Bristol, UK, 10th July, 2026 – Several Zellis colleagues have been recognised in the Reward 300 and Partner 75 for 2026, highlighting the company’s contribution to innovation, thought leadership and partnership across the HR, payroll and reward profession.

Announced at Reward Strategy’s annual Summer Reception, the highly regarded Reward 300 and Partner 75 lists celebrate individuals making a significant impact across the reward, payroll, employee benefits and people profession.

Celebrating industry recognition

The Partner 75 recognises individuals who have built strong partnerships and influence across the reward and payroll profession, while the Reward 300 celebrates leaders driving innovation, thought leadership and positive change within the industry.

Partner 75

John Petter, CEO, Zellis Group

Nick Clarke, Director of Product Management, Zellis

Cybill Watkins, Product Legislation Manager, Zellis

Reward 300

Gethin Nadin, Chief Advisory Officer, Zellis

The recognition reflects the expertise and industry influence of colleagues across Zellis, as the company continues to help organisations across the UK and Ireland modernise HR, payroll and workforce operations, enabling managers and employees to work with greater confidence and less friction.

Among this year’s recipients, Nick Clarke has now been recognised by Reward Strategy for the fourth consecutive year, having previously featured in the Reward 300 in 2023 and 2024, and the Partner 50 in 2025.

Nick commented:

I’m honoured to be named in Reward Strategy’s Partner 75 for 2026. At a time when organisations are rethinking how they support, engage and reward their people, it’s an exciting moment to be part of an industry driving meaningful change.

Partner 75 recognition is a reflection of the expertise and commitment of the teams I work with across Zellis, as well as the trust our customers place in us. Together, we’re helping organisations unlock the full potential of their workforce through innovation, insight and better reward outcomes.”

For many of those recognised, the accolade is as much about the teams around them as it is about individual achievement. Reflecting on his inclusion in the Partner 75, John Petter highlighted the role colleagues across the business play in Zellis Group’s success.

John added:

I’m delighted to be recognised in the 2026 Reward Strategy Partner 75. Recognition like this is never about one individual; it reflects the incredible work of the entire Zellis team and the trust our customers place in us every day.

As organisations rethink how they support and empower their people, we’re focused on delivering technology and insight that helps reinvent how work gets done for HR teams, managers and employees alike. It’s an exciting time for our industry and I’m proud of the role Zellis is playing in shaping what’s next.”

The achievements recognised this year extend beyond Zellis, with Anthony Vollmer and Rebecca Russell from Zellis Group company Moorepay also featured in Reward Strategy’s 2026 Partner 75. Together, these accolades highlight the depth of talent that exists across the Zellis Group and the role it continues to play in shaping the future of payroll, reward and people technology.