Leadership Fellows: Photos

ADAMS, Ian

Director of Policy, Strategy and Communications, NHS Resolution, providing strategic leadership in healthcare across England.

Executive leadership of government agencies and NHS. Extensive experience in politics and charities. Trustee, Amnesty International UK Charity Board & Vice-Chair, Single Homeless Project.  Past Lord Mayor of Westminster.

ADNETT, Simon

Vice President Sales UK&I/MEA, Enghouse Interactive, delivering a broad range of call center solutions designed to deliver winning customer experiences.

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

ADUKWU, Emmanuel

Deputy Head of School, Applied Sciences, College of Health, Science & Society, University of the West of England

Professor in Applied Microbiology and member of School Leadership Team. Trustee, Applied Microbiology International, RSB HE Bioscience Teacher of the Year 2023, Member MRC BBRAG.

AGHNIA, Somayeh

Cofounder and Chair, Geeks Ltd, information technology and consultancy services.

Co-founder of Sutton College of Technology, and WordUp App. Career roles as a technologist. Voluntary roles, honours, and awards.

AHMAD, Yousaf

Integrated Care System Chief Pharmacist & Director of Medicine Optimisation, NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board

Senior executive healthcare professional with Board level experience. Passionate about driving change across large and complex healthcare organisations. NED, Board Member, School Governor & University Educator.

ALAM, Tanvir (Dr)

Deputy Medical Director, Suffolk & North East Essex Integrated Care Board, National Health Service

Chief Medical Advisor, Chairman, East of England, British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin. TPD for Advancing Equity & Differential Attainment, volunteer and training roles.

ALLEN, Kay

Campaign Director, The Greengross Foundation Ltd, championing the benefits and opportunities of a world where age is irrelevant.

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

ARDLEY-PRICE, Lisa

Managing Legal Counsel and Global Co-Chair Gender Network, NatWest Group.

Senior Lawyer. Trade and Commodity Finance Specialist. People Leader. Coach. Mentor. Speaker. Charity Trustee. Business Advisor. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Wellbeing.

ARNOLD, Paul

Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer, Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Executive Leader and Board member, with extensive experience in data regulation, and passionate about creating cohesion and equality of access to opportunity in organisations.

BAILEY, Andrew

Chief Executive, Rathbone Results Limited, the leading business consultancy in the Fire & Safety sector

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

BAKER, Joe

Clerk to the Greater London Lieutenancy

Supporting the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London in discharging his duties as the personal representative of HM The King in the capital.

BALDONADO, Kira

Vice-President, Public Health and Policy, Prevent Blindness, fighting blindness and saving sight.

International Fellow. Leader in the field of public health and policy approaches to vision care, helping raise it as a significant public health issue. Advocate, author, collaborator.

BARKER-COOK, Katy

Head of Operations, Nationwide Building Society, the world’s largest building society.

Career roles within Nationwide. Leader with 18 years’ experience within financial services including Treasury, Marketing and Credit Risk. A mum to 3 boys and otherwise found on the side-lines of her children’s football matches.

BARKMAN, Peter

Executive Vice President, International Expansion, Solita, creating impact that lasts by combining tech, data and human insight

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

CEO, New Forest National Park Authority, conserving and enhancing the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the National Park

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

BARR-JONES, Leona

Chief Executive, East Anglia RFCA, supporting and enabling Defence’s Reserves and Cadets.

21-year military career provided a basis for inclusive leadership and delivery of major change programmes, including managing the London 2012 Olympics/Paralympics operational readiness for TfL.

BASSETT, Louise

Chief Executive Officer, Gentoo Group Limited, housing association providing great homes, strong communities and inspired people

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.

BASU, Amit

Founder & CEO, COGNATIV, global technology consulting and services company.

International Fellow. Internationally experienced entrepreneur growing start-up technology companies to successful exits. Executive with banking and consulting firms including Accenture. EdTech innovation focus with University of Pennsylvania.

BASU, Gautam

Professor of Practice in Supply Chain Management, Aalto University, a leading Nordic university

Managing Partner, Board Member, and Advisor to global Fortune 500 & private equity firms in creating value through operations & Mergers & Aquisitions.

BAXTER, Ian

Founder & Chairman, Baxter Freight, a customer service driven logistics provider

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

BEEBY, James

Director of Engagement and Fundraising, Diabetes UK, striving to create a world where diabetes can do no harm.

Leader in the field of fundraising. Career roles in corporate and not-for profit sectors including Terence Higgins Trust, Prostate Cancer UK. Runner-up Mastermind 2023.

BEETY, Dan

Senior Director Global Public Affairs Engagement, Novo Nordisk, driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases

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

BERESFORD, Clare

CEO, Laurence Simons, specialist legal, IP, privacy, legal operations, and compliance search and selection firm.

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

Founder, The Lamplight, established to empower positive business transformation by championing compassionate leadership

Specialising in leadership development and cultural change. Experienced leader in cybersecurity, Co-Founder, Leading Cyber, Chairperson of Cyber North, Executive Director of Ladies Hacking Society.

BETTS, Karen

Chief Executive, Food and Drink Federation, which represents the UK’s food and drink manufacturing sector.

Trustee, FareShare; former CEO, Scotch Whisky Association; former British diplomat, Ambassador to Morocco; Honorary Doctor of Law, University of Law; Honorary Fellow, Cardiff Metropolitan University. OBE

BHATNAGAR, Pooja Saxena

Global Lead, People - Strategy, Culture & Engagement, Aptia, trusted provider of employee benefits and pensions administration services.

Passionate to make positive differences and enable organisational transformation. A business-focused HR professional with extensive international experience across Consulting, Financial Services and Fintech.

BIRTLES, Kate

Customer Services Director, Biffa, UK leading integrated waste management company

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.

 

BLAGDEN, Simon

Chair, Building Digital UK, helping to bring fast and reliable broadband and mobile coverage to hard-to-reach places.

Leader in the global digital industries sector. Chair, Larkspur International. Chair, The UK Health Security Agency. CBE. Previously Non-Executive Chair, Fujitsu Telecommunications UK.

BLYFIELD, Sharon

Head of Early Careers, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, global drinks company.

Leader in the field of human resources in the consumer goods industry. Specialising in the inspiration of young talent through apprenticeships. OBE.

BORNKESSEL, Thomas

Head of Engineering Trains, Deutsche Bahn, German long-distance Railways and international provider of transport networks

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

BOSLEY, Stuart

Managing Director - Construction Consulting Services (Quantum & Project Advisory) at DeSimone

Extensive international experience in major infrastructure projects, dispute resolution and expert litigation support. Member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Institute of Directors, Prime Dispute fellow.

BOYCE, I. Stephanie

Former President of The Law Society of England and Wales

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)

Chairman & CEO, Tratos UK Ltd, innovation-led, European electrical, electronic and fibre optic cables manufacturer

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

Chief Executive Officer, New World Insight Limited, shaping happier work and lifestyle balances

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

BRITTON, Paul

CEO, Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce, leading voice of micro to multinational business, locally, nationally, globally

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

Founder & CEO, Ruebik, pairing exceptional talent with progressive organisations

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

Principal and CEO, South Essex College, the largest technical and vocational education and training provider in Essex.

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

Group Chief Operating Officer & Partner, Ampa, leading legal & professional services group  

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, Jamie

CEO, Inspired Villages, operator and developer of Integrated Retirement Communities throughout the UK.

Business originator, specialising in senior living and passionate about transforming the way we all think about aging.

BUNCE, Pips

Director, Head of Global Markets Technology Strategic Programs, Credit Suisse, leading global investment bank & wealth manager

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

BURCHELL, Will

Chief Executive Officer, Bone Cancer Research Trust, the leading charity dedicated to fighting primary bone cancer.

CEO of BCRT with senior leadership experience across the third sector in health and social care organisations, including the Deaf Society and Autism East Midlands.

CACOURIS, Philip

Senior Director, Global Markets, Harvard Business School, to educate leaders who make a difference in the world

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.

CAMERON, Mark

Chief Executive Officer, The 5% Club, inspiring positive employer action for increased, accessible and inclusive opportunities for all.

Experienced Senior Executive and former Royal Navy Officer, with a demonstrated history as an HR Professional, Chief Executive Officer and Naval Weapon Systems Engineer.

CASTELL, Tanya

External member, Prudential Regulation Committee & Non-Executive Director

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

Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Customer Service, independent professional membership body for customer service, driving business performance across all sectors

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

CHARLES, Albertha

Partner, Global Asset and Wealth Management Leader, PwC

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

CHEEMA, Kelvin

Global Digital Transformation Director, Microsoft Solutions & Non-Executive Director, Domino's Pizza Group plc        

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

Group HR Director, Kyocera Document Solutions UK, one of the world’s leading office document solutions companies

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

CHIQUITO, Emilio

Vice-President & Lead Counsel II, Citi, investment bank.

Barrister-at-Law in Derivatives. Freeman & Liveryman (WCIB), City of London, URNU Training Officer, Royal Navy, & Trustee, SEN Schools. Passionate about developing leaders and managing risk in complex organisations.

CHOWDHURY, Sonya

Chief Executive Officer, Action for M.E, supporting those with Myalgic Encephalmyelitis 

Non-Executive Director, Curo. Chair, World ME Alliance. Chair, DecodeME Study. IoD Director of The Year, Public & Third Sector.

CLAAS, Babette (Dr)

business@school Director, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), diverse, global consulting company.

Leader of BCG’s educational initiative business@school since 1999. b@s gives students a close-up, hands-on look at business and entrepreneurship. Ph.D

CLARKE, David

Executive Vice President Semantic Graph Technology, Squirro, a leading enterprise-ready generative AI provider specializing in search, insights, and automation.

Entrepreneur providing technical vision and business leadership for the development of semantic AI solutions. Contributor to international industry standards, and initiatives on political polarisation.

COLE, Chris

Founder & Co-Chair, Cross Rhythms Christian Media Charity, syndicating weekly programmes globally

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

CEO & Co-Founder, CSR Accreditation (CSRA), promoting corporate social responsibility to build ethical and responsible businesses

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

COROMINAS, Montserrat

Founder & CEO, Intergroup Partners AG, a global disruptive independent corporate finance partner focused on technology and growth

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.

COUPLAND, Jennifer

Chief Executive Officer, IfATE (Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education)

Leader with extensive background in education and training policy development and delivery of major programmes. Previous senior roles with BIS, DfE and the STA.

COX, Emily

Group Ambassador for the North and Director of Colleague Relations, Lloyds Banking Group

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

UK Managing Director,  SEGRO plc, Europe’s leading owner, manager and developer of industrial property

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

Director of Quality, Policy and Stakeholder Engagement, City and Guilds

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

CROOKS, Linda

CEO/ Executive Producer, The Traverse Theatre, Scotland’s new writing theatre.

Leader in the fields of theatre, film, and the arts. Previous roles with The Royal Lyceum Theatre, The Edinburgh International Film Festival.

CULLEN, Eva

Senior Director Supply Chain Northern Europe, CHEP, transforming supply chains to drive resilience and sustainability end to end.

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

CURLEY, Martin

Director, Digital Health Ecosystem and Professor of Innovation, Maynooth University, improved Health System efficiency, effectiveness, equity globally.

Dynamic Digital and Innovation/Research Director with strong people management skills. International keynote speaker. Chair annual UNGA-SS Digital Health Symposium and Visiting Professor, University of Bath.

DADDS, Martyn

CEO, Giuoco Piano Advisory Limited, strategy and management consultancy service

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

Chief Executive, The Chartered Institute of Marketing, creating marketing advantage for the benefit of professionals, business, and society

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

DAVIES, Sharon

Third Sector Leader, relentless advocate of the life changing difference access to opportunity can make.

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

DAVIS, Cynthia V

CEO & Co-founder, Diversifying Group, dedicated to achieving highly effective diverse candidate attraction and strategies in leadership roles  

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

Dean of International Programs, the University of West Alabama

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

DE CAUX, Robert

Chief AI Officer, IFS, global enterprise software company

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

DEJEAN, Catriona

Chief Impact Officer, Tearfund, development agency aimed at alleviating poverty

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

DESAI, Vishal

Chief Risk Officer & Board Director, MS Amlin. Global Risk Strategy Advisor, Mitsui Sumitomo International Group, Insurance company

Award-winning leader in the field of Enterprise Risk Management. Globally recognised advocate for Diversity & Inclusion in business. Formerly, Chief Actuary at The Bank of England.

DIAMOND, Yasmin

Executive Vice-President, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), a leading global hotel company operating in over 100 countries.

Strategic corporate affairs & sustainability business leader. Non-Executive Director, Rugby Football Union. Career spanning global hotel sector, UK Civil Service, BBC and NHS. CB

DOGGETT, Tim

Chief Executive Officer, Chemical Business Association, the voice of the chemical supply chain

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

CEO, Electrogenic Ltd, UK-based technology company making beautiful classic cars all-electric

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)

Chief Scientist for Training and Human Performance, QinetiQ, innovating for people in defence and security

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

DUNN, Alex

Director, Money Movement Innovation & Strategic Initiatives, Visa, a world leading digital payments network

Career roles within Visa. Previous posts with the Bank of England, the Office for National Statistics, and Parliament. Charity Governor and Musician.

EDWARDS, Dave

Chief Executive, Royal Aeronautical Society, the professional community and independent source of knowledge in aerospace, aviation and space.

International senior executive with extensive experience of commercial growth, turnaround and relationship management. Politically experienced with significant lobbying skills.  Arts Charity Trustee.

EDWARDS, Jenny

Chair of the People's Health Trust & Agent of Change for Nature, Mental Health and Wellbeing

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

Non-Executive Director/Ambassador Gateway Project Reviews & Mesothelioma UK

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

Chief Executive, The King's Trust Australia, providing a sustainable future for Australia, where young people, military families and communities thrive

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.

FARDAD, Elham

Founder & CEO, Migrant Leaders, inspiring and developing young migrants across the UK

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

FENN, Judith

Chief Executive Officer, Methodist Independent Schools Trust, Education Sector

CEO of a group of 9 faith schools, with particular focus on leadership and governance, board development, strategic planning and teacher training.

FLANDERS, Nikki

Managing Director - Customer Solutions. UK and Ireland, SSE plc

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

FLETCHER, Matt

CEO, Co-founder, Fivium, UK public sector software specialists, creating software that makes a difference

Extensive background in tech, software and public sector systems. Passionate about building an inspiring company that rewards success and nurtures the next generation of talent.

FRENCH, Lucy (Lady)

Chief Executive Officer, Fleet Street Quarter, a business improvement district helping reshape this historic location.

Founder and Chair, Never Such Innocence. Campaigner, Community mobiliser, Fundraiser, Childrens champion, Supporter of the Arts. Trustee roles. OBE.

GASTON, Michael

Principal and CEO, HSDC, one leading College with campuses at South Downs, Alton and Havant

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

GILL, Jamie

Partnership Director, 1625 Independent People, helping young people in the South West to live independently

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

Partner, Board Practice, Business Services and Private Equity, Wilton & Bain, Interim Management, Executive Search, Leadership & Advisory and Specialist Hires

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

GOLSHAN, Tara

Executive Director, The Jane Goodall Institute (UAE)

Developed the humanitarian and education programme Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots for UK and UAE. Previously Head of Education, ProShare and Senior Manager, Financial Times Business

GONZALEZ, Marcela

Vice President, Business Developments, I-Transfer Global Payments 

Chartered Director IoD, previous leadership roles in other financial institutions. Professor of Business Administration and Leadership, Cali, Colombia.

GOOSSENS, Iwert

Director CFO-as-a-Service, Grant Thornton, Financial Services sector

Experienced CFO, working across all levels of the corporate sector and skilled in hands-on management, finance strategies, funding, and growth management.

GROTH, David

COO, Rebel Internet, home internet provider

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

GUPTA, Mayur

CEO and Founder, Career Accelerator, helping young diverse people prepare for their careers.

Business Coach, The OCM Group. Co-Founder and CEO, Master Money. Volunteer roles, author, speaker, honours and awards. Diversity champion.

HAKESLEY, James

Co-Founder and CEO, Cube Video, providing more sustainable film production and limitless possibilities through virtual production.

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

Chief Executive Officer, Hurlingham Polo Association, the governing body for polo in the UK & Ireland

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

Chief Executive, St Peter's Hospice and Non-Executive Director, NHS and Housing.

Previous senior roles in local government and the NHS, the Royal Osteoporosis Society, and Committee Member, National Institute for Health Research.

HAMPSON, Elizabeth

Partner, Life Sciences & Health Innovation Strategy. European Leader, Deloitte Health Equity Institute. Deloitte Consulting.

Career roles in Deloitte and with Tribal Group, NHS Confederation, Goldman Sachs, UBS. Trustee. Hobbies include, pottery collection, piano, yoga, water sports with her family.

HARBORD, Clare

Portfolio, NED & Advisor

Experienced Executive Committee Member and Corporate Affairs Director. Previous senior positions at Drax, Heathrow Airport & UK Ministry of Justice. Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations

 

HARDY-LENIK, Tim

Global Head of Engagement, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Belron International, making a difference with real care

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

Borders & Immigration Transformation, PwC, global professional services network

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

Chief Executive, Speech and Language UK, changing young lives

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

MD/ GM EWST, Ultra Intelligence & Communications, delivering decision advantage to mission partners worldwide.

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

HAUCK, Christine

Director, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis, Moderna, exploring the potential of mRNA science to help create a new generation of medicines to patients.

Management consulting, global business planning and analysis, creating value through digitization and AI in Finance.

HAY, Peter

Non-Executive Member of multiple social policy Boards & Board Consultant

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

HAYES, Simon

Managing Director, Global CFO Network, connecting strategy, performance and operations.

International Leadership Fellow. Extensive experience working with CFOs of multinationals. Strategy advisor, mentor and connector of people. Trustee, Royal Society for Asian Affairs & NED, Dara School.

HEAWOOD, Jonathan

Executive Director, Public Interest News Foundation, supporting independent news providers to tell the stories that matter

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

Director, Asia and Americas, Westminster Foundation for Democracy, dedicated to supporting democracy around the world

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

HERITAGE, John

Chief Executive, David Lewis, supporting those with complex needs, including learning disabilities and autism

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

Director, Evidence & Insight,  Lloyds Register Foundation, independent global charity that helps to protect life and property at sea, on land, and in the air.

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.

HOWELLS, Keith

Founder and Chief Executive, Project4 Learning Lab, helping organisations accelerate the flow of their work  

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.

ISLAM, Kobirul

Chartered Procurement & Commercial Professional, Cabinet Office, delivering value for money, through procurement and managing contracts.

Leader in public procurement, helping organisations deliver transformation and major programmes. Accredited commercial & contract management specialist. CIPS Fellow. NED, Chair, Judge. DEI & wellbeing champion.

JACQUES, Steve

Executive Chairman, Odyssey Social Care, providing quality children's services across Ireland

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

Franchise Director (East London), Care Improvement Associates (CIA), expert care quality consultants offering bespoke solutions to achieve outstanding.

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

Portfolio Director, Civil Service, leader of major government programmes and initiatives

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

Founder/Director, Ashioma Consults Ltd, enabling inclusive leadership through a culture of belonging and thriving in diversity

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.

JONES, Chris

Chairman, Brigid Bio, developing a novel class of antifungal biologics

International medtech business leader. NED roles – Carbometrics, MediSieve, Causeway Therapeutics, Health Enterprise East.

JONES, David

CEO, The Feathers Association, helping children, young people and communities explore new worlds & opportunities.

Strategic change management & implementation specialist. CEO & National Chairman, Forum for the Built Environment (Faculty of Building), Managing Director, THIRTY30.

JUCHTER VAN BERGEN QUAST, Bob

CEO, Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands, building the economic development of Switzerland and The Netherlands

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.

KELLER, Daniel

CEO, Unifrog, universal careers and destinations platform

Board Trustee for Trees for Life, and previously for an education charity. Outdoor sports enthusiast – climbing, skiing, trail running.

KEMP, Tim

Programme Director for UNICEF with Corporate Learning Solutions, a trusted global training partner. Specialist in Leadership, Inclusion and Innovation

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

KENDRICK, Heledd

Founder & CEO, Recruit for Spouses Ltd, supporting the communities surrounding our Armed Forces.

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

Founder and CEO, Future Leaders UK, supporting underrepresented young people secure Post-18 pathways and be community leaders 

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.

KNIGHT, Alan

Chief Sustainability Officer, WE Soda, global leader in natural soda ash.

Leader in the complex field of sustainable development. Previous senior roles with Drax, Arcelor/Mittal. Clinton Global Citizen honouree. Government roles, awards, honours. OBE

KREIENKAMP, Eva

Chief Learning Officer, EK Consulting

Award-winning leader and equal opportunity and diversity champion. Previously CEO, Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe and senior transportation leadership roles in Mainz, Wiesbaden, and Cologne

KRONEN, Juliane (Dr)

Co-Founder & CEO, innatura, distributing brand new donations in kind to non-profit organisations as needed.

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.

LAMBERT, Lucie

General Counsel, UK Government Investments, providing expertise that creates value for society from the government’s most complex commercial interests.

Leader in the legal sector. Advisor to executives, NEDs, Ministers. UK delegate to an OECD Working Party.  Experience in banking, law firms and the United Nations.

LANGE, Kirsten

Chair/NED/Member of Boards of companies in Germany, the UK and North America  

Leader in the field of engineering/machinery and ESG. Business Angel CleanTech, Adjunct Professor, INSEAD. Member, Atlantik-Brücke e.V.

LAYTON, Julie

Chief Executive, Advance, providing housing support and employment advice to adults with learning disabilities and mental health conditions

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

Chief Executive Officer, Xervon Industrial Services LLC, leading supplier of industrial maintenance and support services.

International Leadership Fellow. 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

Chief People Officer, Met Office, global leaders in weather and climate science  

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

LYMBERY, Philip

Global Chief Executive, Compassion in World Farming, the leading international farm animal welfare charity.

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

Chief Executive Officer, Best Beginnings, working to give every child the best start in life

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

Managing Consultant, BJSS, technology and engineering consultancy, helping clients deliver solutions used by millions of people every day.  

Leader in the field of change consultancy. Creator of ‘WondrousWomen@Work’ Programme. Previous leadership roles with Capgemini, Ecclesiastical Insurance Group, Arthur Andersen. Rugby player

MAHAY, Kul

Managing Director, Ignite Your Inner Potential, Emotional Intelligence, leadership and culture change

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

MAHOMED, Faisal

Managing Director, Emergency Services Network (ESN), EE/BT, mobile communications company

Leader in the field of business strategy and transformation in the media and telecommunications sector. Board Trustee and Finance Committee Chair, The 5% Club.

MANN, Laks

National Talent Development Strategy, College of Policing, professional body for everyone who works for the police service in England and Wales.

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

Founder and Chair, IBCS Group, award-winning No. 1 integrator of enterprise mobility systems and Blockchain supply chain solutions in Eastern Europe

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

MARSDEN-HUGGINS, Tudor

Managing Director, Scout Talent, talent acquisition software for HR departments.

International Leadership Fellow. Founder and entrepreneurial leader of various businesses and charitable foundations, primarily in Australia and North America. A passion for connecting people to grow companies, careers and communities.

MARTIN-VIGNERTE, Eman

Government Affairs Director, Bosch UK, creating solutions for a connected life.

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.

MARVEL, Ruth

CEO, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Charity and Social Enterprise sector.

Extensive senior management experience within the Charity and Social Enterprise Sector, directing policy, strategy and campaigns.

MAVOR, Jeremy

UK General Counsel, National Grid, Infrastructure and Energy

Experienced senior executive, lawyer and General Counsel, leading the transformation of the UK’s energy system. Long-standing and experienced School Governor.

MAY, John

Chief Executive, Cats Protection, working towards a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs  

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

MAY, Rob

Executive Chairman, ramsac – the secure choice, outsourced IT Services, Cybersecurity and AI Consultants.

UK Ambassador for CyberSecurity and Fellow of IoD. Professional Speaker and Author. Liveryman. Also sits on several industry and academic advisory boards.

MAYES, Liz

Chief Executive, Connect Northumberland, creating a larger and more capable Northumberland Workforce, increasing prosperity through a vibrant employer community

Experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organisation management industry.

McDERMOTT, Arlene

Head of Business Management Group Legal & Chief of Staff, Group General Counsel, London Stock Exchange Group.

Focused on improving resilience, ensuring safe running of key infrastructure and reducing delivery risk through agile working. Championing the LGBTQIA+ business community.

McDONNELL, Rory

Founder and CEO, Cavalry Healthcare, vocationally driven, expertly delivered Nursing and Care

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

MEDITZ, Adriel

Senior Vice President, PNC Private Bank Hawthorn, Private Banking/ Multi-Family Office services for Executives and High Net Worth Families

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

Chair of the Board, UA92 (University Academy '92)

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

MISTRY, Minaxi

Founder & CEO, Equality Leaders, impact-focused organisation operating at the intersection of diversity, equity and inclusion.

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)

Senior Partner, Competition, Trade & Foreign Investment, Baker McKenzie, Global Law Firm

Member of London Office Management Committee, Head of London India Group, Baker McKenzie. Vice Chair, Antitrust Committee, International Bar Association.

MOHAMMED, Mustafa (Dr)

Chairman, Genix Healthcare, family run chain of dental clinics. Philanthropist and champion for the disabled community

Co-Chair, Ability2Win. Pioneer, Centre for Dental Sciences, University of Bolton. Honorary Doctor of Health Care, University of Bolton.  Winner, Corporate Power Brokers Award, Muslim Power 100

MOLLOY, Marc

Head of Leadership Excellence, Metropolitan Police, London’s Police Force.

Leadership specialist in performance, engagement and inclusion. A career focus on social mobility, education and financial inclusion. Trustee at The Great Friendship Project.

MORIZZO, Michela

Chief Executive Officer, Techne Data Consulting Public Affairs Ltd, partner to businesses, organisations and individuals around the world

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

MOTHA, Anita

Chief Executive Officer, Million Minutes, charity dedicated to enabling young people to transform their lives and lead change in their community

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

MOUKARZEL, Naim

Private Secretary to The Duke of Westminster, providing leadership and management of operational and advisory support services

Strategic and operational leadership in the UK military and public sector, providing advisory and non-executive support to charities.

MURPHY, M Kathleen

Professor & Associate Dean for Global Health & Community Engagement, University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing

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

Founder and CEO, Sannam S4, helping universities, corporates and non-profit organisations expand globally

Leader in the field of international expansion and business operations primarily in Asia. Over a decade spent living in India.

NASEEM, Sal

Assistant Director, Insight Policy & Strategy, Birmingham City Council, Local Government for Birmingham, England.

Leader in the fields of policing and inclusive culture. Senior Associate Fellow, Police Foundation. Trustee, Centre for Justice Innovation. Independent Member, National Fire Chiefs Council.

NAYAK, Uday (Dr)

Chairman and Founder, Kayan Aviation, aircraft asset management and aviation leasing

Global business leader, investor and philanthropist. Governor, University of Bolton. Chairman and Founder Kayan FBO Services. Special Envoy of St. Kitts & Nevis for Economic Development.

NG, Arden

Founder & Chief Executive, The Greenrail Project, creating opportunities for young talent to thrive

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.

NOBBS, Amanda

Local Government Boundary Commissioner for England, and Chair of the Marine Conservation Society

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

O'CALLAGHAN, Judith

President, Queensland and Northern Territory, Australian Transformation & Turnaround Association

International Leadership Fellow. Leader in the field of Enterprise Resource Planning, enabling organisations respond to the significant changes in the industry.

O'CONNELL, Noelle

CEO, European Movement Ireland, connecting Ireland and Europe

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'DWYER, Kath

Chief Executive, St Helens Council, a metropolitan council within the Liverpool City Region and the North West of England

Background in local government, with civil service and private sector experience; passionate about leadership, organisational culture, and developing others via coaching and mentoring.

O'FERRALL, Philip

President and CEO, Outernet Global, worldwide network of connected districts for content, advertising, live music and mobile commerce

Leader in the fields of media, broadcasting, and digital disruption. Member, Royal Television Society, BAFTA, International Emmy Awards. Descendant of Knights of the Garter.

O'KEEFFE, Mok

Founder at The Innovation Beehive, releasing the creative potential of people at work

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

Founder and CEO of Home in Harmony, Inc. international design & lifestyle firm based in Boston, Massachusetts 

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

O'LUANAIGH, Patrick

CEO, nDreams, the largest global virtual reality game developer and publisher.

Award-winning video game director, and part-time author and musician.

OLIVEIRA, Orlando

Associate Director, UX leader, EY, global leaders in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services

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

Head of Delivery, Digital Markets Infrastructure, LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group), a diversified international markets infrastructure business.

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

ORTON, Phil

Chief People Officer, Making Space Charity, putting wellbeing at the heart of health and social care

Health & Social care professional with over 30 years’ experience. Responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of all aspects of people management. Fellow, CIPD.

OSMAN, Mohamed

Chief Executive Officer, Spring Impact, helping organisations deliver their impact on a much larger scale.

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

OUDRHIRI, Radouane

Managing Partner, Inherent Capital Partners, investment platform in lifescience and techbio innovation

Entrepreneur, investor, and technology strategist. Convenor of the ISO workgroups: Big Data Analytics & Six Sigma; and AI Liaison Officer. Award-winning author, lecturer, speaker.

PALMER, Jonny

RAF Pilot, Charitable Trustee, Company Director and Representative to the Church of England’s General Synod.

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

Co-Founder, OpenFormat, WEB3 tooling with positive intent. Build faster, quicker, safer. Ethical by Design 

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

PARKIN, Scott

Group Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Employability Professionals, developing professionals and setting standards for the employability sector.

Global leader in the field of Employability. Advisor to governments, speaker, author, multi award-winning advocate and champion for employability practitioners and professional practice development.

PARMAR, Jay

Chief Executive, Joint Industry Board, helping to set high employment standards and competence in the electrotechnical industry.

Inclusive leader with 30 years’ experience across the gas, water, automotive, financial industries. Chair of the CSCS Alliance, NED at HSE, TESP & Mentor.

PARNELL, Elizabeth

Chief Operating Officer, UK&I, Wipro, IT Services and IT Consulting

Extensive experience in delivery and operations, to accelerate digital transformation and build resilience and sustainability. Passionate advocate for effective DE&I ways of working.

PARRETT, Sam (Dr)

Group Principal & CEO, London & South East Education Group, encompassing eight college campuses, a multi-academy trust and a charitable foundation

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

PARSONS, Kat

Group Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Centrica, energising a greener, fairer future.

Experienced D&I leader recognised for driving company wide cultural change and fostering belonging. Achieved multiple awards, including HIVE Top 75 and Pride Power List honoree.

PAYNE, Teresa

Managing Partner, Parfitt Cresswell Solicitors

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

PENNYCUICK, Adam

Oncologist and cancer researcher, University College London. Co-Founder of Oslr, improving medical education.

Leads computational lung cancer detection and prevention research at UCL alongside NHS clinical practice. Co-founded Oslr, pioneering tech-driven solutions for hands-on medical training.

PERLMAN, Lev

Founder & CTO, Metamindz UK. Chairman, Phase One Ventures

Assisting tech sector start-ups and corporates to build & scale sustainably and efficiently.

PERRY, Duncan

Senior Legal Advisor, LetterOne, an international investment business

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

PHILLIPS, Naomi

Corporate Director, Partnerships and Engagement, Money and Pensions Service (MaPS)

Leader in the fields of policy, research and advocacy, with extensive experience in charity and public sectors. Previous senior roles include Learning and Work Institute & British Red Cross.

PILEGAARD, Lisbeth

Chair of Executive Committee, European Endowment for Democracy (EED)

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.

PILGRAM, Andrea

Executive Vice President/ Managing Director, Once Upon a Time, Global full-service marketing agency.

Extensive experience in entertainment, games and music. Specialist in turning strategy, insights and research into global campaigns.

PINNEY, Lisa

Chief Executive, The Coal Authority, making a better future for people and the environment in mining areas.

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

PINOSA, Xavier

CEO & Co-founder, Karibou, manufacturing cutting-edge, plant-based, sustainable packaging solutions

Entrepreneur and sustainability champion. Associate Professor, Faculty of Economics and Business, Autonomous University of Barcelona.

PITFIELD, Michael

Director, Society of Leadership Fellows & Leader in the field of international executive development.

Ambassador, Age Irrelevance. Board Member UNICON Executive Education (USA), Honorary Member, EFMD Management Development (Brussels). Previously Director of International Business, Henley Business School.

PITFIELD, Spencer (Dr)

Senior Techne UK Advisor, Non-Executive Director

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

PLUMMER-BRAECKMAN, Judith

Senior Research Associate Future Dams, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership

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)

A leader in environmental technologies, bioscience and health, winning numerous business, environmental excellence, bioscience, health and innovative biotechnology awards

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

Global Head of Business Finance Technology, HSBC, & Chief Technology Officer, Blockchain Climate Institute.

Leader in financial technology with head of technology and regulatory delivery experience. CTO for 3rd sector institution, leveraging emerging technology to advance positive climate action.

QUIRKE, Gemma

Chief Operating Officer, Wilson James Ltd, specialist business support services provider delivering secure and logistically efficient work places.

People focussed leader in business support services field.  Executive sponsor for EDI.  Member of Security Industry Skills Board.  Contributor to industry standards.  Fellow of CIPD.

RAMADAN, Moustafa

ESG Data Lead, Holtara, ESG service provider, positively impacting business today, for a sustainable tomorrow.

Specialist in sustainability, energy transition and ESG, using data to help businesses navigate climate challenges, with expertise in debt markets.

RAYNER, Sarah

Deputy Director, Commercial, Cabinet Office, ensuring value for money in major government initiatives

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.

REIG, Juan

CEO, Nueva Investigación, market research specialists.

Senior Market research specialist & experienced facilitator dedicated to helping professionals develop empathy, enabling better decisions to improve businesses, careers, and lives.

ROBERTSON, Joann

Head of Supply Chain Transformation, Babcock International Group, an international defence company.

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

Non-Executive Director, Slough Children First and Governor, Oxford University Hospitals Trust NHS FT 

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

ROBINSON, Paul

VP, Global Markets, Nearpod, provides real-time insights into student understanding through interactive lessons, interactive videos, gamification & activities, in a single platform

Extensive leadership experience with a passion for scaling fast growing companies within new global regions.  Keen athlete and former semi-professional footballer.

ROMERO, Joseph Cerilles

Client Development, Parfitt Cresswell Ltd., & Co-Founder, Milestones and Breakthroughs Consultancy.    

Partnering with executive teams toward achieving business transformation goals and leadership development aspirations.

ROOME, Ben

Chief Executive Officer, Digital Mobile Spectrum Ltd, a UK joint venture of EE, Telefónica, Three and Vodafone

A Board Director and CEO passionate about information networks and services and their impact on society. Previously with Nokia

SACHOVA-KLEISLI, Alice

Partner and Co-Founder, Collective63 AG, business and cultural transformation

International Consultant, Business Leader and member of multiple Boards. Specialized in consumer / customer centric transformation and growth.

SAHOTA, Narinder

Chief Services Officer, OneAdvanced, powering the world of work through our sector-focused software

Driving digital, culture and customer transformation with a belief in compassionate leadership. Previously a CTO at global systems integrator Capgemini

SAMUELS, Lena

Chair, Hampshire and IOW Integrated Care Board, a partnership between the NHS, local authorities and other providers.

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

SCHARRING, Konstanze

Executive Director, Government and External Affairs, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, the voice of the UK automotive industry.  

Leader with over 20 years’ experience in automotive, public policy and stakeholder collaboration on sustainability, decarbonisation and competitiveness, LowCVP (Zemo), Advisory Board member.

SCHICKER, Carsten

CEO & Managing Director, World Health Summit, the leading strategic forum for global health, bringing together stakeholders from around the world.

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.

SCHULTZ, Alex

Vice-President, Analytics and Chief Marketing Officer, META, building technologies that help people connect and grow business.

International Leadership Fellow. Career roles in META. NED Lindblad Expeditions. Owner/author, Paper Airplanes. Previously Marketing Manager, eBay. LGBT+ Champion.

SELBY, Mark

Chief Growth Officer and Technologist, Ceres, clean energy technology.

Background in engineering and knowledge of energy transition focused towards achieving the goal of global decarbonisation, through collaboration and innovation.

SEVERN, Jarl

CEO of Melmic Ltd, Consultancy for corporate growth and industry repositioning.

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

SIMONS, Karl

Co-Founder and Chief Futurist, FYLD, digital AI solution that empowers fieldworkers and managers to make decisions in real-time

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

President, ICAS, the professional body of Chartered Accountants

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

Vice-President & Head of Oral Health R&D, Haleon, a health company bringing together deep human understanding and trusted science.

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

Executive Director of Services for People, South Gloucestershire Council

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

Thought leader in the social use of technology within organisations, shaping digital tools to improve working cultures

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

Chief People Officer, Travers Smith, one of the UK’s leading full service law firms

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

SLOAN, Ken

Vice-Chancellor and CEO, Harper Adams University, leading in food production and technology, animal health and well-being.

Board member, Universities and Colleges Employers Association, GuildHE. Adjunct Professor of Practice, Monash University. Volunteer roles. Awards. Diversity champion. Global focus.

SMITH, Martin

Chairman, TopSource Worldwide, delivering global employer solutions to ambitious companies around the world

PE Portfolio Chairman. A strong track record of M&A, value creation, accelerated growth and exit. Chairman, Cosegic, IGG & AuditComply. Patron, Team Endeavour.  Member Board of Trustees, National Emergencies Trust.

SMITH, Nick

Chief Executive and Director, TTE Training, delivering advanced engineering apprenticeship, and health and safety training across the North West.

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

Managing Director, Solus, Aviva’s wholly owned vehicle damage centre of excellence.

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

Director of Operations & Deputy CEO, The EDT (Engineering Development Trust), connecting young people with industry and inspiring STEM futures.

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

SPARKS, Alison

Vice President, Legal Compliance, Deriv, an online trading platform

Leader of globally diverse legal teams. Expertise in complex commercial arrangements, payments and regulatory matters on a cross-border and multi-jurisdictional basis.

SPENCE, Dionne

Chief Enforcement Officer & Deputy Registrar, General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), independent regulator for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy premises in Great Britain.

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.

ST JOHN DAVIS, James

Chief Risk Officer, Hampden, asset management firm specialising in the Lloyd’s and London Market

Group Head of Governance, Risk, and Compliance, Hampden Group. Elected Member, City of London Corporation. Governor, Trustee, Mentor roles, including fundraising for international development charities.

STEEL, Paul

Vice President, & General Manager EMEA & Canada Business, 4CStrategies, leading provider of organisational readiness and military training management solutions  

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.

 

STEPHENSON, Richard

Chief Commercial Officer & Board Member, Global Airlines, innovative challenger airline.

Leadership in public, private, third sector and politics. Board level specialist in the fields of communication, crisis, strategy, politics & regulation. OBE

SWEENEY, Charlotte

Thought leader and specialist in diversity and creating inclusive cultures

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

Senior Director of Compliance Operations, Hitachi, contributing to society through development of superior, original technology and products.

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

CEO, Thorngate Churcher Trust, residential care and supported housing in South Hampshire

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

Exec Producer, BBC Academy Fusion Project, BBC, promoting knowledge sharing for staff across the BBC.

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.

THUSWALDNER, Gregor

Provost and Executive Vice-President, Whitworth University, Spokane, Washington

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)

CEO, UK & Ireland - Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH), a leading career transition and talent development company

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

Leader, Nursing Care Specialist Working Group, Médecins Sans Frontières, providing essential healthcare services for crisis affected populations

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

TUOMINEN, Jouko

Leadership Development, Faros & Com, specialists in management and competence development

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

URSCHINGER, Timm

Partner, Enterprise Transformation, EY (Ernst & Young), full range professional services company  

Leader in the field of people-centred organisational innovation and transformation. Partner & Co-founder, LIVEventures. Volunteer mentor, Nepal Start-up Incubator, Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association.

VICKERMAN, John

Chief People Officer, Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS), responsible for safely decommissioning the first generation nuclear and research sites across the UK.

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

VIRDI, Devi

Vice President Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, CBRE, the world’s largest property real estate and investment firm.

A passionate senior leader with experience across operational, strategic, commercial, D&I and people management across global markets. Non-Executive Director, Mentor and gender balance advocate.

VOLK, Jo

Director, Resourcing, Engagement & Development, Balfour Beatty, a leading international infrastructure group.

HR leader with UK and international experience across Utilities, Engineering and Construction. Previous senior roles with Centrica Energy, British Gas, RWE Thames Water, American Water, Bechtel.

WADHWA, Ritika

CEO & Founder, Prabhaav Global, using the power of Cultural Intelligence for impactful leadership

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

Group Chief Executive, Ampa LLP, top 50 law firm & legal/professional services

A strategic leader passionate about the potential of people. Chair, Eden Project Morecombe; Advisory Board Member & Past Governor, Nottingham Trent University.

 

WARD, Ben

CEO, University of Manchester Students’ Union, student-led organisation, established in 1861

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

Mayor, East Midlands Combined County Authority

Advisory Board Member, Alliance Healthcare. Previous senior roles with the Pharmacist Defence Association & The Institute of Collaborative Working (ICW).

WATSON-O'NEILL, James

Chief Executive, the Deaf health charity SignHealth, social care, mental health, domestic abuse services in British Sign Language

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

Managing Director & Founder, Tempus Novo, supporting ex-offenders into sustainable employment

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

Chief Executive, Social Enterprise Acumen CIC, Inspiring sustainable change.

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

Chief Executive, Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHSFT, helping people and our population be the best they can be

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.

WHITING, Nicola

Co-owner and Non Exec, Titania Ltd, IT security, software development, network and business security, compliance

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.

WILLIS, Andy

Chair of Alliance Homes in North Somerset (housing developer), Dorset HealthCare (mental and physical health services) and Devon Partnership NHS Trust (specialist mental health provider).

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

CEO and Founder, Fosway Group, leading HR industry analysis/research focusing on next generation HR, talent and learning  

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

WONG, Wincie

Head of Digital X Workforce Technical Capability, NatWest Group, a relationship bank for the digital world.

Previous roles in banking, innovation and tech. Board Trustee, Leadership Through Sport & Business. Founding member, Tech She Can Charity. Entrepreneur, Speaker, Awards, Diversity champion.

WOOD, Dan

Chief People Officer, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

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

Chief Executive Officer, 91 Ways and BeOnBoard, bringing diverse cultural communities together and driving opportunities for boardroom diversity

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.