
ABOU-ALWAN, Natalie
Extensive multi-jurisdictional experience in the Finance, Energy and Commodities Markets. Member of Deal Governance and Risk Boards. Chair, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Board, Smart Works.

ADAMS, Ian
Leader in marketing and communications. Previously NHS England and The Pensions Regulator; Cabinet Member for Public Protection and Licensing, Westminster Council. Lord Mayor of Westminster 2017/18

ADAMSON, Michael
CEO 2014, previously MD, Operations and other posts. Leadership roles, Royal National Institute for the Deaf and other charities, Senior consultant with Coopers & Lybrand

ADJANI, Ariana
Award-winning healthcare entrepreneur and innovative leader, with two patents, enabling people to live healthier lives globally. Oxford, Cambridge, LSE alumna. Previously at Shell, Zurich, HSBC

ADNETT, Simon
A solutions sales specialist with over 15 years in the industry. Experience in enterprise transformation projects and helping businesses change the way they interact.

ALLEN, Kay
Protagonist and award-winning entrepreneur. Director, Diverse Advice, expert in responsible business and diversity & inclusion. Strategic Advisor, Purple Space & Panel Member, Ofcom.

ALLEN, Samantha
Chair, NHS Employers Health & Care Women Leaders Network. Top 50 CEOs 2018 (Health Service Journal). Previous leadership roles in the healthcare sector. MBA (Aston University)

ARNOLD, Richard
Board Member and shareholder, Manchester United plc. Chairman, Manchester United Foundation. Governor, King’s School Chester. Sales and marketing/finance/accountancy roles with Intervoice, GC Europe, PwC

AWOFESO, Adesola
International Leadership Fellow. HR Leader specialized in driving business results through the intersection of strategy, talent, & culture. With interests in social psychology, organizational behaviour, and public speaking.

BAGNALL, Lee
Leader with a hands on approach to achieving results through clear strategies, goals and objectives. Non-Executive to Advisory Board, Pennies & Board Member, Midlands Air Ambulance Trading Ltd.

BAHRI-ESFAHANI, Jila
Leader in change management and deployment with a track record in delivering critical digital transformations at scale. Previous senior roles at Deloitte & Capgemini Invent.

BAILEY, Andrew
Leader in the fields of strategy, business transformation, consultancy, data and process re-engineering. Multi-sector experience, maritime, defence/security, motorsport, financial services

BAILEY, Timothy
Extensive experience in a variety of roles in the contemporary military operational environment. Member of the Royal United Services Institute

BARKMAN, Peter
Leader in the field of managing growth and scale-up companies and developing business concepts. Chairman, Sisua_Digital and Yellow Film & TV. Entrepreneur and Board member.

BARNES, Alison
Previously Director, Natural England; led local biodiversity policy within Defra; Head of Advocacy, English Nature. Board member, Business South; SE Forestry. Landscape Institute and RSA Fellow

BASSETT, Louise
HR Leader with over 20 years’ experience in the UK and Europe in Consumer and Healthcare Industries and Social Housing. Previous senior roles with Merck and Pfizer.

BAUCH, Eva-Maria
Senior Business Leader with over 25 year’s experience in digital and media industry. Non-Executive Board Advisor, Global Music Vault; German Digital Advisory Board & Female Board Pool.

BAXTER, Ian
Logistics entrepreneur, start-ups investor and public speaker on capitalism, leadership and faith, Arsenal fan.

BEETY, Dan
Leader in the field of corporate & health public affairs and communications. UK Board Director with expertise in developing and leading integrated strategies and teams.

BENNETT, Craig
Leader in the field of environmental protection. Speaker, columnist, and broadcaster. Honorary Professor, Policy Fellow, Educator in the area of international executive education.

BERESFORD, Clare
Leader in the field of professional services. Diversity and Inclusion champion. Advisory Board member, Thomson Reuters TWLL Board, Fundraising Board member, The Personal Support Unit charity

BERRY, Annabel
With 20 years experience in the cyber security industry, Annabel has recently been recognised as one of the most influential women in the UK IT channel. Previously, CEO, Sapphire.

BIRTLES, Kate
Leader in Customer Experience and Service profession in roles across Europe and UK. Ex-professional dancer with volunteer work providing support to children and adults through dance

BORNKESSEL, Thomas
Internationally experienced leader in the field of innovative engineering systems and transformations. Previous senior roles with Rolls-Royce, and research with ESA/ESTEC

BOURCHIER-O’FERRALL, Philip
Leader in the fields of media, broadcasting, and digital disruption. Member, Royal Television Society, BAFTA, International Emmy Awards. Descendant of Knights of the Garter.

BOWEN, Gillian
Justice of the Peace, England and Wales. Board Trustee: LandAid Charitable Trust; Just Like Us and Lambourne End Centre

BOYCE, I. Stephanie
Extensive leadership background in public law and global governance advising charities, regulators, local and central government. Member, National Preparedness Commission & HM Treasury & Department of BEIS Socio-Economic Taskforce

BRAGAGNI, Maurizio (Dr)
Honorary Consul Serenissima Repubblica di San Marino. Honorary Senior Visiting Fellow, Bayes Business School. Visiting Professor, Bolton University. Co-founder & Chairman, Esharelife Foundation. OBE.

BRIGGS, Christina
CEO Horizones Consulting, HR, internationalisation and business growth specialist. Leader in the fields of empowerment and human-centric strategies.

BRITTON, Paul
Range of previous roles within the Chamber, special interest in Inward Investment, worked with top corporates to establish the Thames Valley Inward Investment Portal

BROOKS, Christina
Social impact entrepreneur with over 20 years’ experience in the talent attraction field. Trustee, The Footsteps Trust; Mentor, Key4Life & Advisor to multiple social start-ups.

BROWN, Denise
Leader in the field of further education management, special interest in curriculum development and quality improvement. Previously Principal and CEO at Stoke on Trent College.

BUCKTON, Ben
Board Member at Shakespeare Martineau. CIM Fellow. Extensive experience across UK, EMEA, North America and Asia. Previous senior marketing positions at Experian, Axa and RSA.

BUNCE, Pips
Multi award winning gender fluid and non-binary leader/architect across financial institutions. Co-chair of LGBT & Ally program presenting across parliament, government equalities office, BBC, Financial News

CACOURIS, Philip
International Leadership Fellow. Learning and development professional with expertise in graduate and executive education. Strong multicultural experience (US, Europe and Asia). Based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

CARTER, Andrew
A results driven leader with a strong track record of delivering transformational business performance. Previous leadership roles with Chase Distillery (Diageo), Treasury Wine Estates and Bacardi.

CASTELL, Tanya
Also Independent NED, Faster Payments Scheme Limited; Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (Chair, Quality Assurance); Governor, Fettes College; Vice Chair, Scottish Canals. Awarded MBE in 2017

CAUSON, Joanna
Leader in the professional body sector. Non-executive director roles. Media commentator, Policy advisor to Parliament. Previously with the Chartered Management Institute and the City & Guilds of London

CHAN, Xian
Investor, Business leader, Digital advocate. Passionate about democratising investments through technology and content. Former Fund Manager at HSBC Asset Management, Barclays and EFG International

CHARLES, Albertha
Focusing on insurance and asset management. Current leadership roles at PwC and previously at Barclays Group. Award-winning diversity and inclusion champion

CHEEMA, Kelvin
Digital innovative leader with a blend of consultancy, advisory and global delivery experience. Holds board level strategic advisory roles at the University of Bath and Talent Microsoft Technologies.

CHILDS, Amanda
Organisational Development Consultant, Optum Health & Technology (UK). HR Professional. Previous leadership career roles with Siemens, Safeway. Mentor

CHOUGULE, Tribeni
Member, Skills & Diversity Council techUK. Task Force Member, All-Party Parliamentary Group on Artificial Intelligence. Mentor and advisory roles- multiple organisations, I&D advocate.

CIPRIANO, Pamela
International Leadership Fellow. Globally recognised nurse leader, strategist, executive and advocate. Named number 2 on Healthcare Global’s list of the Top 10 women in healthcare for 2021.

COLE, Chris
Board Member, GOD TV & The Christian Broadcasting Council. Previously Executive Director and Trustee, United Christian Broadcasters. Committed supporter of the growth in Christian media globally.

COLLINS, Richard
Leader in the field of corporate responsibility and sustainability. Volunteer, The Green Organisation Awards, Founder of the CSR Accreditation Scheme. Vice President, Buckinghamshire Chamber of Commerce

COPE, John
Board Member, Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education. NED, Activate Learning. Trustee, Achievement for All. Advisory Board, Education Policy Institute. National Council Member, LGBT+ Conservatives

COPSON, Andrew
President, Humanists International. Trustee, The Actors of Dionysus, International Humanist Trust. Member of the Council and Treasurer, Electoral Reform Society, George Eliot Fellowship.

COROMINAS, Montserrat
Extensive leadership, entrepreneur and broad experience in the technology and funding in infrastructure, security high tech, energy and medtech industries. Board member, CEO Collaboration Forum.

COSH, Ben
Professor and Executive Group member, with a background in teaching mathematics. Extensive experience of strategy and policy at Department, Faculty and University levels.

COX, Emily
Chair, CBI North East Regional Council. Board member, The Sage Gateshead (international music venue) and Gentoo, housing association. Previously Director of Public Affairs, Virgin Money. MBE

CRADDOCK, James
Extensive experience in the field of real estate with over 15 years spent in the industrial and logistics sector. Previous roles with Prologis, MetLife Investments and CBRE.

CRAVEN, Patrick
Appointed 2014. Previously Director of Assessment Policy, Research and Compliance. Previously Editor-in-Chief, International Journal for eAssessment and Assessment Functions Lead for Cambridge Assessment

CULLEN, Eva
Leader in the fields of operations, transformation, change and customer experience. Previous senior roles with, British Gas, Centrica and Dell.

DADDS, Martyn
NED of Restraint Reduction Network and international company The Real Potential, previously MD of Crisis Prevention Institute and RR Donnelley, an $11.6 billion Fortune 250 global organisation

DALY, Chris
Career roles within the Institute. Previous leadership roles with West Wycombe Corporate Entertainment, Central Office of Information (Foreign & Commonwealth Office), Major, Household Cavalry Regiment

DARSCH, Lisa
International Leadership Fellow. Bringing global nursing & policy expertise to roles including: Employee Healthcare Navigation Director, Shenandoah University; Volunteer, International Council of Nurses; Senior Clinical Advisor to multinationals

DAVE, Subash
International Leadership Fellow. Founded AGORA in 1985. An industrial engineer leading his manufacturing business with “an outside edge”, through rapid growth in an evermore global market

DAVIES, Sharon
Background in not for profit youth sector with experience covering negotiation, change management, culture and strategy. Passionate advocate of opportunities for young people, MBA qualified

DAVIES, Terry
Experienced music director and orchestrator who has worked on a variety of productions with leading actors and directors. Olivier Award Winner and BAFTA nominee.

DAVIS, Cynthia V
Founded 2015. Diversity & Inclusion strategist, motivational speaker and winner, Rising Stars Entrepreneur 2017. Professional Business Woman of the Year 2016. Previously cross-sector Talent Acquisition Manager

DAVIS, Mark
International Leadership Fellow. Also former Chairperson of the Department of Behavioural Sciences, with special expertise in the psychology of emotion, learning and motivation, and intergroup relations

DAVIS, Miles
International Leadership Fellow. 20th President of Linfield University; also Coach, Global Good Fund, a leadership development enterprise for social entrepreneurs. Previously Director, Institute for Entrepreneurship.

DE CAUX, Robert
Leader in the field of applied technology – financial services, healthcare, manufacturing. Formerly with Logical Glue, Lehman Brothers. Enthusiast for cross-discipline knowledge and quizzing

DE CLOSSET, Emma
Wide range of experience across the public, private and charitable sectors. Previously Director of Strategy, National Citizen Service. International consulting experience with the Boston Consulting Group

DEJEAN, Catriona
Board Trustee, INTRAC (social justice). Previous social enterprise and community development roles

DHALIWAL, Pavan
Extensive experience across advocacy, public affairs and policy in the NGO and public sector. Proven track record of leading policy and legislative change. Board Member, Public Law Project.

DOGGETT, Tim
Extensive leadership experience in logistics and global supply chain. Chartered Fellow of the CILT and member of various groups within Government and the G7.

DRUMMOND, Steve
Green energy and transport entrepreneur. Background in power engineering, project finance and commodities. Non-executive Director & Chair, Investment Committee for the Low Carbon Hub IPS

DUDFIELD, Helen (Dr)
QinetiQ Senior Fellow. RAEng Visiting Professor, Nottingham Trent University on Innovation in Human Factors. Formerly Senior Principal Psychologist HM Government. Volunteer to increase diversity in STEM

DUKES, Simon
Experienced CEO with a background in defence, security, government communications and public affairs. Chair, Antibiotic Research UK. Previously CEO, Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee & CIFAS.

DUTT, Neha
Leading Defra’s work to ensure the financial system incorporates nature related risks and opportunities into mainstream risk architecture and decision-making. Previous roles in banking with Deutsche Bank, Barclays.

EDWARDS, Carolann
Strategic, creative and commercially driven L&D professional, with extensive global experience. Award winning course designer. Winner of the Professional Services Leader of the Year.

EDWARDS, Jenny
Former CEO, Mental Health Foundation. Previously Chief Executive, Homeless Link and Director, National Campaign for the Arts. Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. CBE

EMMETT, Christine
Leadership & Commercial direction – significant projects: British Rail Privatisation, Channel Tunnel. NED High Speed Rail Ltd, NHS Trusts, County Councillor. Lateral thinker, ever the optimist!

ENDACOTT, Michelle
International Leadership Fellow. An experienced management professional. International award winner for fostering agricultural innovation and story-telling. Managed The Australia Women’s Health Diary, raising $1 million for Breast Cancer Trials.

EZINGEARD, Jean-Noel
Leader in the field of business and management higher education. Previously Dean of Business and Law, Kingston University, Academic Dean, Henley Business School

FARDAD, Elham
Extensive leadership career in blue chip multinationals including GE, News Corp and EY. Member of multiple Advisory Boards. Mentor and Speaker.

FLANDERS, Nikki
Appointed 2019. Previously Chief Operating Officer, Opus Energy, General Manager, O2 (Telefonica UK); Managing Director, O2 Health; NED, O2 Money. Formerly Director at Centrica and WHSmith

FRANCOIS, Vincent
Chair, Heads of Internal Audit Committee, Association of Foreign Banks. Previous leadership roles with international financial services organisations

FREER, Steve
An influential leader on prison reform, currently working with the Centre for Social Justice think tank. Previously Business Development Manager, HMP Leeds and Prison Officer Wormwood Scrubs.

FULLER, Sam
Award-winning leader in the field of organisational performance, resilience and wellbeing. Qualified specialist in neuroscience, mental wellbeing, energy management and health promotion

GASTON, Michael
Appointed in 2017 after leading the merger process. Extensive experience in both Further and Higher Education. Executive coach and facilitator.

GAWTHROP, Jonathan
Award-winning behavioural change specialist. Independent Verifyer, Mayor of London Healthy Workplace Charter. Advisory and volunteer roles. Speaker and writer.

GERRING, Daniel
Expert on pensions, corporate social responsibility, diversity and inclusion. Trustee: JustLikeUs, City YMCA London, Refugees at Home. FT/Outstanding Top 100 LGBT+ Executive worldwide

GILBERTSON, Bob
International Leadership Fellow. Leader in the field of non-profit organisation management. Career roles in the YMCA.

GILL, Jamie
Leader in the field of supporting care leavers, young homeless and young people who offend to succeed in life. Board Member of CVS South Gloucestershire

GOHIL, Sanjay
Multi-award-winning leader in the field of Interim Management provision for leading FTSE, Private Equity Backed, Public Sector and Global Companies

GOLSHAN, Tara
Appointed 2006, and developed the global humanitarian and education programme Roots & Shoots. Previously Head of Education at ProShare and Senior Manager, Financial Times Business

GOLTON, Matthew
Senior railway executive, with accessible leadership, strategic vision and well-honed influencing skills. Skilled communicator, relationship builder, pragmatic deal-maker. Previously Interim MD at GWR.

GONZALEZ, Marcela
Ria Financial for over 12 years, Chartered Director IoD, previous leadership roles in other financial institutions. Professor of Business Administration and Leadership, Cali, Colombia.

GOOM, Nic
Also Director of Conict since April 2010, providing support to the housing, care and support sectors; previously charity CEO and Trustee, and NHS Trust Governor

GRANT, Amanda
Market Development Director with extensive experience in Product Management, Pre-Sales, Alliances & Marketing. A customer centric leader and champion for change.

GRAZIER, Richard
27+ years education technology leadership. Appointed 2022. Giving time back to schools through software and technology, so the brilliant schools leaders and teachers, can do what they do best, creating opportunities for all young people!

GRENVILLE-JONES, Bernard
Appointed 2015. Previously Co-Founder and Director for 22 years of an award-winning financial services consultancy, OAC plc. Also Chair/ Vice-Chair/ Non-Exec Director of charitable & business Boards

GROTH, David
Leader in the fields of telecommunication, media and technology focused on data driven strategies. Previous senior positions with BT & Charter Communications.

HAKESLEY, James
Award winning leader and entrepreneur. Buckinghamshire Business First Growth Champion, New Business of the Year 2017 and winner Young Entrepreneur of the year, Thames Valley Business Awards 2018

HALL, Anna
Leader with a background in Sports Administration and Operations in Equestrian sport. Board Trustee, Pets as Therapy. Previously with Riding for the Disabled Association and British Equestrian.

HAMILTON, Susan
NED and Vice Chair, Taff Housing Association. Previous senior roles with The Royal Osteoporosis Society, the NHS and Committee Member, National Institute for Health Research.

HARBORD, Clare
Appointed 2017. Previously Director of Corporate Affairs, Heathrow Airport and Director of Communications for the UK Ministry of Justice. Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations

HARDINGHAM, Mark
Leader with 33 years fire service experience across multiple roles. Previously, Chief Fire Officer and County Council Director, Suffolk.

HARDY-LENIK, Tim
Diversity, equity and inclusion expert with a background in the international third sector. Member of multiple equality/human rights committees. LGBT+ and mental health champion.

HARRINGTON, Michael
Leaders in the field of helping Home Affairs organisations keep their citizens safe and their borders secure. Previous leadership roles with Capgemini. Formerly British Army Officer

HARRIS, Jane
Leader in the field of social change, communications, public affairs. Partners national, local government, media, education, NHS. Previous roles with, National Autistic Society, Leonard Cheshire Disability.

HARRISON, Dawn
Scientist by background, leader in the field of defence training. Previous senior roles with Thales and QinetiQ.

HAY, Peter
Executive member, New NHS Alliance; Board member, Social Care Institute for Excellence and Community Integrated Care. Former Director for People, Birmingham City Council. Awarded CBE

HEAWOOD, Jonathan
Also Visiting Research Fellow, University of East Anglia. Previously Founding Director, The IMPRESS Project; Consultant, Save the Children UK; Programmes Director, Sigrid Rausing Trust

HEDGES, Matthew
Former British Ambassador to Paraguay (2017-2020). Leadership roles in the British diplomatic service, managing culturally diverse teams. Fluent in five languages. Diversity champion.

HENNING, Charlie
Experienced manager and HR professional with a demonstrated history in the public and private sector. Previous roles with Laing O’Rourke and the British Army.

HERITAGE, John
Previously COO, North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS FT. FE & HE College Governor and University Hon. Senior Lecturer. Background in the third sector in commercial development

HEY, Nancy
Global leader in the field of wellbeing. Policy Professional, Advisor and Coach. Extensive experience leading and growing successful teams. Board Member National Centre for Creative Health

HOUGH, Andrew
Leading sales industry standards. Previous international leadership roles in the IT and financial services sectors with Dell EMC, Sun Microsystems, GE, Barclays Asset Finance and Lloyd’s

HOWELLS, Keith
Former Chief Design Engineer, Rolls-Royce. Chartered Engineer and Fellow, Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Significant leadership experience in change management. Business Mentor for the Prince’s Trust since 2014.

HUDELL, Simon
Extensive experience in the waste management and recycling sector. Delivering significant environmental, operational and commercial advantage, by introducing new and innovative waste technologies

JACQUES, Steve
A global senior leader and experienced social worker in the field of child and family social services. Non-Executive Director of the National LGBT Federation (Ireland) and children’s services organisations in the USA and Asia. Award-winning diversity champion.

JANDU MARSH, Gurpal
Experienced Social Care Consultant and Senior Manager with extensive track record of mock inspections, practice leadership and turnaround support to improve quality and compliance outcomes.

JAUNDRILL, Darren
Extensive experience of leading major programmes with foundation of operational and crisis management. Passionate about transforming opportunities for social change. Fellow of RSA and CMI

JOEL, Ashiedu
Leader in the field of culture change, diversity and inclusive leadership. Non-Executive Director, Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Elected Councillor, Leicester City Council.

JOHNSON, Geoff
International Leadership Fellow. Leader in the field of Commerce Technology Design and Innovation.

JONES, Chris
International medtech business leader. Chairman, Freehand. NED roles – MediSieve, Causeway Therapeutics, Health Enterprise East. Chair Board of Governors Appleton C of E Primary School.

JUCHTER VAN BERGEN QUAST, Bob
CEO, European Chamber of Digital Commerce. President, Court of Arbitration, ECDC. Attorney at Law. International honours and awards. Volunteer roles. Descendant of Knights of the Garter.

KAPLAN, Andreas (Prof Dr)
Professor of Marketing. Counted among the top 50 business & management authors worldwide. Focus on artificial intelligence, social media, higher education. Keynote speaker

KAVANAGH, Stephen
Extensive background in policing across London and as Chief Constable of Essex. Chairman, World Class Policing and Honorary Professor, University of Essex.

KEMP, Tim
Facilitator and Leadership Coach, working with half a dozen professional networks on four continents. Author, keynote speaker and screen writer.

KENDRICK, Heledd
Leader with a passion for bringing a positive perspective to the workplace and leading a motivated team. Advisor, Omid International & Trustee, Little Troopers and Give Us Time.

KHAN, Faheem
Intervention provider to Mayor of London and Home Office. Deputy Headteacher and Redbridge LGBT+ Lead. Counter Terrorism Advisory Network Secretary. Winner of Mayor’s Award 2020.

KING, Stacey
Telecommunications, stakeholder management and marketing expert. Extensive experience forming strategic alliances and driving UK & International marketing to influence revenue growth and business development.

KLING, Sarah
International Leadership Fellow. Founded 2005. Also Head of Customer Experience, Moox Inc, the next generation urban bicycle company. Previously CEO & Founder Whackamole Labs, and UX Consultant, multiple companies

KOONTZ, Rachel
International Leadership Fellow. Previous leadership roles in GSK Consumer Healthcare & Reckitt Benckiser. Experienced R&D leader passionate about consumers

KREIENKAMP, Eva
Award-winning leader and equal opportunity and diversity champion. Previous transportation leadership roles in Mainz, Wiesbaden, and Cologne

KRONEN, Juliane (Dr)
Leader with an extensive background in strategy consulting for the global telecommunications industry and experience in social impact projects. Vice Chair, Right Livelihood Award Foundation.

LALL, Jasbir
Proactive Senior Legal Professional with extensive experience in building and managing client relationships. Currently advising four local authorities in relation to vulnerable adults and Education Law.

LAYTON, Julie
Appointed 2015. Also Board Member, Charityworks, UK Non-Profit Sector’s Graduate Programme. Previously Director of Resources / Deputy CEO and Company Secretary, Advance.

LEE, Daniel
Senior executive with extensive international experience working across 5 continents. A strategic and analytical leader with a proven track record of helping organisations innovate, thrive and grow.

LILLIE, Tammy
Experienced HR Director, results driven and passionate about realising the potential of people to drive business forward. Previous leadership roles with Bristol Water, EDF, Dialog Semiconductor & Spirax Sarco

LOWE, Alison
Specialising in BAME communities, coproduction and community development. Previously Chief Executive, Touchstone, and Leeds City Councillor 1990 – 2019

LYMBERY, Philip
Award winning author, ornithologist, photographer and animal advocate. Extensive experience on animal welfare issues, wildlife and the environment. Globally recognised thought leader.

LYONS-COLLINS, Clare
Led the development of the national improvement model for mental health, NHS Improvement. Mental Health Consultant, Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce. MBA (Henley)

MACAULEY, Amanda
Leader in the field of change consultancy. Creator of ‘[email protected]’ Programme. Previous leadership roles with Capgemini, Ecclesiastical Insurance Group, Arthur Andersen. Rugby player

MACKEN, Sarah
Leader in the UK’s largest space manufacturing and services business, which delivers scientific and exploration missions as well as critical defence and security space infrastructure

MAHAY, Kul
Leader in emotional intelligence, building inclusive cultures. Keynote speaker helping others perfect public speaking. Previously Superintendent, Derbyshire Constabulary.

MANJARRES-WAHLBERG, CJ
International Leadership Fellow. Military, Maritime, Construction and Mining background around Australia and overseas. Previous leadership roles and project management experience in remote and complex environments

MANN, Laks
Mayor of London Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor. Awards, Advisory, Strategic, and Voluntary Roles. Motivational Public Speaker. Listed in UK’s top 30 BAME Leaders 2020.

MARCEL, Brian
Chair since 1988; also Chair, Box Up Crime, CEO, Bar Code Systems, mentor to young entrepreneurs and local Councillor

MARTIN-VIGNERTE, Eman
Leader with extensive experience in delivering political strategy and developing relationships with governments. Diversity, equality & inclusion champion. Chair, South East CBI council; Advisor and Board member.

MAY, John
Leader in the field of youth opportunity, education, international co-operation. Trustee, speaking, advisory, and voluntary roles.

MAY, Rob
UK Ambassador for CyberSecurity and Fellow of IoD. Award-winning International Keynote and TEDx Speaker. Advisory Board of Cyber Resilience Centre. Author. Governor. Trustee. Volunteer

MAYES, Liz
Experienced Leader having worked for 15 years in UK’s largest business membership organisations. Now leading a £9m National Lottery Heritage Fund regeneration project in central Newcastle.

McCORMACK, Martin
Adjunct Associate Professor, Trinity College. NED Wellness Alliance Charity. Member, Royal Academy of Medicine, Ireland. Fellow, Irish Computer Society. Previous leadership roles in professional bodies and healthcare

McDONNELL, Rory
On a mission to change care for the better! Hospice Nurse and Charity Director working to improve care with a growing team of outstanding nurses & carers

MCGUIRE, Rosemarie
International leader in the field of Human Resources. Previous senior roles with IBM, EY, Deloitte. Conference speaker

MEDITZ, Adriel
International Leadership Fellow. Board Member and Trustee for Arts and Social Impact groups. Global Advocate and Strategic Connector. Competitive Concert Pianist in a past life.

MILLARD, Marnie
President, British Soft Drinks Association; NED, Finsbury Food Group. Previously CEO, Nichols plc. Member, Advisory Board for the Manchester Metropolitan University School of Business and Law

MILLER, David
Extensive background in strategic stakeholder engagement, resilience and risk, change management, operational policing and public safety. Previously Assistant Chief Constable, Surrey and Sussex Police.

MILSTED, Laura
Extensive experience in global research, marketing campaigns & B2B advertiser relationships. Previous senior roles with Dentsu Aegis Network. Active volunteer with Samaritans.

MISTRY, Minaxi
An aspiring change-maker, using her platform to intentionally pivot organisations towards impactful change and making DE&I people’s everyday experience. Ethnicity Advisory Council Member, NatWest Group.

MOBLEY, Samantha (Sam)
Member of London Office Management Committee, Head of London India Group, Baker McKenzie. Vice Chair, Antitrust Committee, International Bar Association

MORIZZO, Michela
Recognised as one of the industry’s leaders with more than 20 years’ experience in data and strategic advisory.

MOTHA, Anita
Extensive experience in the voluntary sector within Catholic youth ministry and international development. Previous roles with CAFOD & Salesians of Don Bosco UK.

MURPHY, M Kathleen
International Leadership Fellow. Nurse leader with extensive background in global and community health. Board Chair, Prevent Blindness. Fellow, International Council of Nurses Global Nursing Leadership Institute.

MUTTON, Adrian
International Leadership Fellow. Leader in the field of international expansion and business operations primarily in Asia. Over a decade spent living in India.

NEWEY, Roy
A global entrepreneur who has established and led businesses in 15 countries globally. Chairman of many Boards ranging from the Commonwealth Skills Forum to Tranmere Rovers FC

NG, Arden
International Leadership Fellow. Entrepreneur, focused on global HR and business expansion, with 25 years professional experience. Arthur Andersen alumni and prior senior client advisory roles with PwC & KPMG.

NIEVES, Victor
Co-Chair emeritus, Unity LGBTA Network. Member of Advisory Board, OUTstanding. Previous international leadership career roles within EY. Certified Public Accountant, State of New York

NOBBS, Amanda
Previously Member, Mayor of London’s Water Advisory Group; Non Exec Member, Flood and Coastal Programme Board. Former CEO, Council for National Parks. Awarded OBE 2017

NURSE, Sam
NED Advisory Board member, The Vulnerability Registration Service and Bristow & Sutor Bailiffs. Assorted other Board Leadership roles, including Chair, Institute of Money Advisors

O’BRIEN, Kathryn
Extensive rail industry career with management and director experience across operational, stakeholder and customer leadership.

O’CONNELL, Noelle
Director, Alliance Française Ireland, previous Skillnets. Chévalier De l’Ordre National du Mérite. Volunteer, Women for Election, Women on Air. Previous leadership roles across public service

O’KEEFFE, Mok
Vice Chair and HR Director, Islington Arts Factory. Innovation Advisor, Royal Armoured Corps, Trustee/ Advisor positions. Previously international leadership roles including, ?What If! Innovation, Yum Brands

O’LEARY, Christa
International Leadership Fellow. Author of international best seller “Home in Harmony”, on creating a nurturing home environment. Interior designer, lifestyle curator and Hay House Radio Show host

OATES, Seamus
Previous member of Headteachers’ Board (NW London and South Central England); Previous member Youth Justice Board. Previously CEO, TBAP Multi-Academy Trust; awarded CBE 2017

OLIVEIRA, Orlando
Leader in the field of design and branding with experience in a variety of industries. Previous senior roles with, Deutsche Bank, HSBC and SDL plc.

OMKAR, Krishna
Globally recognised thought leader on stakeholder capitalism and DEI. Non-Executive Director in the US, UK, and EU. Attitude 101 Trailblazers Changing the World.

OSBORNE, Susan
Also NHS and National Care Association Liaison Director. Previously University Hospital South Manchester; Department for Education; Cancer Research UK and BBC Producer

OSMAN, Mohamed
Expertise in designing and scaling impact across global health, social justice, and humanitarian assistance. Board Member, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

PALMER, Jonny
A seasoned military officer dedicated to serving military facing charities and Company Director driven to provide high-quality homes for low-income families. MBE

PANAY, Mark
Also Non-Executive Director, IdeaSquares, (crowdfunding); Ordoo, digital ordering platform; Trustee, Tobacco Factory Theatres and Co-Founder, Contactzilla, a seamless contact management system

PARRETT, Sam (Dr)
Experienced CEO and Executive Principal with a background in leading successful College and School mergers. Chair, Trustee and Board Member. TES FE Leader of the Year 2020. CBE

PAYNE, Teresa
Trustee/Director, Home Renaissance Foundation (Think Tank promoting recognition of the importance of home environments). Director, Compliance Manager. Director, Connections B2B (Business Growth)

PERRY, Duncan
Senior business leader and qualified lawyer with proven track record in transforming businesses. Founding team member, Kroo Bank; Lecturer, Exeter Business School.

PETERS, Mark
Seasoned product executive in startups and enterprises (Google, Microsoft) with background in digital strategy, B2B, commercial execution, partnerships, and global technical operations.

PHILLIPS, Naomi
Leader in the fields of policy, research and advocacy, with extensive experience in charity and public sectors. Previous senior roles include British Red Cross and Mind.

PILEGAARD, Lisbeth
Over 25 years of leadership experience globally and in Denmark with civil society organisations and the UN. Board member, Anna Lindh Foundation & Nordic Women Mediators Network.

PINNEY, Lisa
Experienced operational and people leader. Expertise in media, crisis management and communications. Chair, The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country. Diversity Champion. MBE

PIRRI, Eugenio
Award-winning leader in the field of international people leadership and human resources in the hospitality sector. Diversity and inclusion champion. Author and Fellow of the CIPD

PITFIELD, Michael
Leader in the field of international executive development. Board Member UNICON Executive Education (USA), Member, EFMD Management Development (Brussels). Previously Director of International Business, Henley Business School

PITFIELD, Spencer (Dr)
Leader in the fields of charity, voluntary service, politics, and music. Previously Chief Executive, Paces (cerebral palsy charity). OBE

PLUMMER-BRAECKMAN, Judith
The Future Dams project explores how global capital flows influence the emergence of more sustainable dam infrastructure. Joint Chair of Governors, Hockerill Anglo-European College

POPE, William (Professor)
Chairman & Pro-Chancellor of University of Suffolk; Chairman of Society for the Environment, Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network (and National Chair of Chairs) & Environmental Policy Forum

POULLOURA, Chris
Leader in Financial Technology with Head of Technology & regulatory delivery experience. Leader and learner of Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace, mentor and active LGBTQ+ ally.

PUNTER, Marie
Ethics and Compliance professional, and Chartered Management Accountant. Extensive experience managing E&C risks and developing Whistleblowing programmes within large global organisations.

RAYNER, Sarah
Fellow of CIPS, member of the Audit Committee of the Non-Ministerial Departments of Jersey, with a track record of delivering to the highest commercial standards.

READ, Jamie
Arts entrepreneur, educator and charity founder. Fellow of the RSA and Board Member. Creative industry professional working across the corporate, education and charity sectors

RICHARDS, Sarah
Formerly Global Head of People Capability, Jaguar Land Rover. Trustee and Director of Ashorne Hill Management College

RICKETTS, Neill
Engineer with a passion for opportunity . Non-exec Chairman and Director in other businesses.

ROBERTSON, Joann
A strategic and analytical thinking professional with experience in the private and public sector, UK & Overseas. Extensive background in research, change management and operational performance.

ROBINSON, Nina
Finance Director specialising in supporting Boards of medium sized growth charities and businesses; NED and Chair of Audit & Risk; Governor, Oxford University Hospitals NHS FT

ROMERO, Joseph Cerilles
International Leadership Fellow. Executive mentor to Southeast Asian start-up companies, C-suite leader in the areas of international business and brand development, entrepreneurship, and retail and real estate management

ROOME, Ben
Appointed 2013. A Board Director and CEO passionate about information networks and services and their impact on society. Previously with Nokia

ROYSTON, Lawrence
Innovator in the field of Edtech for 20 years, solving real world problems from idea to successful execution and exit. Specialist areas of interest include Safeguarding and GDPR

RUGHANI, Pratap
Leads the Research Department for staff and students in Screen, Media and Design. Award-winning documentary filmmaker working to promote cross-cultural interchange. Director, Lotus Films

SAHOTA, Narinder
An accomplished Chief Technology Officer, driving digital, culture and customer transformation with a belief in compassionate leadership. Previously a CTO at global systems integrator Capgemini

SAMUELS, Lena
Deputy Lieutenant, Hampshire Lieutenancy. Director, Wessex Media Group (communication and training). Advisory and voluntary roles with other organisations.

SANDHU, Ronny (Dr)
NHS consultant radiologist with additional interests in leadership, wellbeing and mental health awareness. Senior roles in the NHS, BMA, British Institute of Radiology and Royal College of Radiologists

SCHEFFER, Hein
Chair, NHS Clinical Commissioners HR Forum; Previously Director of Workforce & Organisational Development, Herts Valley CCG; Director at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust; Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

SCHICKER, Carsten
Leader in the fields of strategy, transformation, and finance in multi-national companies. Previous senior roles with Bauer Media Group, Bertelsmann, McKinsey & Co. LGBT parent and diversity champion.

SEVERN, Jarl
Appointed 2008. A hands-on international director with experience in sales, operations and general management across the medical, industrial, automotive and retail sectors

SHERWOOD, Chris
Appointed 2018. Also Trustee, Spice Innovations Ltd. Previously CEO, Relate, the UK’s leading relationship support charity. Director, Scope; Senior Manager, Nesta

SIMONS, Karl
NED, Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor (Asia and Africa). Previously Chief Health Safety & Wellbeing Officer, Thames Water. Lecturer at University of Cambridge. OBE

SINGH HOTHI, Indy
Strategist, Humanitarian & Explorer. Entrepreneur across technology, arts and construction. Passionate about the power of education for long term change. Cultural Advisor to Mayor of London.

SISSON, Adam
Leader in research and development in the fields of healthcare and FMCG. Previous roles with GSK & RB. Passionate about consumer led innovation & talent development.

SIVERS, Chris
Previously Director of People, Swansea City and County Council; Assistant Chief Executive and Assistant Director, Darlington Borough Council; Director of Communities, Swindon Borough Council

SKELTON, Nick
Former Digital Workspace Director at University of Bristol, founded independent digital consultancy in 2019. Passionate advocate for education & diversity. Award-winning champion of the LGBT+ community

SLAPE, Moira
Leader in the field of HR in the legal services sector. Previous leadership roles with Eversheds, White & Case, Linklaters. FCIPD

SMITH, Martin
PE Portfolio Chairman. A strong track record of M&A, value creation, accelerated growth and exit. Chairman of Ross Trustees and AuditComply. Patron of Team Endeavour.

SMITH, Nick
Part-time doctoral student, Chartered FCIPD, Chartered Manager and FCMI. Previously Chief Executive of Liverpool Students’ Union and Royal Navy Training and Media Operations Officer.

SMITH, Simon
Leader innovating industry change, building a better future through award-winning people programme, committed to diversity and a key contributor in Aviva’s Net-Zero ambitions.

SOBO, David
Experienced Operational Leader across not-for-profit and corporate sectors (including SAS, Microsoft, SPSS(IBM) and The Adventure Learning Charity)

SPARKS, Alison
Leader of European in-house legal team and board director with particular expertise in complex commercial arrangements, payments and regulatory matters on a cross-border and multi-jurisdictional basis

SPENCE, Dionne
Senior Leader with experience across the public sector, financial services industry and healthcare regulation. Extensive background in leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver against challenging corporate objectives.

STANCOMBE, Damian
Head of DrumRoll (creative communications) and the Future Factory (business innovation ) – Both agencies part of Barnett Waddingham. Previous leadership roles in marketing and benefit consultancy

STEEL, Paul
Extensive background in the field of simulation, training and logistics. Experienced in complex and diverse programme portfolios. Previous senior roles with Leonardo, Lockheed Martin & CAE.

STONESTREET, Kate
Leader with over 25 years’ experience in global law firm management. Direct experience of working in multiple geographic regions and responsibility across functions.

SWEENEY, Charlotte
Founded independent consultancy in 2012. Also NED on multiple Boards including Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust and City HR Association. Author & public speaker; OBE in 2017

TAYEBI, Minoo
Expert in the field of ethics and compliance. Experienced in managing compliance risks and building strong partnerships with stakeholders to build and enhance the E&C culture.

TAYLOR, Anne
Director, Almshouse Consortium Ltd, Chairman, Trust 2000, Member of ACCA Charities Technical Advisory Group, Winner of Finance Team of the Year 2015 (National Finance Awards)

TAYLOR, Lalita
Leader with over 20 years’ experience in BBC Newsrooms. Digital communications advisor to global non-profit organisations. BBC Centenary Ambassador, Motivational Speaker & Fathers Development Foundation Founding Trustee.

THAPLIYAL, Anil (Professor)
International Leadership Fellow. Recognised international thought leader and entrepreneur in the digital mental health domain. He has implemented several award-winning projects with real social impact in New Zealand and abroad

THERIN, Francois
Senior Advisor, Africa Business School. Extensive leadership career in the higher education sector. Previous senior roles in Malaysia, the UAE and France.

THUSWALDNER, Gregor
International Leadership Fellow. President, Austrian Studies Association. Fellowship, Editorial, Membership, and Directorial roles in international organisations. Author, Editorial Board member and Peer Reviewer

TOWNEND, Jeanne (JC)
Leader in international management consulting. Board Member of FedCap (NYC multinational charity helping those with barriers to employment). Member of the CBI’s Economic Growth Board

TREACY-WONG, Vicky
Humanitarian, healthcare professional, researcher and thought leader. Paving the way to transform and improve nursing care in humanitarian contexts.

TUOMINEN, Jouko
Board Member, Giosg, and Somic Oy. Previous international leadership roles with Canon

UNGER, Mike
Leader in the fields of healthcare and telecommunications. International business development consultant. Previous leadership roles with Datapoint (Europe), Vicorp (UK and Nordic) and TPS (USA/EMEA)

VICKERMAN, John
Also NED Darlington Football Club. Previously HR Director, Fujitsu; Chief HR Officer with OSN & Ooredoo in the Middle East. HR Director BBC, Vice-President HR at BP

VINEY, Nick
Senior Executive with over 25 years experience in the global Cyber Security industry and the Technology, Media & Communications sector. Board Director, NED, public speaker and passionate fundraiser

WADHWA, Ritika
Extensive experience working at Board level, across three continents, within the public and private sector. Strategic Advisory Board Member, British Transport Police. Trustee, 5% Club.

WALKER-SMITH, Sarah
Governor, Nottingham Trent University. Formerly Chief Operating Officer Browne Jacobson. Career roles with Boots, PwC, Deloitte

WARD, Ben
Experienced voluntary sector leader with a commitment to empowering youth leadership. Deep understanding of challenges within the HE sector and proven track record of diversifying income streams.

WARD, Claire
A portfolio of consultancy includes pharmacy advocacy with the Pharmacists Defence Association. Governor of University of Hertfordshire. Former MP for Watford 1997-2010 and Justice Minister.

WARREN, Joëlle
Chair, York Crown Nominations Commission (PM-appointed, April 2019), Vice- Lord Lieutenant for Cheshire. Chair, Cheshire Community Foundation. Member, CBI Enterprise Forum. Ski Instructor, walker, cyclist

WATSON-O’NEILL, James
RSA Fellow. Trustee of British Society of Mental Health and Deafness; UK Council on Deafness; Voluntary Organisations Disability Group. Previous leadership roles with Scope, NSPCC

WAWROSZ, Val
Extensive understanding of the prison service and Offender Management teams. Recognised as an influential leader on prison reform. Member of employee advisory board, Sheffield Hallam University.

WELCH, Kate
Founder 2010. Director, Communities Together Durham & North-East Social Investment Company; Trustee, Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations. Deputy Lieutenant, County Durham. Awarded OBE 2008

WELCH, Tim
NHS Director with over 29 years’ experience within a variety of health and care settings. Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy.

WEST, Beth
Leader in the fields of infrastructure and built environment. Extensive experience developing and delivering corporate strategies, change programmes, and influencing wider stakeholders across private and public sectors.

WHITING, Nicola
Award-winning leader in the field of cyber security. Best-selling author and writer. Autistic advocate for Neurodiversity, and the bottom-line business benefits of inclusion.

WILKINSON, Fred
Business, Tech and Start Up leader with extensive experience working with large corporates to global and local projects. Previous senior roles with Dell & Vodafone.

WILLIS, Andy
Various Non-Exec Board roles in housing, education and health. A specialist in corporate governance and leadership development working with The King’s Fund and NHS Leadership Academy

WILSON, David
Strategic advisor and speaker on HR strategy, technology, and trends. LPI Fellow and winner of the 2020 Colin Corder Award for Outstanding Contribution to Learning

WINSTANLEY, Katie
FCIPD qualified Group Head of HR, responsible for oversight of ten businesses in the UK and overseas. Winner of HR Future Leader Award 2021, HR Magazine

WOOD, Dan
Trustee/ NED, National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC). Previously Chief Officer and Deputy Director for People and Head of Strategy and Transformation, Avon and Somerset Constabulary.

WOOLF, Kalpna
Leader with extensive board experience. Award-winning campaigner for inclusion and diversity, food author, trustee, media consultant, visiting professor and former BBC TV production boss.

WRIGHT, Jennie
Digital technology and marketing leader. Vice-Chair of Governors at the Oaks Federation. Previously Director of Digital Technology, KFC and Former Director, CDG Group.