Crystel Robbins Rynne is CEO of HRLocker, Ireland's leading HR software platform, trusted by over 100,000 users across 55 countries. With more than a decade at HRLocker, Crystel has led the company through significant growth and expansion across Ireland and the UK.

A passionate advocate for HR compliance and employee experience, Crystel is a regular speaker and commentator on employment law, data protection, and people management. She has particular expertise in helping SMEs navigate the practical realities of GDPR, data retention, and compliance.

Crystel holds a BA in Psychology & Sociology from the University of Limerick, a Master's from NUI Galway, and a Postgraduate Certificate in International Selling from TU Dublin. She sits on the Appraisals Committee for Guaranteed Irish and was shortlisted for the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2025.

Julie Holmes is an HR Professional who joined the Knowledge team at Legal Island in June 2022.  Using her extensive experience in Human Resources and L&D to help organisations attain key strategic objectives, Julie enjoyed the challenges of working across a range of sectors.  She is an Associate Member of the CIPD. In her spare time, Julie is an enthusiastic gardener and member of the Irish Garden Plant Society.  She is also a fan of scary movies (the parts she sees from behind a cushion anyway!)