HRLeadersOfTheGulf Webinar Series, Natalie Gleeson, Vice President Human Capital at Pure Harvest Smart Farms, explores what it takes to build an equitable compensation and benefits platform that supports employee growth, strengthens retention, and delivers measurable business value.
Natalie challenges the traditional approach to retention, introducing the concept of “asset appreciation” increasing employees’ skills, capabilities, and market worth during their time with an organization. She also explains how thoughtfully designed salary bands, with appropriate overlap between grades, can create room for career progression while maintaining a consistent and sustainable pay structure.
The conversation further examines how HR leaders can gain leadership buy-in for transparent and equitable compensation by linking pay practices to commercial outcomes, including regretted turnover, employee engagement, and innovation. With insights into the importance of CEO and CFO involvement, this session highlights how compensation and benefits can become a strategic business priority rather than an HR-only responsibility.
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About the Speaker
Natalie Gleeson is the Vice President of Human Capital at Pure Harvest Smart Farms in the UAE. With over 20 years of HR leadership experience and expertise in people, culture, and employee experience, she brings a strategic perspective to building workplaces where people and businesses can thrive.
Her work focuses on connecting human capital strategies with organizational performance, creating environments that support employee growth, and strengthening workplace culture. In this session, Natalie shares practical insights into compensation design, pay equity, and retention, demonstrating how thoughtful people practices can improve employee experience while delivering lasting business value.
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