Leadership Fellows: Photos

We are delighted to have 250 active Leadership Fellows

In alphabetical order, by surname, at February 2019 – please click on photo to view profile:

ABASSI,
Kamran

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ABASSI, Kamran

Managing Director of Care 4 Children, specialist residential care, education and fostering for the most traumatised children

Appointed 2015. Previously National Operations Director, Advanced Childcare Group (12 years), winner of 48+ Ofsted Outstanding Provider Awards, Criminal Justice Development Officer, Pakistani Resource Centre (4 years)

ACHONG,
Troy

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ACHONG, Troy

Senior Vice-President, Fox Entertainment Group, operating through film, TV, broadcast and cable and based in Los Angeles, California

Appointed 2013. Considerable experience in organisational effectiveness, change management, the development of high potentials, curriculum design and programme implementation. Previously Director of Training and Development, Oakwood Worldwide

ADAMS,
Ian

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ADAMS, Ian

Director Membership & Stakeholder Engagement, NHS Resolution and Local Authority Councillor, providing strategic leadership in communities and stakeholder engagement

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

ADAMSON,
Michael

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ADAMSON, Michael

Chief Executive, The British Red Cross, helping people in crisis get the support they need

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

ADISA,
Bukola

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ADISA, Bukola

Managing Director - Chief Controls Office, Barclays, international banking and financial services

Award-winning senior compliance/financial crime leader. Previously with HSBC, RBS, JP Morgan Chase, Deloitte. Founder/CEO Career Masterclass – enabling career growth for BAME professionals

AHMED,
Saeeda

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AHMED, Saeeda

Director, Education Partnerships UK, providing British qualifications, accreditation and knowledge solutions

Also Country Director, Aladdin Street UK, Higher and Further Education Ambassador; Member of 2% Club, Fellow of School for Social Entrepreneurs and Millennium Award Winner

AHMED,
Yaseer

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AHMED, Yaseer

Director of Strategy & Organisational Development, Roccia, leading supplier of tiles, bathrooms and kitchens in the Northwest

Award-winning entrepreneur. Leader in the fields of community and diversity. Clore Social Leadership Fellow. Previous CEO, Director and Non-Executive Director roles

AHMED,
Zareen (Dr)

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AHMED, Zareen (Dr)

CEO, Gift Wellness, international company providing natural feminine hygiene products and supporting women in crisis

Chair, The Halimah Trust; CEO, 21st Century Citizen, Formerly CEO, British Muslim Forum. Numerous entrepreneurship and other awards

AKINSANYA,
Elsie

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AKINSANYA, Elsie

Managing Director, Citi, global bank providing the full range of financial services

Previous leadership and career roles in Citi. HR experience in other organisations (Fidelity, IPSOS, Quintiles, KingsFund). Fellow of the CIPD

ALLAN,
James

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ALLAN, James

Managing Director, Corporate Banking Foreign Exchange, Barclays, corporate banking to UK and multinational businesses

Recognised leader in the financial services sector. Executive Sponsor, Spectrum, Barclays LGBT network. Supporter, EPA Women in Paytech

ALLEN,
Kay

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ALLEN, Kay

Award-winning entrepreneur and passionate advocate of social justice

Director, Diverse Advice championing Responsible Business, Founding Director at Trading for Good, Executive coach. OBE for services to Equality

ALLEN,
Samantha

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ALLEN, Samantha

Chief Executive, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, specialist mental health and learning disability services

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)

AMESU,
Sharon

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AMESU, Sharon

Founder of SA Consulting, leadership development consultancy helping organisations and individuals shape positive leadership legacies

Previously 15+ years as a Criminal Barrister. A proven communicator, now developing a range of bespoke training programmes in the Private, Education and Third Sector

ANDERSON,
Iain

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ANDERSON, Iain

Executive Chairman, Cicero Group, international public policy, communications and research agency based in London, Dublin and Brussels

Chair, City of London Fintech Strategy Group. NED, Innovate Finance. Chairman, Coriolis TradeTech. Ambassador Stonewall. Trustee and Advisory roles. Awards and honours

ANSTISS,
Sue

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ANSTISS, Sue

Founder and CEO, Promote PR, specialising in communications for sport and fitness

Chair, Get Berkshire Active; Founding Trustee, Women’s Sports Trust; NED, County Sports Partnerships Network; Member, Suppliers’ Council, ukactive. Previous marketing roles, Quaker Oats and Cadbury. MBE

ASHBY,
Cheri

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ASHBY, Cheri

Group Executive Director, Activate Learning Group, a pioneering international education group

Appointed 2016. Head of City of Oxford College; Head of Lifeskills Faculty and A-levels & Business Faculty; Ofsted Inspector. Winner of three national Beacon awards (two in 2016)

ATKINSON,
Sarah

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ATKINSON, Sarah

Director of Policy, Planning and Communications, Charity Commission

Appointed 2014. Also Vice Chair, Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years; Trustee, Endometriosis UK. Previously, Head of Information and Communications, Charity Commission

BAKER,
Helen

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BAKER, Helen

Chair, Shelter, campaigning to end homelessness and bad housing in England and Scotland

Appointed 2018. Also Co-Founder/ Chair Charityworks; Trustee The Association of Chairs. Previous Board roles include national housing associations, NHS Trusts and Government arms length bodies

BALFOUR,
Andrew

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BALFOUR, Andrew

CEO, Tavistock Relationships, a leading charity supporting couples, individuals and families

Appointed 2016. Internationally renowned for developing advanced practice, training and research in innovative approaches towards relationship counselling and couples therapy. Previously Director of Clinical Services

BARNES,
Alison

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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

BARROW,
Jennifer

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BARROW, Jennifer

Inclusion and Corporate Responsibility Consultant, inspiring senior leaders, managers and teams to equip them to build inclusive working environments

Leading expert in Inclusion, Diversity and Corporate Responsibility. Previously Head of Corporate Responsibility at the Financial Conduct Authority and global law firm Baker & McKenzie

BEATSON,
Sam

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BEATSON, Sam

Director of Economic Consulting, Quantisi Ltd & Chairman, Smart Societies Ltd

Appointed 2015. Fellow at King’s College London. Visiting scholar of St John’s College, University of Hong Kong. Quantisi Ltd fintech/hedge fund startup CEO

BEAUMONT,
Charisse

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BEAUMONT, Charisse

Founder and Artistic Curator, Mahima, providing education, inspiration and opportunity to vulnerable women in Nepal

Managing Director, Beaumont Media Worldwide. CEO and leadership roles in the music industry, international development, not-for-profit organisations and start ups. Global Award Winner.

BENTLEY,
Neil

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BENTLEY, Neil

Chief Executive, WorldSkills UK, accelerating young people’s careers giving them the best start in work and life

Appointed 2015. Previously CEO of OUTstanding, LGBT social enterprise; former Deputy Director-General & Chief Operating Officer, CBI; former Board member, Business Europe, Carbon Trust. Harvard Business School

BERGER,
Marla

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BERGER, Marla

Co-owner, Addison Taylor Fine Jewellery and Tree of Life Movement, based in Scottsdale, Arizona

To unify mankind through a global spiritual awakening ignited by the realization of the power held by human intention. Chief of Marketing Relations

BERGER,
Scott

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BERGER, Scott

Co-owner of Addison Taylor Fine Jewellery and Tree of Life Movement

To unify mankind through a global spiritual awakening ignited by the realization of the power held by human intention. Master artist and designer

BERRY,
Annabel

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BERRY, Annabel

CEO Sapphire, Cyber Security Specialists

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

BIRTLES,
Kate

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BIRTLES, Kate

Director of Customer Experience, Certsure, a leading certification body in the building services sector

Appointed in February 2017. Previously Change Manager in Veolia Water then Head of Customer Experience for Certsure; also a professional dancer

BLACKMAN,
Roger

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BLACKMAN, Roger

Founder and Chief Executive, The Reasons Why Foundation, a leading through-the-gates mentoring service for people with criminal convictions

Encouraging positive and sustainable change, helping to build new futures away from the anxieties of people’s pasts.

BLAKE,
Simon

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BLAKE, Simon

Chief Executive, Mental Health First Aid England, developing the skills needed to look after our own and others' wellbeing

Director, Endsleigh Insurance Services. Trustee, Stonewall. Previous leadership roles with – National Union of Students Group, Diversity Role Models, Brook, Compact Voice, Black Health Agency, National Children’s Bureau

BONE,
Elizabeth

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BONE, Elizabeth

Headteacher, Weald of Kent Grammar School, Ofsted ‘outstanding' school with locations in Tonbridge and Sevenoaks

Leader in the field of secondary education with previous roles in Meridian High School, Croydon, Invicta Grammar School, Maidstone, Glyn School, Epsom

BOROK,
Tuvia

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BOROK, Tuvia

Co-Founder & CEO, The P3 Network, supporting LGBT parents and prospective parents

Executive Director & Senior Legal Counsel, Goldman Sachs. Award-winning advocate of diversity and inclusion

BOTHWICK,
Fleur

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BOTHWICK, Fleur

Director, Diversity and Inclusion (Europe, Middle East, India and Africa), EY, global leader in assurance, tax and advisory services

Intrapreneur within and outwith EY, Advisory roles, Co-author ‘Inclusive Leadership’. Director NAS Academies Trust, Previous HR leadership roles with Lehman Brothers, Deutsche Bank and Bankers Trust. OBE

BRITTON,
Paul

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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

BROWN,
Denise

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BROWN, Denise

Principal and CEO, Stoke on Trent College, Further Education and Apprenticeships across North Staffordshire

Leader in the field of further education management, special interest in curriculum development and quality improvement. Previous leadership roles at South Essex College and GoFurther

BROWN,
Micaela

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BROWN, Micaela

Founder & CEO, Blush & Whimsy, a luxury cosmetics company based in New Mexico, USA 'bringing magic into everyday life’

Founder/Chief Inspiration Officer, Inspire People Media & Events. Fellow, British-American Project, Award-winning leadership roles in top corporates and start-ups. Fellow, RSA

BRUNT,
Michael

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BRUNT, Michael

Publisher and Chief Operating Officer, The Economist, the leading global current affairs newspaper

Award-winning leader in the field of marketing. Named amongst the Top 50 LGBT Executives in The Telegraph, The Guardian, and The Financial Times

BURKE-HAMILTON,
Roger

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BURKE-HAMILTON, Roger

Non-Executive Director CS Transform Ltd, an authority on internationally recognised transformation standards for Smart Cities

Appointed 2014. Mentor to entrepreneurs developing innovations to improve citizens’ quality of life. Previously Deputy Director at the Cabinet Office and Department for Work and Pensions

BURRAS,
Stephanie

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BURRAS, Stephanie

Chief Executive at Ahead Partnership, a social enterprise company working with the private sector to improve society and boost the economy

Founded in 2006. Helped 150,00 people connect to opportunity. Partner, Goldman Sachs global entrepreneurship programme. Board Member, Leeds Local Enterprise Partnership and University Business School. CBE 2014

BURTON,
Theresa

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BURTON, Theresa

CEO, Trillion Fund, a renewable energy investment platform, also offering white-label services for peer-to-peer lending and crowdfunding

Peer-to-peer / Crowdfunding advisor and consultant. Co-founder Fundit.Buzz, various roles with Swiss Re. Founder of UK Crowdfunding Association. Sloan Fellow, MBA/MSc London Business School

CARNEY,
Kate

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CARNEY, Kate

Founder, YouinMind, a mental health platform connecting mental health services to those who need them

Also CEO of Stitch Ltd, a research/ marketing agency and Founder of Social Prescribing technology My Community Referral. Extensive experience with top corporates and public sector

CASTELL,
Tanya

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CASTELL, Tanya

Chief Executive Officer, Changing the Chemistry, charity increasing boards’ diversity of thought to improve effectiveness

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

CHAMP,
Lianna

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CHAMP, Lianna

Director, Champ Funeral Services, leading independent funeral service in Lancashire. Author, ‘How to Grieve Like a Champ’

Award-winning family business founded in 1985. Civil Funeral Minister, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, Support for the East Lancashire Hospice. Inspiring Women Award 2011

CHILDS,
Amanda

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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

CHRISTIE,
Iain

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CHRISTIE, Iain

Barrister, Mediator, Facilitator, Coach and Actor

Secretary, Civil Mediation Council; Director IMPRESS, Independent Press Monitor; Trustee NZ-UK Link Foundation; Associate Member, 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square chambers. Previously legal adviser, Foreign & Commonwealth Office

CLARKE,
David

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CLARKE, David

Co-Founder and Chief Executive of Synaptica, an innovation leader in knowledge organisation and semantic discovery solutions

FRSA 1989. Co-founded Synaptica 1995; currently leading business strategy and R&D. Global Knowledge Management Congress Leadership Award 2016. Open data advocate. Founded Post-Truth Forum 2017

COLE,
Andy

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COLE, Andy

Chief Executive, The Royal Star & Garter Homes, military charity providing nursing and dementia care to the ex-Service community

Trustee, National Care Forum. Chair, Care Cluster, Confederation of Service Charities. Previously CEO Bliss premature baby charity; Leonard Cheshire Disability, British Film Institute, Warwick MBA. OBE

COLE,
Chris

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COLE, Chris

Chair of Trustees, Gilead Foundation Charity, rehabilitation centre for those exiting a life of addiction

Founder and Director, Cross Rhythms (Christian radio) and Cornerstone Vision, a publishing, sales & marketing company based in Plymouth. Also Trustee, God TV since 2015

COLLINS,
Richard

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COLLINS, Richard

Founder & Managing Director, Ecobrand, positive communication, reputation and responsibility in a new economy

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

CONE,
Trish McCarty

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CONE, Trish McCarty

Founder and CEO, StarShine Corporation, a global knowledge management, strategic advisory and education company, based in Phoenix, Arizona

Founded 2002. Provides design, strategy, resources and implementation for large-scale projects in learning, peace management and community building. Best-Selling Author & Speaker, “Soul of Success”

COOKE,
Tony

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COOKE, Tony

Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, One Planet Education Networks (OPEN), launched in 2017

A specialist in corporate entrepreneurship and innovation. Also Co-Founder & Director at VEX Ventures and previously Director at Sodexo. Fellow, Royal Geographical Society & RSA

COX,
Emily

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COX, Emily

Director, Public Affairs, Virgin Money, working with customers, colleagues, communities, and corporate partners to make 'Everyone Better Off'

Non-Executive Board Member, Sage Gateshead. Board Member, London Women’s Forum, Newcastle Gateshead Initiative. Led the Gadhia Review – representation of women in senior managerial roles

CRABB,
Steve

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CRABB, Steve

Director, Corporate Citizenship and Consumer Vulnerability, Centrica, international energy and services company

Award-winning leader in the fields of external affairs, stakeholder engagement and government policy. Previous roles in British Gas, government departments, charities and professional bodies

CRAVEN,
Patrick

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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

CRAWLEY,
Sarah

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CRAWLEY, Sarah

Chief Executive, Initiative for Social Entrepreneurs (iSE), a leading social enterprise development organisation

Appointed 2004. Chair Birmingham & Solihull Social Economy Consortium CIC. Social enterprise innovator, visiting Industrial Fellow, Aston University. Previously Director, Upcycle CIC and Buy for Good CIC

CRICHTON,
Gilly

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CRICHTON, Gilly

Co-founder, TriTectus Ltd, strategic reliance, security and training consultancy

CEO, Association of Super Recognisers; Commercial Director, SecurityExpert Online. JP – Chair, Magistrates Association – Surrey. Award for Public Service. Previous leadership roles security and healthcare sectors.

CURSON,
Judy (Dr)

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CURSON, Judy (Dr)

Deputy Director Workforce, Public Health England, Acting National Workforce Development Lead

Public health doctor, previous leadership roles in local and national organisations including board level. Expertise in workforce planning and development, coaching and mentoring, medical revalidation

CUSHION,
Nigel

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CUSHION, Nigel

Founder and Chairman, Nelsonspirit, a social impact business providing mentoring for leaders and future leaders

30 years’ experience supporting and growing leaders. Business Chairman/NED, runner up NED of the year in the UK. Also Leader-Mentor, International Speaker, Author and Consultant

D’INVERNO,
Mark

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D’INVERNO, Mark

Professor of Computer Science, Goldsmiths, University of London

Appointed 2006. Also Pro-Warden International and formerly Pro-Warden Research and Enterprise. Principal Investigator for a range of interdisciplinary research projects. Previously Head of Department of Computing

DADDS,
Martyn

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DADDS, Martyn

Managing Director International, Crisis Prevention Institute, providing workplace training in behaviour management for 1.2 million+ professionals worldwide every year

Appointed 2012. Also host of Restraint Reduction Network, NED of international company The Real Potential, previously MD of RR Donnelley, an $11.6 billion Fortune 250 global organisation

DAHDI,
Jeremy

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DAHDI, Jeremy

Executive Director, International, City & Guilds, a global leader in skills development

Appointed 2018. Previously Commercial Finance Director, City & Guilds; Director of Finance, Pearson plc and Head of Finance at both the Financial Times and The Guardian

DALY,
Chris

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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

DANBY,
Mike

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DANBY, Mike

CEO, Advanced Supply Chain Group, international end-to-end multi-sector supply chain company

Co-led the growth of the company following a management buy-out. Vice-Chairman, Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry. Advisory and charitable roles. MBE

DARSCH,
Lisa

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DARSCH, Lisa

Nurse Entrepreneur, faculty member of Shenandoah University, working with organizations focusing on nursing issues and education globally

Member of the International Society for Telemedicine and eHealth, Volunteer for International Council of Nurses, Faculty preceptor to World Health Assembly annually, Senior Clinical advisor to multi-national corporations

DASANI,
Bijna K (Dr)

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DASANI, Bijna K (Dr)

Award-winning leader in the financial services sector. Board advisory and voluntary roles

Previous career in top corporates – Lloyds, Deutshe Bank, Goldman Sachs. TV presenter. One of the top 50 visionary young leaders in business (Henley Business School, 2017)

DAVE,
Subash

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DAVE, Subash

Founder and President, AGORA EDGE, a soft goods manufacturer based in St Petersburg, Florida, USA

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

DAVIES,
Lesley

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DAVIES, Lesley

Principal & CEO, The Trafford College Group, one of the leading training providers in Trafford and Greater Manchester

Chair, UK Skills Partnership. Board Member, Ofqual. Previous Leadership roles with Pearson, Association of Colleges, Learning & Skills Council

DAVIES,
Mark

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DAVIES, Mark

Group Communications, Brand and Corporate Affairs Director, The Post Office

A communications professional at the forefront of The Post Office’s transformation. Previously with Rethink, Ministry of Justice, Foreign Office, BBC News and CNN

DAVIES,
Sharon

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DAVIES, Sharon

Deputy Chief Executive at Young Enterprise, equipping young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential

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

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DAVIS, Cynthia V

CEO & Co-founder, BAME Recruitment, 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

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DAVIS, Mark

Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Director of International Programmes, the University of West Alabama

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

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DAVIS, Miles

President of Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon USA

20th President of Linfield College (as of July 2018); also Coach, Global Good Fund, a leadership development enterprise for social entrepreneurs. Previously Director, Institute for Entrepreneurship

DAY,
Suzanne

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DAY, Suzanne

Vice-President, Integration Management Office for GSK plc, a global healthcare company, overseeing proposed Joint Venture with Pfizer

Professional transformation and change leader. Previous leadership career roles in GSK covering a wide variety of functions. Former Vice-President, Community Health Integration. FT Leadership Programme

DE CLOSSET,
Emma

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DE CLOSSET, Emma

Public policy leader and innovator, served in 10 Downing Street under two Prime Ministers

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

DIBLEY,
Diane

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DIBLEY, Diane

Managing Director, Services & Member Experience, British Quality Foundation, the premier organisation representing excellence and performance improvement in the UK

Appointed 2015. Responsible for strategy and service delivery. Excellence Assessor and Validator for past 20 years; helping organisations across sectors achieve sustained outstanding performance

DICKETTS,
Sally

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DICKETTS, Sally

Group Chief Executive, Activate Learning Group, a pioneering international education group

Appointed as Group CEO in 2013 having been a college Principal since 1996. A national thought leader in education and Chair of the Women’s Leadership Network

DIMMELOW,
Sarah

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DIMMELOW, Sarah

Managing Director, Core Assets Children's Services, supporting children and their families, - including adoptive families and careleavers

Appointed 2016. Previous leadership roles in social care including adult residential care, and The Children’s Society. Named on 2018 OUTstanding Top 100 LGBT + Executives List

DONE,
David

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DONE, David

CEO, RHP Group, multi-award-winning, innovative housing provider and social enterprise

Established RHP from scratch in 2000. Now consistently ranked in top 10 best places to work and IIP Platinum Employer of the Year for 2018

DONNELLY,
Kirstie

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DONNELLY, Kirstie

Managing Director, City & Guilds, a global leader in skills development

Appointed 2011, now heading up a global team. Leading expert on apprenticeships. Previously Director at learndirect where she helped to shape national policy around e-learning

DREW,
Linda (Professor)

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DREW, Linda (Professor)

Vice-Chancellor, Ravensbourne University London, a world-class specialist higher education institution

Appointed as Director & CEO of Ravensbourne in 2015. Governor of Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy. Previously Chair of Council for Higher Education in Art & Design (2012-2015)

DRUMMOND,
Steve

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DRUMMOND, Steve

Managing Director, Bainton Capital Partners: pushing the boundaries for renewable energy

Thought-leadership, finance and engineering for new and complex renewable energy technology applications, especially community energy, energy from waste, and Cuba

EDGAR,
James

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EDGAR, James

Chief Talent Officer, Market Development, Wavemaker, marketing and advertising media, content technology

HR leader, Executive Coach. Charity Trustee, Working With Men. Previous senior roles in top corporates including CDC, Barclaycard, Citi, Ford. MBA University of Warwick

EDWARDS,
Jenny

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EDWARDS, Jenny

International thought leader on mental health issues

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

ELTURK,
Freddy

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ELTURK, Freddy

Founder & CEO - Vizidox Solutions, a crypto-signed tamper-proof digital safe for business and public sector organisations

Entrepreneur/Founder of Scrypt Education, Energy Groove Media. Global Head of Technology, SAE Creative Media Institute. Chief Advisor (Broadband Policy), Australian Government

EZINGEARD,
Jean-Noel

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EZINGEARD, Jean-Noel

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Manchester Metropolitan University, full service international academic institution

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

FLANDERS,
Nikki

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FLANDERS, Nikki

Chief Operating Officer, Opus Energy, the largest non-domestic UK energy company outside the Big Six

Appointed 2017. Full business and P&L responsibility. Previously General Manager, O2 (Telefonica UK); Managing Director, O2 Health; NED, O2 Money. Formerly Director at Centrica and WHSmith

FOAT,
Ben

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FOAT, Ben

Group Legal Director, Post Office Ltd, the largest retail network in the UK

Executive Member, Post Office Management Services. Law Society, Solicitor of the Year Inhouse 2018. Stonewall Ambassador. Previously with Zurich Insurance, legal firms in UK, Australia

FOISTER,
Amanda

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FOISTER, Amanda

Founder and Chief Executive, Adventure Learning Charity, running outdoor activity centres in the South East of England

Director of Gerutha, an organisation that provides operational support to charities; Trustee of various charities, awarded OBE in December 2016 for services to young people

FOREMAN,
Esther

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FOREMAN, Esther

Director and Founder, The Social Change Agency, building movements to create social impact

Appointed 2013. Trustee, MS Society, Previously Do-It.org, Young Foundation Fellow; 2011 Clore Social Fellow; 2014 Fellow, School of Social Entrepreneurs and 2013 Winston Churchill Fellow

FORSYTH,
Helen

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FORSYTH, Helen

Chief Executive, Berwickshire Housing Association, housing, community projects and social enterprise

Experienced leader of not for profit organisations. Chair of Resilient Scotland. Previously Scottish Committee Member on Big Lottery Fund and member of Scotland Economic Partnership

FOSTER,
Peter

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FOSTER, Peter

CEO, Danziger Watches, watch brand and social enterprise combined

Founded 2013. Previously Corporate Affairs & Brand Director, Friends Life Group, following various European and UK leadership roles in marketing and corporate affairs

FRANCOIS,
Vincent

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FRANCOIS, Vincent

Regional Chief Audit Executive (British Isles, Turkey, Middle-East), Societe Generale, one of Europe’s leading financial services groups

Chair, Heads of Internal Audit Committee, Association of Foreign Banks. Chair, Societe Generale Pride and Allies Network. Previous leadership roles with international financial services organisations

FREER,
Steve

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FREER, Steve

CEO and Founder, Tempus Novo, supporting ex-offenders into sustainable employment

Advisor on rehabilitation, Police and Crime Commissioners Partnership Executive Group. Previously Senior Prison Officer, HMPs Leeds and Wormwood Scrubs. Director, Link Agency

FRIEDLEIN,
Ashley

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FRIEDLEIN, Ashley

CEO and Founder, Guild, a private professional messaging app that meets new standards and is easy to use

Leader in the field of digital and marketing. Serial entrepreneur, investor, CEO, chairman and board roles, author. Digital Advisory Board, Age UK

FROST,
Jane

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FROST, Jane

Chief Executive, The Market Research Society, UK regulator and the world’s leading research association

Vice- Chair, Fairtrade Foundation; Trustee, Lowry Centre; various advisory boards. Over 150 awards for advertising and design in a career spanning government, BBC, Shell, Unilever. Awarded CBE 2011

FULLER,
Sam

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FULLER, Sam

Managing Director, The Wellbeing Project, putting health and wellbeing at the heart of an organisation's agenda

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

GARDINER,
Debbie

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GARDINER, Debbie

Director, DSG L&M Consultancy Services, leadership & management specialist in Further Education, Apprenticeships, healthcare & people-centric charities

Launched in 2018. Also Non-Executive Director, Association of Employment and Learning Providers and Campaigns Ambassador, Cancer Research UK. National finalist IOD NED 2018. MBE

GASTON,
Mike

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GASTON, Mike

CEO and Principal, South Downs and Havant Colleges

Appointed CEO of South Downs in 2015. Now leading the merger process with Havant college. Over 25 years’ experience in both Further and Higher Education

GERRING,
Daniel

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GERRING, Daniel

Partner, Head of Pensions, Travers Smith LLP, one of the UK's leading full service city law firms

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

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GILBERTSON, Bob

President and Chief Executive, YMCA of Greater Seattle

Appointed in 2007. A leading advocate of change in city communities, notably through the Violence Prevention Initiative now being widely replicated across American cities

GILTHORPE,
Emma

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GILTHORPE, Emma

Executive Director Expansion, Heathrow

Appointed January 2017. Also Non-Executive Director, South East Water. Previously Regulatory then Strategy Director, Heathrow; Group Director, Industry Policy & Regulation, BT; Cable and Wireless

GOLSHAN,
Tara

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GOLSHAN, Tara

Executive Director of Education at the Jane Goodall Institute

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

GONZALEZ,
Marcela

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GONZALEZ, Marcela

Managing Director, Euronet Payment Services, Ria Financial, one of the largest money transfer companies worldwide

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,
Nichola

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GOOM, Nichola

Managing Director, You’re the Boss, resources for people looking for, or providing, care and support

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

GRAY,
Jean

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GRAY, Jean

Operations Director, Berwickshire Housing Association

Appointed 2008. A highly innovative leader responsible for more than 100 staff. Chair of the Scottish Borders Housing Hub and a range of multi-agency bodies

GRAZIER,
Richard

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GRAZIER, Richard

Chief Operating Officer, Groupcall, working with UK education leaders to improve the outcomes for all children

Appointed 2017, previously board level positions with Pamoja and Jonas Software. Creative EdTech leader re-thinking how education can be more engaging, inquisitive and sustainable

GREGORY,
Amanda

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GREGORY, Amanda

Partner, EMS Global (based in Bahrain), specialist consultancy working in the Higher Education market

Appointed 2011, career spanning over 30 years in Higher Education. Also Director, ASG Education Consulting. Previously Education Marketing Solutions; Founding Partner & Director, Edintell

GRENVILLE-JONES,
Bernard

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GRENVILLE-JONES, Bernard

Group Executive Director, Innovation and Development, Activate Learning Group

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

HACKLING,
Ceri-Jane

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HACKLING, Ceri-Jane

Founder and Director, Cerub PR, specialists in thought leadership

Award-winning leader in the field of public relations. Specialist in PR strategy and reputation management. Employer of the year 2012, Entrepreneur of the Year 2011

HAKESLEY,
James

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HAKESLEY, James

Co-Founder and CEO, Cube Video, award-winning video production and animation

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

HAKIM,
Imran

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HAKIM, Imran

CEO, Hakim Group, portfolio brand, core business in the optical industry. UK Best Company to Work for 2018

Award-winning inventor and serial entrepreneur. 2018 Best Leader in the UK Sunday Times Top 100. Prince’s Trust Founders Circle. Honorary Doctorate for Enterprise and Innovation

HALKYARD,
Rob

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HALKYARD, Rob

Director of Marketing, Friends of the Earth, the UK’s most influential grassroots environmental campaigning organisation

Leader in the field of not for profit organisations. Focused on member/audience engagement and fundraising. Previous roles Tate, Scout Association. Chair, school governing body

HALLAM,
Susan

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HALLAM, Susan

Managing Director, Hallam Internet, leading more than 50 digital marketers serving FTSE 100 clients across the UK and worldwide

Award-winning digital marketing consultant, strategist, and public speaker. Leading influencer in the digital world. Fellow of the IDM, Freeman of the City of London. MBE

HALLÉ,
Athol

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HALLÉ, Athol

Chief Executive of the Trust for Developing Communities, improving lives through community development work in Brighton and Hove

Appointed 2017 after 11 years as CEO of Groundswell (“out of homelessness”). Previously Cardboard Citizens and Amnesty International UK. Winner of Kings Fund IMPACT Award 2016

HAMMOND,
Lisa

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HAMMOND, Lisa

CEO, Centrix Software, a leading provider of workspace computing solutions, a Red Herring Top 100 Global Company

Author, public speaker on IT services and business. Highly Commended Woman of the Year (SME) 2014. Harvard Business Schools Alumna

HANSON,
Sally

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HANSON, Sally

Founder, Sally Hanson Marketing, delivering high performance marketing campaigns and leadership across multi-sectors

Board Member, Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce, Chair, Byte Night/Action for Children, Interim Marketing Director and Consultant. Former roles in leading corporates: Oracle, SAP, SAS

HARBORD,
Clare

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HARBORD, Clare

Director of Corporate Affairs, Drax Power Ltd

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

HARLEAUX,
Brandi

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HARLEAUX, Brandi

Chief Operations Officer, South Post Oak Recycling Center, full service non-ferrous and ferrous scrap metal recycling in Houston Texas

Mentor, Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Committee Member. Lakewood Church Business Ministry Leader. Previous Leadership roles at the Walt Disney Company

HARRISON,
Michelle

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HARRISON, Michelle

Global CEO, WPP Government Practice. Global CEO (WPP) Kantar Public, a global consultancy and research business for public policy

NED and honorary appointments in the public, voluntary and academic sectors, eg NESTA. Female FTSE 250 Board Report ‘Woman to Watch’ (2015)

HAY,
Peter

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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

HEAWOOD,
Jonathan

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HEAWOOD, Jonathan

Chief Executive Officer, IMPRESS (The Independent Monitor for the Press), protecting free speech and rebuilding trust in journalism

Appointed 2015. Also Visiting Research Fellow, University of East Anglia. Previously Founding Director, The IMPRESS Project; Consultant, Save the Children UK; Programmes Director, Sigrid Rausing Trust

HERKLOTS,
Helena

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HERKLOTS, Helena

Older People's Commissioner for Wales, working to improve the lives of older people in Wales

Also Trustee, Centre for Better Ageing. Previously Chief Executive, Carers UK, and leadership roles with Anchor Trust and Age UK. CBE

HIGHAM,
Anita

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HIGHAM, Anita

Chair, North Oxfordshire Public and Patient Engagement Forum for the Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group

Elected Public Governor, Oxford University Hospitals Trust; Lay Council member ‘Patient Safety Sector’, Royal Society of Medicine; 20 years as School Head. Awarded OBE in 1996

HILDEBRAND,
Jens

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HILDEBRAND, Jens

Headmaster, Stiftisches Gymnasium Düren, one of the oldest grammar schools in Germany

Appointed 2014. Inspiring leader with a passion for education. Author of several formative books on the role of modern media in education. Officially appointed leadership trainer

HINDS,
Jacqueline A

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HINDS, Jacqueline A

Board Chair & International Liaison, Society of Emotional Intelligence, helping realise, unlock, and release potential

Certified EI coach and leadership consultant, Coach NHS Leadership Academy, Role Model/Trainer Black Training Enterprise Group, Previous roles in consulting and NHS

HITMAN,
Linda

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HITMAN, Linda

CEO, Exclusive Business, enabling business through introductions

Appointed 2015. Also Chair of Commercial Committee, Lords Taverners; Board member, Women’s Advisory Board and trustee of NEYWCA. Previously Exec Director, British Irish Business Network

HOLLOWAY,
Chris

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HOLLOWAY, Chris

Head of Resilient Scotland, providing social investment for organisations to facilitate regeneration

Leader in the not-for-profit field of community development and enterprise throughout Scotland. Previous experience with the Big Lottery Fund. Manager, Jessica Trust Programmes

HOWELLS,
Ian

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HOWELLS, Ian

Senior Vice-President, Honda, defining the strategic and tactical direction of Honda’s business services in the European region

Previous roles within Honda, also worked with Johnson Controls, York International, Ingersoll Rand, Msi, PwC, and Grant Thornton. Member ICAEW

HOWELLS,
Keith

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HOWELLS, Keith

Founder and Partner, Project4 Learning Lab, thought leader re company-wide sprint systems for driving up standards and performance

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

HUDEK,
Krysia

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HUDEK, Krysia

Senior Partner, Open Agenda, team coach for senior teams and Boards; facilitator of ‘moving forward’ events

Coach and facilitator; Conversations Advisor, Society of Leadership Fellows; former Fellow, St George’s House

HUMPHREYS,
Lisa

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HUMPHREYS, Lisa

Commercial Operations Director, MediaCom, one of the world’s leading media agencies

Appointed 2016. Previously Board Director for Trading and Associate Director. One of Management Today’s “35 business woman under 35”, 2015. First Women Awards Finalist, 2016

HUMPHRIES,
Paul

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HUMPHRIES, Paul

CEO, The Together Group, creating full-time jobs for ex-offenders and mitigating the chances of re-offending

Business leader with extensive experience of creating, building and managing entrepreneurial and corporate businesses and charitable organisations. NED, consultancy, and mentoring roles.

HUNSTONE,
Kelly

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HUNSTONE, Kelly

Chief Executive, Social Change UK, social research and social campaigns in areas such as obesity, smoking, gun crime, environment

Founder, Good&Kind (social impact platform for good deeds and kindness). TedX speaker, Multi-award winning strategic marketeer, Experience with HM Government, NHS

HUNT,
Claire

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HUNT, Claire

HR Chief Operating Officer, UK Home Office

Appointed 2018. Previously HR Director, Jelf Bluefin; Group HR Strategy, AXA UK; HR Business Partnerships Director and Head of HR Strategy, Metropolitan Police Service

JENNINGS,
Mike

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JENNINGS, Mike

Chairman, Jennings Garsington Ltd, commercial real estate based on core values and a clear purpose beyond profit

Appointed 1986. Also creator of the unique service Jennings Business Mentors. Author of Valuable, a book based on experience of running a values based business

JEPP,
Andrew

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JEPP, Andrew

Managing Director, Zurich Municipal, providing insurance and risk management products to the public sector

Appointed 2016. Chairman of Tennyson Insurance; Chairman of Sutton Housing Society; Trustee of Zurich Community Trust; previously Director of Public Sector for Zurich Insurance

JONES,
Anna

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JONES, Anna

Co-Founder, The Allbright Group, network that champions women to inspire change through members' clubs, an academy and live events

Board Member, Creative Industries Federation. Previously CEO and COO, Hearst Magazines UK. NED Telecom Italia. Leadership roles, Hachette Filipacchi UK

JONES,
Chris

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JONES, Chris

Chairman, Mologic, improving patient care and quality of life through personalised point of care diagnostics

International medtech business leader. Executive Chairman, Elasmogen. NED roles – MediSieve, Deltex, Health Enterprise East. Chair Board of Governors Appleton C of E Primary School.

JULLIEN,
Bev

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JULLIEN, Bev

CEO, Mothers' Union, worldwide Christian membership movement working in communities to help transform lives

Previously with London South Bank University, British Olympic Association, AstraZeneca. Various voluntary roles (eg IoD, OU). International Masters degree in Management. Runner in London Marathon

KELBIE,
Adrienne

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KELBIE, Adrienne

Chief Executive, Office for Nuclear Regulation, regulates safety and security across GB's 37 nuclear sites

Patron, Women in Nuclear. Previous Chief executive/leadership and NED roles, including Hull City Council, Disclosure & Barring Service, Accounts Commission. Focused on developing people/organisations

KHAN,
Aina

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KHAN, Aina

Managing Director and Solicitor, Aina Khan Law, a unique law firm specialising in complex, often international, family law

Award-winning lawyer. Campaigner, media expert and author. NED, mentoring, and consultancy roles. Previous leadership roles in law firms. Former Liberal Parliamentary candidate. OBE

KLING,
Sarah

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KLING, Sarah

CEO and Founder, UEVision, Inc, user experience strategy and design company based in San Francisco

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

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KOONTZ, Rachel

Vice-President, Research & Development (Sensodyne), GSK Consumer Healthcare, a science-led global healthcare company

Also Vice-President, Product Optimisation Consumer Healthcare R&D. Previous leadership roles in Reckitt Benckiser. Experienced R&D leader passionate about consumers

LARBIE,
Jo

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LARBIE, Jo

Founder and Director, Inclusive Professions, dedicated to increasing women and BAME professionals in leadership positions within professional services firms

Management Consultant, inclusive talent strategist, executive coach, organisational development. NED and Chair. Solicitor, Law Society. Previous senior roles in professional services firms (eg DLA Piper, BDO)

LARSSON,
Jeremy

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LARSSON, Jeremy

UK General Manager and Director of Strategic Partnerships, CurrencyFair.com, the best currency rates for individuals and businesses

Mentor at Virgin StartUp; Advisory Board for Ensygnia, Owen James, Nimbus Ninety and GLG; Former Advisor to the Home Office & HM Treasury

LAWSON,
Thomas

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LAWSON, Thomas

Chief Executive, Leap Confronting Conflict, programmes for young people for whom conflict is most likely to turn into destructive behaviour

Leader in the fields of corporate strategy, external affairs, fund-raising, Chair, Centre for Youth Impact. Chair, FTB Lawson (family business). Previous Trustee and non-profit roles

LAYTON,
Julie

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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

LEA,
Michelle

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LEA, Michelle

Chief of Global Market Development, Doctorlink, seeking to transform healthcare delivery

Previously Chief Operating Officer, 3I Healthcare Ltd and Managing Director SI Solutions. Experienced Executive Board Member. Winner Business Woman and Business Accelerator of the Year

LEE,
Simon

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LEE, Simon

CEO, Civil Service Sports Council, promoting fulfilling lifestyles by providing sport and leisure opportunities to public sector employees

Extensive leadership experience of international sports stadia and membership organisations. Strategic planning, event management and business development

LESLIE,
Marion

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LESLIE, Marion

Managing Director, Enterprise, Refinitiv, delivering award-winning market data, platforms and services to financial services firms globally

NED UK Hydrographic Office, Trustee Prostate Cancer UK. Global leadership roles in data and technology. Women in Banking & Finance award; FTSE100 Women to Watch

LEVINE,
David

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LEVINE, David

Vice-President, Production & Strategic Development, The Walt Disney Company, making magic since 1923

Also General Manager, Disney Channels, UK & Ireland. Previous leadership roles in Disney and the entertainment sector. Executive Sponsor Pride UK&I

LLOYD,
Pablo

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LLOYD, Pablo

Chief Executive, Activate Apprenticeships and Activate Business School, leading national provider of apprenticeship and leadership programmes

Co-founded in 2014. Also Group Executive Director, Activate Learning Group; Deputy Chair, WorldSkills UK; Non-Executive, Ixion Holdings. Previously COO, learndirect; CFO, the Performing Right Society

LYONS-COLLINS,
Clare

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LYONS-COLLINS, Clare

Mental health innovator and improver

Led the development of the national improvement model for mental health for NHS Improvement. Extensive experience in women’s and mental health in the NHS. Henley MBA

MacGILL,
Nicky

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MacGILL, Nicky

Co-owner, Fisherfield Childcare, a leading early years and childcare provider

Founded the business with David over 20 years ago. Now developing a more integrated leadership model to help drive up already high standards of childcare

MACLEOD,
Charlotte

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MACLEOD, Charlotte

Chief Operating Officer, Parfitt Cresswell, law firm providing a wide range of services across south-east England

Non-Executive Director, The White Horse Federation. Previously Managing Director, COMAG Ltd. Career leadership roles in retail, sales and marketing

MANN,
Perminder

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MANN, Perminder

CEO, Bonnier Books UK, a major publisher, seventeen imprints across a wide variety of genres for different ages

Previous leadership roles within Bonnier Books. Career posts with Flair Leisure Products, Phidal, Hinkler, Transworld and, Macmillan

MANNION,
Rosarii

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MANNION, Rosarii

National HR Director, Health Service Executive, Republic of Ireland

Award-winning HR Leader in the hospital and healthcare sector. Group HR Director, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland Hospitals. Leadership and Executive Coach of the Year

MARCEL,
Brian

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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

MARCHINGTON,
Tessa

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MARCHINGTON, Tessa

Founder & CEO, Music in Offices - Creating harmony in the workplace, offering musical solutions to common business problems through leadership workshops, choirs & tuition

Award-winning leader in the arts, bringing business and culture together. Founder/Director, Investec International Music Festival, and Consultant, City of London Festival

MARSHALL,
Helen

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MARSHALL, Helen

Chief Executive, Brook, largest youth sexual health charity

Appointed 2016. Previously Chief Executive of youth charity Ambition, Head of Education & Training at East Thames Group and a Director of Thomas Miller & Co.

McCORMACK,
Martin

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McCORMACK, Martin

CEO, College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland, promoting excellence in patient care and safety in Anaesthesia and allied fields

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

McHATTIE,
Beth

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McHATTIE, Beth

Director of Communications, Allchurches Trust, one of the UK’s largest charitable trusts

A leading communicator spanning culture, heritage and the creative industries. Previously Deputy Director of Communications, English Heritage, and Head of Corporate Press, Sotheby’s

McKENZIE,
Deborah

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McKENZIE, Deborah

Director/Chief People Officer at Public Health England, specialising in change management, organisational development and talent management

In 2017, concurrently Director, Civil Service Leadership and Learning at the Cabinet Office and Director/ Chief Officer at PHE. Maintains cross-Government responsibilities re leadership development

McMILLAN,
Zitah

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McMILLAN, Zitah

Chief Executive Officer, Turnaround International Business Leader

Former top Executive of Dollar Financial consumer services Group. Previously Communications and International Director, Financial Conduct Authority; Director of Communications, Department for Work and Pensions

MILLARD,
Marnie

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MILLARD, Marnie

CEO, Nichols plc, multinational soft drinks business, brands are Vimto (global), Feel Good, Sunkist, Levi Roots (UK)

NED, Finsbury Food Group. Chair, NW Regional Council, CBI. Charitable activities. Member, Advisory Board for the Manchester Metropolitan University School of Business and Law

MITCHELL,
Michelle

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MITCHELL, Michelle

Chief Executive Officer, Cancer Research UK (CRUK), the world's largest cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research

Also NED NHS England. Previously Chief Executive, MS Society; Trustee, The King’s Fund. Extensive voluntary sector experience (including international), Age UK, NSPCC. Harvard, INSEAD, UCL. OBE

MORGAN,
Michelle

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MORGAN, Michelle

Co-Founder, Livity, a youth-led creative network bringing brands and young people together, for the better

Award-winning Founder of five other businesses, including most recently Pjoys – PJ’s with purpose. EY EOY Winner and Queens Award for Enterprise Innovation. NED and Mental Health Campaigner

MURRAY,
Vanda

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MURRAY, Vanda

FTSE 350 Chair and NED roles, Award-winner The Sunday Times Non-Executive Director of the Year 2018

Chair, Marshalls plc. NED, Redrow plc, Bunzl plc, MAG (Airports Group). Chair Just Childcare Ltd. Previous leadership roles in support services businesses. OBE

NASH,
Kate

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NASH, Kate

Creator and CEO, Purple Space, fostering workplace disability networks and resource groups

Acknowledged leader and author in the field of disability opportunities. Ambassador, Disability Rights UK, Consultant on disability to: Post Office, BT, Business Disability Forum. OBE

NEWEY,
Roy

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NEWEY, Roy

Founding Partner, Roy Newey Growth Partnership, business consultancy

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

NIEVES,
Victor

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NIEVES, Victor

Director, EMEIA Capital Markets, EY, global leaders in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services

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

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NOBBS, Amanda

Local Government Boundary Commissioner for England, conducting reviews of local authority electoral arrangements

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

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NURSE, Sam

Founder, Chair and CEO, Money Advice Hub, a not for profit community interest company

Leadership roles as Vice Chair, South West Norfolk Youth Opportunities Project, Chair, Institute of Money Advisors, Grant Thornton LLP, Citizens Advice

O'KEEFFE,
Mok

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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

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O'LEARY, Christa

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

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

OAKLEY,
Gerraint

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OAKLEY, Gerraint

Managing Director, Curo Homes, a thriving ethical business and leading house-builder in South-West England

Appointed 2014. Committee Member, Construction Excellence South-West. Previously Director, Barratt Homes, MD at Pennant Homes; Director, Coastal Housing Group, Global Property Strategy Manager, Vodafone

OATES,
Seamus

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OATES, Seamus

CEO,TBAP Multi-Academy Trust, running 9 alternative provision and special academies

Appointed 2011. Previously Executive Headteacher of Bridge AP Academy; member Headteachers’ Board (NW London and South Central England); member Youth Justice Board; awarded CBE 2017

OKUNNIWA,
Tove

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OKUNNIWA, Tove

CEO, London Sport, inspiring Londoners to become more physically active

Senior leader, strategy, marketing and content. Trustee, NED, consultancy roles. Previously CEO, Havas Sport & Entertainment, MD, MEC Access (WPP), Head of Marketing, BBC Sport

OSBORNE,
Susan

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OSBORNE, Susan

Director of Communications, The Goodwork Organisation, an ethical creative agency

Appointed 2013. Previously, Director of Communications, University Hospital South Manchester; Communications and Strategy Advisor, Department for Education; Executive Director, Cancer Research UK and BBC Producer

PALMER,
Jonny

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PALMER, Jonny

RAF Squadron Leader and Trustee of the Armed Forces' Christian Union

Seasoned military officer, currently posted to the RAF’s Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance Headquarters. Member, Institute of Leadership and Management; previous experience within the NHS

PANAY,
Mark

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PANAY, Mark

Co-Founder and Managing Director, Simpleweb Ltd, Venture Tech for early stage startups

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

PANZARINO,
Helene

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PANZARINO, Helene

Managing Director of Rainmaking Colab, working with small and medium-sized businesses across the FinTech landscape

Former creator of inaugural education programme for FinTech trade body, top 10 influencer in SME funding (2016), multi-exited entrepreneur, author & former commercial banker

PATON,
Chris

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PATON, Chris

Managing Director, Quirk Solutions Ltd, corporate strategy wargaming specialists

Founded 2011. Former Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal Marines advising the Cabinet Office and National Security Council. Lecturer, London Business School; Fellow, Strategic Planning Society and Author

PAYNE,
Teresa

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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)

PEACOCK,
Alison (Dame)

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PEACOCK, Alison (Dame)

Chief Executive, Chartered College of Teaching, Connecting, informing and inspiring the teaching profession

Deputy Lieutenant of Hertfordshire. Visiting Professor, University of Hertfordshire. Trustee, Teach First. Leadership and advisory roles in a range of governmental/ education-related organisations

PEART,
Denise

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PEART, Denise

Global Head of Talent Management & Global Functions Capability, The Coca Cola Company

Commercially-driven transformation leader and HR executive. Outstanding track record in leadership with top corporates such as BP, Tesco, GE. Chartered Fellow CIPD

PEAT,
Nathaniel

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PEAT, Nathaniel

CEO, GeNNex Elite, innovators in modern technology. EY (Ernst & Young) Foundation Patron, Chairman, Jamaicans Inspired UK

Multi-award-winning entrepreneur. News contributor on youth, crime, violence, renewable energy, safety and enterprise. International speaker and coach

PETERS-SEPPALA,
Lisa

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PETERS-SEPPALA, Lisa

Managing Director, Sand Lake Centre for Advanced Dentistry in Florida, USA, a decorated Master of Dentistry

Practising dentistry since 1998, now acknowledged industry leader in cosmetic dentistry; best-selling author, coach to young entrepreneurs and executive producer of documentary “On Me”

PETTIT,
Vy

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PETTIT, Vy

Head of Marketing, Vizidox Solutions, specialised in digital document certification and verification using blockchain technology

Specialist in integrated marketing communications, event management and product marketing strategy with international experience in major corporates (eg Centrica and Nordeon Group). Fluent in Vietnamese

PITFIELD,
Michael

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PITFIELD, Michael

Business Mentor and Executive Coach. Marketing and Human Resources Advisor, True Swift Ltd, data management experts

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

PLUMMER BRAECKMAN,
Judith

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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

POOLE,
Lisa

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POOLE, Lisa

Director, Public & Regulatory Affairs (UK), Vattenfall, one of Europe's leading energy companies

Leader in the field of corporate communications. Board Trustee, Global Action Plan (Environmental Services). Previous roles in Centrica, British Gas

POPE,
William (Professor)

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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

POPOOLA,
Susan

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POPOOLA, Susan

Founder and Director of Conning Towers, a global Human Resources Specialist Entrepreneur, dedicated to optimising Human Value in Business, Education and wider Society

Established 2001. Also Founder, Engaged For Success CIC, focusing on young adults. Multiple award winner, inc. Author of the Year, Women4Africa Awards 2013. Extensive experience across USA/ UK/ Africa

PORTSMOUTH,
Dannii

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PORTSMOUTH, Dannii

Vice-President HR, Consumer Healthcare R&D, GSK plc. FCIPD

Senior HR professional, international background in pharma, law and electronics. Change & Talent leader, range of strategic roles within GSK since 2008

POTTER,
Bruce

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POTTER, Bruce

Partner and Chairman, Blake Morgan LLP, 'Top 50' legal practice across southern England, and Wales

Commercial lawyer with recognised experience in the health sector. Advisor for government, corporates, public and private sector. Special interest in corporate responsibility. Voluntary and charity contributions

POWELL,
Andrew

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POWELL, Andrew

Chief Executive Officer, The Training Room, UK’s largest provider of aspirational education & careers

Appointed 2014. An accomplished international board level executive. Charity Champion of Dreams Come True. Previously Chief Operating Officer with Colt Technology Services

PRESCH,
Gareth

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PRESCH, Gareth

Founder and CEO, the World Health Innovation Summit(#WHIS), an international platform set up to support our health services while creating community value

A social entrepreneur and global healthcare strategist. Adviser to a range of healthcare bodies and winner of Zenith Global Healthcare’s Special Recognition Award 2016

PROVAN,
Derek

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PROVAN, Derek

CEO, AGS Airports Ltd, Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton Airports

Leader in the field of airport management. Member, Glasgow Tourism Leadership Board. Previous roles at Glasgow, Heathrow, Aberdeen, Stanstead, and BAA. Researching Doctorate, Henley Business School

PRYCE,
Ian

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PRYCE, Ian

Principal and Chief Executive of Bedford College

Appointed 1998. Also a Director of Cambridge Assessment, previously a Regional Director of the Further Education Funding Council. Awarded a CBE for services to further education in 2011

RAJESWARAN,
Saratha

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RAJESWARAN, Saratha

Executive Director of Government Affairs and Devolved Nations for the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Previously Associate Director, Edelman; BME Research Unit, Policy Exchange; Chief of Staff to CEO and Strategy Adviser to Chairman, Network Rail; Special Adviser, Conservative Party

RANGANATHAN,
Rosie

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RANGANATHAN, Rosie

People Director, England & Wales Cricket Board, national governing body, supporting the game from grassroots to professional

Experienced HR Director and Executive Coach. Previous HR experience at Wasps Rugby, Channel 4, Channel 5 and ten years in high profile music companies

RICHARDS,
Sarah

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RICHARDS, Sarah

Independent consultant, currently working with KPMG and HM Courts and Tribunal Service on their major Reform transformation programme

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

RIDGE,
Helen

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RIDGE, Helen

Corporate Finance Partner, Pinsent Masons LLP, international law firm, Law Firm of the Year 2018 (Lawyer Awards 2018)

Head of Pinsent Masons Manchester Office and Corporate Finance Partner, CBI member. Previous career role with Eversheds

ROBB,
Karen

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ROBB, Karen

Partner, Grant Thornton LLP, "shaping a vibrant economy"

Appointed 2006. Chairman of EMEA indirect tax committee working with member firms across the world. Previously employed by Pricewaterhouse Coopers

ROBINSON,
Nina

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ROBINSON, Nina

Finance Director, Universities and Colleges Information Systems Association (UCISA), Oxford

Finance Director specialising in supporting Boards of medium sized businesses with managing high rates of growth. Also a college governor and Chair of Audit & Risk

ROBINSON,
Philippa

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ROBINSON, Philippa

Transformation Lead, Havering Health GP Federation

Previously Director of Operational Transformation, HFH Healthcare; Deputy Director, Commissioning and Hospital Transformation; Turnaround Director and Director of Operations, NHS West Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group

ROGERS,
Julia

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ROGERS, Julia

Managing Director, Justice and Immigration, Serco, providing public services to governments

Transformation/change specialist. Previous leadership roles with Balfour Beatty, Greater Manchester Police, Merseyside Police, Co-operative Group. HM Armed Forces. CBI First Woman of Business Services 2005

ROOME,
Ben

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ROOME, Ben

Chief Executive, at800 (Digital Mobile Spectrum Ltd), ensuring 4G and terrestrial services can co-exist

Appointed 2013. A Board Director and CEO who is particularly passionate about access to information networks and services. Previously with Nokia Siemens Networks

RUSSELL,
David

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RUSSELL, David

Chief Executive Officer, Education & Training Foundation (ETF), the national workforce development body for Further Education

Appointed as ETF’s first permanent CEO in 2014. Previously National Policy Director, Department for Education. Experienced governor in eduacation. MA, PGCE

SACKREE,
Ian

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SACKREE, Ian

Chief Executive, Protocol, leading a nationwide Recruitment House; a specialist in FE & Skills

Leadership and Recruitment specialist for skills sector; Board member, Chartered Certified Accountant and Chair of Youth/Homeless Charity and senior military leader for Youth and Cadets

SCARFF,
Matthew

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SCARFF, Matthew

Director of ITV Creative and ITV Experiences, multi-award winning creative agency at the UK’s biggest commercial broadcaster

Member, ITV Executive Leadership Team. Co-chair, ITV Pride. FT Top 100 Leading Global LGBT Executives. Previous roles with Radio Television Hong Kong, BBC, Sky

SCHEFFER,
Hein

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SCHEFFER, Hein

Director of Workforce and Organisational Development, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Luton Clinical Commissioning Group

Also Chair, NHS Clinical Commissioners HR Forum; Vice-President, Healthcare People Management Association. Previously Director, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust; Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

SEPPALA,
Richard

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SEPPALA, Richard

A serial entrepreneur based in Florida, whose business helps companies track the ROI (Return on Investment) of their marketing efforts

Founded his “ROI Guy” company in 2005. Marketing expert, best-selling author and regular press and TV business commentator. Formerly V-P for top USA care providers

SEVERN,
Jarl

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SEVERN, Jarl

Managing Director, Owen Mumford, international medical devices group

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

SHARMA,
Kartik

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SHARMA, Kartik

Founder, Agnitio Education, transforming education into more connected student-centric communities through technology-led applications

Founded 2012 in New Delhi & London. Now covering 1,000+ schools & one million+ users; also co-founder Hive Education, previously senior Consultant Deloitte, corporate performance, Nestle

SHERWOOD,
Chris

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SHERWOOD, Chris

Chief Executive Officer, RSPCA, the oldest animal welfare organisation in the world

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

SHUKLA,
Anand

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SHUKLA, Anand

Chief Executive, Brightside, national social mobility charity mentoring 16,000 disadvantaged young people every year into education and work

Appointed 2015. Also Non-Executive Director, Social Investment Business. Previously CEO, Family and Childcare Trust; Clore Social Fellow; Adviser to international charities supporting disadvantaged young people

SIVERS,
Chris

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SIVERS, Chris

Director of Children, Adults and Health, South Gloucestershire Council

Appointed 2018. Previously Director of People, Swansea City and County Council; Assistant Chief Executive and Assistant Director, Darlington Borough Council; Director of Communities, Swindon Borough Council

SLATTERY,
Margot

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SLATTERY, Margot

Country President, Ireland & Northern Ireland, Sodexo, worldwide leader in Quality of Life services

Award-winning businesswoman and diversity champion, Founding Chair, Sodexo’s Women Work Network, Previous career leadership roles within Sodexo and catering/facilities management services

SMITH,
Bradley

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SMITH, Bradley

Sales & Marketing Director, Grundon Waste Management, helping organisations achieve their environmental aspirations

Director, Colne Valley Park Community Interest Company. Director, Paper Cup Recovery and Recycling Group. Previous leadership roles in Grundon Waste Management

SMITH,
Joshua Isaac

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SMITH, Joshua Isaac

Managing Director, AdaptFaster.com, coaching Executives globally and experts in resilience training

International entrepreneur, speaker and creator of bestselling DVD on Yogaboxing. Specialist in neuroscience-informed approaches to mindfulness and resilience. Former CEO of telecommunications company in California

SMITH,
Mandy

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SMITH, Mandy

Director of Sales & Customer Service, City and Guilds, a global leader in skills development

Appointed 2014. Over 16 years’ experience within the organisation, including Head of Sales/ Regional Manager/ Customer Relations Manager. Previously sales for Total E&P

STEELE,
Carolyn (Professor)

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STEELE, Carolyn (Professor)

Healthcare, Not for Profit, Education, Strategic and Organisational Development. Manchester University, Newcastle School of Law

Keen interest in Mental Health in clinical and management roles up to Regional Director /Director of Strategic Partnerships. Not for Profit sector at DoH

STEWART,
Denis

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STEWART, Denis

Chair, Voluntary Arts Ireland, promoting everyday creativity and people making culture together, wisely and hopefully, for mutual benefit

Converger for International Futures Forum in Ireland. Facilitator of ‘civic conversation’. Previously: Chair, RSA Ireland; various leadership roles in educational development around the UK

STUBBS,
Richard

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STUBBS, Richard

Chief Executive Officer, Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Science Network, encouraging the spread of innovation across the health community

Appointed 2017. Also Non-Executive Board Director, Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership. Previously Head of Commercial and International Innovation, NHS England; Managing Director, NHS Global

SUDBURY,
Hayley

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SUDBURY, Hayley

Founder & CEO, WERKIN, a technology platform to transform the talent pipeline and career development

Award-winning entrepreneur in the science, technology and finance sectors. Previous career roles with Barclays and ANZ Bank. TechWomen 50 Champion. Founder4Schools speaker

SWEENEY,
Charlotte

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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

TAYLOR,
Anne

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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,
Julia (Dr)

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TAYLOR, Julia (Dr)

Director, ACT Academy, (Advancing Change & Transformation) - NHS Improvement.

Award-winning leader, researcher, and author in the field of healthcare improvement at local, national and international levels. Previous roles in the NHS

THOMPSON,
Suki

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THOMPSON, Suki

CEO Oystercatchers, Executive Committee, Centaur Media, accelerating marketing performance and delivering return on investment

Entrepreneur and international business leader, Marketing specialist, NED and mentor. Trustee and charity campaigner, – founded Oystercatchers in 2010

THOMPSON,
Tamar (Professor)

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THOMPSON, Tamar (Professor)

Chair of Health Advisory Board, KM&T, global consulting for business and operational performance improvement

Chair, Royal National College for Blind. Chair, Malvern Theatres. Vice-Chair, Worcester Community Foundation. Formerly Commissioner, Prime Minister’s Commission into the future of Nursing and Midwifery

THOMPSON,
Yvonne (Dr)

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THOMPSON, Yvonne (Dr)

Chair, The Radio Academy, encouragement, recognition and promotion of excellence in UK broadcasting. The industry’s most powerful body

Award-winning business leader & Author. Founder, Choice FM Radio, WinTrade Week; Director, Punch Records; Chair, African-Caribbean Business Network; member, Economy Honours Committee; Women’s Equality Party. CBE

TILLING,
Jennelle

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TILLING, Jennelle

Founder and Brand Strategist at Marketing with Insight, building brands, delivering growth, retail, food and beverages sector

Former Global CMO for KFC, Senior Marketing positions for KFC, Pizza Hut, United Biscuits, Nestle, Advisory Board member, Butchie’s. President, Women in Advertising and Communications (2013/4)

TOWNSON,
Jane

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TOWNSON, Jane

CEO, LifeSpan100 Ltd, empowering people to make the most of the 100 year life and providing lifestyle and care services

Award-winning serial entrepreneur and leader of businesses in industries from social and health care to housing, and from food production to medical screening. Former CEO, Somerset Care; Chairman, YourLife

UNGER,
Michael

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UNGER, Michael

Managing Director, Mikkom Ltd, award-winning international supplier to health service providers

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)

VALERO,
Vanessa Rose

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VALERO, Vanessa Rose

Director of Public and Community Affairs for Trinity Broadcasting Network in Phoenix, producing and hosting broadcast television productions

Oversees multi-platform outreach and philanthropic activities to various communities. Emcee. Board member; Arizona Governor’s Prayer Breakfast, Streetlight USA. Previously commercial model, speech writer (US Politicians)

VICKERMAN,
John

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VICKERMAN, John

HR Director, Fujitsu in the UK and Ireland

Appointed 2016. Chief HR Officer latterly with OSN & Ooredoo in the Middle East. Previously HR Director BBC, Vice-President HR at BP

WALKER-SMITH,
Sarah

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WALKER-SMITH, Sarah

Chief Executive, Shakespeare Martineau LLP, top 50 law firm

Governor, Nottingham Trent University. Trustee, Nottingham Castle Foundation. Formerly Chief Operating Officer Browne Jacobson. Career roles with Boots, PwC, Deloitte

WANG,
Rachel

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WANG, Rachel

Founding Director of Chocolate Films & Creative Director of www.1000Londoners.com, specialising in producing documentaries and video content

Co-founded 2001. Member, Guild of Entrepreneurs; Lead Entrepreneur of the Year, Black British Business Awards 2015; Honorary Doctorate, Middlesex University 2017;Trustee, National Portrait Gallery

WARD,
Claire

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WARD, Claire

CEO, Institute for Collaborative Working

Experienced NED and adviser in pharmacy and healthcare. Governor – University of Hertfordshire

WARD,
Jan

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WARD, Jan

Founder and CEO, Corrotherm International, suppliers of heat-resistant metals, nickel alloy piping

Non-Executive Chair/Director, Energy and Utility Skills, Millers Oils, Antech, Hardide, Saudi Joint British Business Council, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, Trustee and voluntary positions. CBE

WARREN,
Joëlle

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WARREN, Joëlle

Founder & Executive Chair, Warren Partners, one of the UK’s largest independent Board Advisory and Executive Search firms

Vice- Lord Lieutenant for Cheshire. Chair, Cheshire Community Foundation. Member, CBI Enterprise Forum. Bishops Selection Advisor, Church of England. Ski Instructor, walker, cyclist

WEAL,
Wendy

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WEAL, Wendy

Managing Director, Interface Enterprises, national provider of support and training to transform the lives of vulnerable children and families

Leader in the field of family support services. National Government Advisor, Department for Education, experience of local government, executive coach

WELCH,
Kate

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WELCH, Kate

Chief Executive, Social Enterprise Acumen CIC, Holder of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion

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

WHITE,
James

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WHITE, James

Managing Director, Right Time Recruitment, providing permanent, contract, and contract to permanent workers to the IT and consultancy sectors

Winner of BBC’s ‘The Apprentice’ 2017. Public speaker. Background in business and IT recruitment

WILKINSON-BRICE,
Em

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WILKINSON-BRICE, Em

Deputy Chief Executive/Chief Nurse, Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Appointed 2015 having been Director of Nursing since 2010. Lead Executive for Integrated Care Exeter, aiming high for citizen health and wellbeing. Previously Director of Nursing at Derby Hospital

WILLIS,
Andy

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WILLIS, Andy

Chair of United Communities in Bristol (social housing provider) and Dorset HealthCare (mental and physical health services 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,
Ben

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WILSON, Ben

Chief Executive, Grovelands, challenging the status quo in the consulting and recruitment industries

Appointed 2010. Developing highly sector focused teams to increase the business’s growth rate (going up to 6 in Recruiter magazine’s FAST 50). Previously with Heads Recruitment Ltd

WILSON,
Helen

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WILSON, Helen

Head of Human Resources, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Distinguished career in HR, previously at Imation UK Ltd. Valiantly overcame personal adversity to become a multi-medal winner in the British Transplant Games. Chartered MCIPD

WITTS,
Simon

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WITTS, Simon

Founder and Chief Executive, Aviation Skills Partnership

Appointed 2010. A highly experienced Executive across transportation operations, engineering, education, skills & training. Previously Director on the Boards of five airlines, including British Airways

WOOD,
Roisin

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WOOD, Roisin

Chief Executive, Kick It Out, football inclusion and diversity campaign, working with clubs, players and grassroots communities

National Council Member, Football Supporters Federation, Lay Magistrate, Northern Ireland Judiciary Service, Previously Head of Diversity, The Football Foundation. Fellow of the RSA. OBE

WOODCOCK,
Anita

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WOODCOCK, Anita

Director, Katosi Women Development Trust UK, empowering women in rural Uganda

Founder, AW Consultants, training and coaching. Previously, Owner and Managing Director, InFocus Skills Ltd. Executive development at John Lewis

YOUNG,
Claire

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YOUNG, Claire

Founder and Director, School Speakers, providing inspiring speakers to academic institutions to enthuse, motivate and inform students

Award-winning entrepreneur, government advisor, public speaker and writer. Finalist in ‘The Apprentice’ (2008). Experienced with Colgate, Palmolive, L’Oréal, and Superdrug

ZANGANA,
Piers

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ZANGANA, Piers

Director, Susa Comms, a specialist business-to-business communications and PR agency operating across the facilities management, healthcare, and hospitality sectors

Founder (2016) and Director. Previously Head of Communications for hospitality giant WSH; handled Group media relations for G4S and Sodexo; previously Head of Communications, the Crown Group

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