Shirley Young
Head of Talent Acquisition & Social Value
Shirley is a high-energy powerhouse driving talent, inclusion and social impact at Paragon Traffic Management. As Head of Talent Acquisition and Social Value, she champions second-chance talent, proudly supporting Returning Citizens and ex-forces personnel into meaningful careers. An executive member of the Employer Advisory Board at HMP Stocken, she’s known for her positivity, straight-talking authenticity and ability to spot brilliance in others. Her popular LinkedIn “Hidden Gem” stories celebrate frontline heroes — and when she’s not doing that, she’s either out sailing or talking about her cats as if they’re colleagues with full voting rights.