Leadership Fellows: Photos

We are delighted to have 250 active Leadership Fellows

In alphabetical order, by surname, at April 2018 – 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

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

ADDARII,
Filippo

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ADDARII, Filippo

Co-founder and Equity Partner (from Jan 18) of The Impact Alliance Fund, private equity fund with impact across Europe

Also co-founder and CEO, PlusValue, designing and implementing innovative business strategies; Board member, Nethical, leading Italian company in ICT; previously International Director, The Young Foundation

ADENAIKE,
Magdalene

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ADENAIKE, Magdalene

Founder/CEO, Music Relief, music as therapy workshops transforming the lives of young people

Award-winning entrepreneur, transformation expert, inspirational speaker, author and women coach. Expert in youth crime reduction. Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts

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 

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

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

AMESU,
Sharon

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AMESU, Sharon

Director, Life in Colour, personal development consultancy

Established the business in 2014 after 15+ years as a Criminal Barrister. A proven communicator, now developing a range of communication and empowerment programmes within the business and education sectors

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

ANTROBUS,
Simon

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ANTROBUS, Simon

Chief Executive, BBC Children in Need, making a difference to the lives of disadvantaged children in communities across the UK

Previously CEO/ Director/ Chair roles with Addaction, Ambition, Parkinson’s Disease Society, Centre for Social Justice. NED Community Alcohol Partnerships, Re-Source Kernow

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 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, Dimensions UK, one of the country’s largest not-for-profits supporting people with learning disabilities and autism

Appointed 2013. Also Co-Founder/ Chair Charityworks; Trustee The Association of Chairs. Previous Board roles include NHS Trusts and Government arms length bodies

BAKER,
Paul

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BAKER, Paul

Deputy Director of Communities, MTCnovo and London CRC Probation, reducing reoffending in the UK

Leading expert in the field of the prison service and offender management. Experience with HM Prison Service and the National Offender Management Service

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

BARKER,
William

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BARKER, William

Head of National Cyber Security Programme - Local, Department for Communities and Local Government

Appointed 2015.  Over 25 years experience working across Whitehall on public service reform, digital and cyber agendas.  Visiting Fellow of Brunel University

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

Head of Corporate Responsibility, Financial Conduct Authority, regulating financial services to ensure consumers get a fair deal

Previously with Baker & McKenzie, special interests in corporate social responsibility, creating diverse and inclusive cultures, employee engagement, and change management

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

BELL,
Stephen

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BELL, Stephen

Chief Executive, Changing Lives, providing specialist support for thousands of vulnerable people and their families

Appointed 2001, CEO Cyrenians, trading as Changing Lives.  Awarded OBE for services to homeless people, Sieff Award, business support for communities, Voluntary Sector Entrepreneur of the year

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

BICKNELL,
Claire

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BICKNELL, Claire

Founder, Catena (Nottingham) Ltd, an innovative business matchmaking network

Leader and entrepreneur. Founded Catena 2012. Previous leadership roles in marketing & business development in leading corporates. Stylist, Stick & Ribbon. Student Mentor.

BLACKMAN,
Roger

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BLACKMAN, Roger

Chief Executive, The Reasons Why Foundation, supporting people with convictions across London

Leading mentoring service encouraging positive, sustainable change. Previously advisor for the Online Youth Mentoring Intervention ‘GamePlan’. Designed the first social media campaign for St Giles Trust

BLYTHE,
Chris

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BLYTHE, Chris

Chief Executive, Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

Appointed 2000.  Also Honorary Fellow of the University College of Estate Management.  Previously Chief Executive, North & Mid Cheshire Training and Enterprise Council.  Awarded OBE in 2017

BOTT,
David

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BOTT, David

Principal Fellow, Warwick Manufacturing Group, University of Warwick, supporting companies extract value from academic research

Also NED, Oxford Advanced Surfaces; Chairman, Oxford Biomaterials; previously Director of Innovation Programmes, Technology Strategy Board; Director of Group Technology, ICI; Executive in Courtaulds and BP

BRAWN,
Miranda (Dr)

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BRAWN, Miranda (Dr)

Founder and CEO, The Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation, helping future leaders and increasing global diversity and equality

Multi-award-winning and internationally honoured senior international barrister, finance and diversity executive. Frequent expert appearances in the media. International Public Speaker

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

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

BUTSANA-SITA,
Beatrice

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BUTSANA-SITA, Beatrice

Managing Director, Managed Networking Solutions, Capita, managed connectivity solutions, unified communications and professional service

Award-winning international leader and entrepreneur in the field of telecommunications. NED Axelos. Previous senior roles with BT, KPMG, NED NHS. 100 Women to Watch

CAMPBELL,
Dominic

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CAMPBELL, Dominic

Founder and Managing Director, FutureGov, designing public services for the digital age

Founded 2008.  Digital government entrepreneur with a background in technology-led organisation design and transformation. Previously Head of Organisational Strategy, London Borough of Barnet

CARNEY,
Kate

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CARNEY, Kate

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

CEO and Chief Pattern Maker, Stitch Ltd, a research and marketing agency. Associate, Ruby Star Associates, extensive experience of brands, marketing and research with top corporates

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

CHARLES,
Julie Jaye

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CHARLES, Julie Jaye

CEO and Founder, Equalities National Council 

Founded 1997.  30 years experience in equality, diversity and human rights. An international entrepreneur, adviser to Government Ministers and Departments and winner of many awards

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

CLANCY,
Emma

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CLANCY, Emma

Chief Executive Officer, Certsure, professional services & certification for the building sector

Appointed 2010.  Proven corporate leader and communicator.  Well known throughout the industry for her support for diversity and consumer rights

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

CLARKE,
James

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CLARKE, James

Managing Partner, Fox Lewis LLP, global strategic advice and expert consultancy, focused on the healthcare and associated sectors

Leader in the field of commercial law, previous leadership roles with Kennedys Law LLP, Capsticks, Nestor Healthcare Group, Member of Reigate & Banstead Borough Council

CLEMENTS,
Helen

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CLEMENTS, Helen

Founder, Where There’s Smoke, innovation consultancy of hybrid thinkers focused on growth

International experience in a very wide range of sectors, previous roles in consumer brands and advertising

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

CONFUE,
Phil

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CONFUE, Phil

Chief Executive of Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, providing mental and physical health services across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

Appointed in 2010.  Previously Director of Consulting, Tribal Group, Director, Mental Health and Learning Disability, Plymouth Primary Care Trust.  Longstanding expert in mental health issues

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

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

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CURSON, Judy

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 supporting and developing leaders

Founded 2008. An international thought leader in leadership development.  Also Chairman of award-winning manufacturer Frank Dale Foods, and Chair/Non-Exec/Trustee of other businesses & charities

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 at the 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

Commercial Finance Director, City & Guilds, a global leader in skills development

Appointed 2016.  Responsible for driving commercial performance globally.  Previously Director of Finance, Pearson plc and Head of Finance at both the Financial Times and The Guardian

DALY,
Sarah

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DALY, Sarah

Director Strategic Sustainability and Partnerships, Sustainable Homes Ltd.

Sustainable business development professional, background in international senior management, NED and company ownership. Also voluntary trustee and mentor roles, lobbyist, author, and speaker

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

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,
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

Dean of the Harry F. Byrd, Jr., School of Business and Professor of Management, Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia, 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

 

DAWE,
Mark

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DAWE, Mark

Chief Executive, Association of Employment and Learning Providers, representing providers of learning training and assessment particularly in the workplace

Appointed 2016.  Previously Chief Executive, OCR leading UK exam board. Principal, Oaklands College and Deputy Director, DfES. Chartered accountant

DE CLOSSET,
Emma

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DE CLOSSET, Emma

Chief of Staff, National Citizen Service, supporting young people’s transition to adulthood through personal social development

Appointed 2017. Previously Director of Strategy, NCS; Consultant at the Boston Consulting Group in New York; Policy Advisor in 10 Downing Street; Consultant, House of Commons

DEVOY,
Paul

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DEVOY, Paul

Chief Executive, Investors in People, a Community Interest Company enabling organisations to succeed by realising the potential of their people

Appointed 2017 after leading the buy-out of IIP in 2016 as Head of IIP in a government agency.  Previously Head of Change Management, Scottish Prison Service

DHADLEY,
Sunny

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DHADLEY, Sunny

Director and Founder, The Recovery Foundation CIC, assisting the process of overcoming addiction

Founded 2013.  Also award winning leader of Service User Involvement Team (including 2014 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service), Chartered Manager of the year 2015 & RSA Fellow

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

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

DONNELLY,
Tina

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DONNELLY, Tina

Director, Royal College of Nursing, Wales

Appointed 2004.  Previously CO/ Colonel, Welsh Field Hospital, Director, Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership,  Fellow, University of South Wales, Deputy Lieutenant, Mid Glamorgan, Fellow, RCN, Awarded CBE 2015

DREW,
Linda (Professor)

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DREW, Linda (Professor)

Director and Chief Executive, Ravensbourne, a world-class specialist higher education institution

Appointed 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

DUFFIN,
Tony

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DUFFIN, Tony

CEO, Ana Liffey Drug Project, national “Low Threshold – Harm Reduction” service

Appointed 2005. 25 years’ experience of designing and delivering innovative health services to vulnerable people with complex and multiple needs.  Also, expert on drug policy

DUNCAN,
Graeme

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DUNCAN, Graeme

Founder and CEO of Right to Succeed, a charity seeking to develop, pilot and scale collaborative solutions to educational inequality

Also currently Entrepreneur In Residence for Teach First, previously Entrepreneur in Residence for NESTA, Associate Director of Teach First and Head of Maths in a school

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,
Jennifer

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EDWARDS, Jennifer

Change Manager, River Island, delivering change and analysis for IT transformation for the global retail brand 

Experience in multiple roles within the aviation industry including British Airways and Emirates. Focused on communications strategies for BA. Enthusiastic linguist and international in outlook. MCIPR

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

EGLIN,
Stuart (Professor)

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EGLIN, Stuart (Professor)

Chief Executive, NHS R&D North-West, leading on strategic development of R&D for the North-West region of the NHS

Appointed 2013.  Also Honorary Visiting Professor, University of Liverpool, founder of North-West People in Research Forum, author of “Values Count”, Executive Coach

EMERY,
Mark

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EMERY, Mark

Partner, employment law specialist, Freeths LLP, providing policies, advice and litigation expertise on all employment matters

Employment Tribunal Judge in Wales, independently ranked expert employment lawyer, public speaker, member of the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce, Committee Member Oxford CIPD

ERRILL WOLTHOORN,
Christel

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ERRILL WOLTHOORN, Christel

Director, Business Experience Consulting, EPAM Systems, global product development and digital engineering services

Previously with KPMG UK and  Deloitte UK. Specialist in culture change, design thinking, innovation, experience design, digital transformation and internal communication

FATHERS,
Dean

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FATHERS, Dean

Chair, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Non-Executive Director of Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, and Higos Insurance; Board Member of NHS East Midlands Leadership Academy, Portland College and Greater Lincolnshire Economic Partnership

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

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

Appointed 2007.  An experienced leader of not for profit organisations.  Board member of Resilient Scotland which helps fund social enterprises.  Previously Scottish Committee Member on Big Lottery Fund

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

FRANCIS,
Ian

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FRANCIS, Ian

Director of Learning and Leadership Development, Milton Keynes College

Appointed 2017. Previously, Group Executive Director, Activate Learning; Principal, City of Oxford College and Vice Principal, Oxford and Cherwell Valley College

FRANCKE,
Ann

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FRANCKE, Ann

CEO, Chartered Management Institute (CMI), professional body for management and leaders, improving managers' skills and growing the number of qualified managers

Award-winning leader and author with expertise on gender balance. Previous leadership roles in top corporates. FTSE top 100 women to watch 2015

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

GARAD,
Alaa

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GARAD, Alaa

Chairman, Egyptian Association for Learning

Appointed 2015.  Also Senior Teaching Fellow, Portsmouth Business School. Previously CEO, Investors in People in the MENA Region and Director, Emirates College of Technology, UAE

GARDINER,
Debbie

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GARDINER, Debbie

Executive Chair, Qube Learning, a training provider specialising in Apprenticeships, Traineeships and pre-employment in the service sector

Leadership roles in Qube since 2000, Director, Association of Employer and Learning Providers, Campaigns Ambassador, Cancer Research UK. Previously Sainsbury’s. MBE for services to apprenticeships and charity

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

GEMMELL,
Alan

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GEMMELL, Alan

British diplomat and Director of the British Council in India, creating long-lasting connections through culture, education and the English language

Appointed 2016. Founder and Director of fiveFilms4freedom – the world’s first online LGBT film festival. Previously Director, Israel, Deputy Director, Mexico. Appointed OBE for services to Arts and Science

GIBBINS-KLEIN,
Mindy

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GIBBINS-KLEIN, Mindy

Award-winning author and professional speaker on Thought Leadership

Founder and Director, REAL Thought Leaders, The Book Midwife® (international book coaching company) and Panoma Press (business book publisher), previously marketing director for Riversoft and Nortel Networks

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

GOLD,
David

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GOLD, David

Director of Public Affairs & Policy, Royal Mail Group, one of the UK's largest employers

Appointed 2010, and leading the Group’s public affairs and policy team. Also Board Member of graphic communications body Two Sides and Ambassador for Children’s Air Ambulance

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, placing improved attendance and child protection at the heart of the journey of data to knowledge

Visionary leader creating opportunities through technology to help every child achieve their potential. Over 20 years leadership education sector experience. Mentor, listener, creative, storyteller

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 Young Entrepreneur Finalist Thames Valley Business Awards 2018

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

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

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

Chief Executive, Carers UK, making life better for carers

Leader in the field of social care, carers and ageing. Trustee, Centre for Better Ageing. Previous leadership roles with Anchor Trust and Age UK. CBE

HIGHAM,
Anita

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HIGHAM, Anita

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

Appointed 2014.  Also public Governor, Oxford University Hospitals Trust and Council member, Patient Safety, Royal Society of Medicine. Secondary school Head for 20 years.  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

HILL,
Charlotte

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HILL, Charlotte

Chief Executive, Step Up to Serve, campaign for youth social action

Appointed 2014. Previously Chief Executive of UK Youth and Parliamentary advisor for NSPCC. Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts

HILL,
Janet

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HILL, Janet

Programme Director, Civil Service Disability Inclusion, Cabinet Office

Appointed 2016.  Also, Trustee, Business Disability Forum; Non-Exec Director Metropolitan Police Strategic Inclusion Board. Previously designed a national new deal for jobseekers.  CBE in 2015

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

HOTHI,
Kamel

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HOTHI, Kamel

Ambassador, Trustee and Adviser to a number of organisations, as a leading expert in supporting social and diversity challenges

Former Director, Lloyds Banking Group, leading divisions such as Asian markets and Responsible Business. Developing award winning programmes. Recipient of multiple awards. OBE

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

Chief Design Engineer, Rolls-Royce plc, “trusted to deliver excellence"

Appointed 2014.  A 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, consultancy supporting organisations with putting public policies into practice

Appointed in 2001.  Former Fellow, St George’s House; Associate, the Consultation Institute;  specialist in facilitations, currently supporting the Society with developing new leadership products

HUFTON,
Phillip (Dr)

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HUFTON, Phillip (Dr)

IMD Global Healthcare UK, Berkeley Research Group LLC, leading global strategic advisory and expert consulting firm

Also Non-Executive Director, UK Health Expertise LLP; NED, Health Business Associates Ltd, and Trustee of Link International. Educated at University of Wales, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

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

HUNSTONE,
Kelly

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HUNSTONE, Kelly

Director, 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 Director, Jelf Bluefin, owned by Marsh McLennan Companies, largest global insurance broker

Appointed 2014. Previously 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

Appointed 1986, driving growth based on core values and clear purpose. Creator of unique service Jennings Business Mentors. Keen blogger and writer. Qualified chartered accountant

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,
Fiona

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JONES, Fiona

Chief Executive, Slough Aspire CIC, award-winning social enterprise enabling the Slough talent pool to develop employability skills

Community Interest Company. Multinational background in HR and education with corporates and local government, Entrepreneur of the Year 2015, experience of Europe and Latin America

JULLIEN,
Bev

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JULLIEN, Bev

CEO, Mother’s 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

KASEKI,
Jean-Roger

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KASEKI, Jean-Roger

Board Director, Homes for Islington and Equalities and Human Rights Champion

Councillor, London Borough of Islington, member Health & Wellbeing Review Committee; Associate, Human Rights & Social Justice Research Institute, London Metropolitan University and Governor, Camden & Islington NHS

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

KOMOLAFE,
Kayode

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KOMOLAFE, Kayode

CEO, Indisys Business Solutions, partners in strategy development, execution and  project portfolio management

Co-Founder, Fresh Inspiration, a Christian Charity. Previously with Catapult Transport, T -Systems. Volunteer Football coach. Henley MBA alumnus

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

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,
Deborah

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LEE, Deborah

Chief People Officer, Yoox Net-a-Porter Group, global luxury fashion retailer

Leading HR professional. Variety of senior roles during career with BT. Helps others to sparkle a little brighter in their own unique way

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

LIVADEAS,
Sara

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LIVADEAS, Sara

Director, Social Care Works Ltd., working to improve the choice and quality of services for people who need support

Currently Board Trustee, The Disabilities Trust. Previously Strategy Director, the Orders of St John Care Trust, and Deputy Director, Adult Social Care, Oxfordshire County Council (21 years)

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

Project Director, Mental Health Innovation and Improvement, NHS Improvement

Co-produced National Improvement model with mental health trusts in England. Extensive experience in mental health and women’s health in the NHS. Henley Business School MBA

MacGILL,
David

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MacGILL, David

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

Founded the business with Nicky over 20 years ago. Now with a chain of seven nurseries, a before and after school club and one holiday club

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

Business entrepreneur, recently stepped down as MD for an international magazine marketing company after selling the business 

Business Mentor for Aspire and Warwick University Business School. Non-Executive Director for The White Horse Multi-Academy Trust and Arkbound Publishing. Previous background with WHSmith Group

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 in Eastern Europe

Chair since 1988; also Chair, Box Up Crime, CEO, Bar Code Systems, mentor to young entrepreneurs, local councillor & older residents’ Champion developing Blockchain solutions

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.

MAY,
Jonathan

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MAY, Jonathan

CEO and Founder, Hubbub, building digital fundraising programmes for education and non-profit sectors

Founded 2011. Also Associate, More Partnership (digital fundraising strategies); Fellow, Winston Churchill Memorial Trust UK and Communications Advisor, Freedom from Torture. Previously Director, UK Crowdfunding Association

McCARTY,
Trish

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McCARTY, Trish

Founder and President, StarShine Academy, an international network of schools based in Phoenix, Arizona

Founded 2002. Also Founder and President of StarShine Planet Education Resources. Author of ‘Soul of Success’ and other international best sellers. Philanthropist & former banker

McDONALD,
Geoff

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McDONALD, Geoff

Global Advocate and Campaigner, seeking to end the stigma of depression and anxiety in the workplace

International thought leader since 2012, now advising a wide range of corporates on purpose and mental health. Spent 25 years with Unilever, most recently as Global Vice-President

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

McKINNON,
Adam

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McKINNON, Adam

Director of Client Services EMEA, Mercer | Sirota, the largest international HR consultancy

Leader in the fields of strategy, consultancy, change and project management. Previous senior roles in Sirota, Western Union. Ph.D. Monash University. Author and speaker on injury prevention

McMILLAN,
Zitah

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McMILLAN, Zitah

Chief Executive Officer & Executive Vice-President Rest of the World, Dollar Financial Group, global provider of consumer financial services

Appointed 2015.  Responsible for business outside of the UK.  Previously Communications and International Director, Financial Conduct Authority; Director of Communications, Department for Work and Pensions

MITCHELL,
Michelle

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MITCHELL, Michelle

Chief Executive, MS Society, UK’s leading MS charity who are working to STOP MS

NED NHS England, Trustee, The King’s Fund, Fawcett and extensive voluntary sector experience (including international), Age UK, NSPCC. Harvard, INSEAD, UCL, & 2016 London Marathon. OBE

MOBLEY,
Dan

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MOBLEY, Dan

Director of Corporate Relations for Diageo, Europe, a global leader in beverage alcohol

Appointed 2016.  Previously Head of Corporate Affairs for Standard Chartered Bank, India and Africa; Senior Policy Adviser to HM Treasury; UK representation to the EU

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

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

NAZERALI,
Sanjay

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NAZERALI, Sanjay

Global Chief Strategy Officer, Dentsu Aegis Network, innovating the way brands are built

International marketer, experience in media, digital, luxury goods, fashion and entertainment. Previously with BBC, The Depot, MTV. Trustee, (including BBC Media Action), MBA (INSEAD)

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

NEWMAN,
Joanna (Dr)

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NEWMAN, Joanna (Dr)

Chief Executive & Secretary General, The Association of Commonwealth Universities

Appointed 2017. Also Senior Research Fellow, King’s College London.  Previously Vice-Principal (International) King’s College London; Director, UK Higher Education International Unit; Head of HE, British Library; MBE

NIGRIELLO,
Frank

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NIGRIELLO, Frank

Director of Corporate Affairs, Unipart Group Ltd.

Appointed 1999. Also Chairman, Oxfordshire Business First and S-E Advisory Board, Business in the Community.  Previously Chairman, Oxfordshire Employment and Skills Board and Director, Barclays plc

NOBBS,
Amanda

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NOBBS, Amanda

Chair, most recently Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee and Member Govt Advisory Bodies

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

NORDHOFF,
Evelyn

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NORDHOFF, Evelyn

Operational and Strategic Leader, Australian Department of Defence, now relocating to the UK

Leadership career spanning counter-terrorism, strategies to counter improvised explosive devices (IEDs) & special projects in the Middle East. Represented Australia at cross-governmental events; now a corporate adviser

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'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

O’KELLY,
Catherine

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O’KELLY, Catherine

Director of Industry Development, British Gas

Appointed 2016. Also Trustee Board Member, Peabody Community Foundation. Previously Chief of Staff, Centrica; Management Consultant, Booz & Company and Strategy Associate, Carbon Trust

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 Executive Officer and RAF College lead within the Armed Forces' Christian Union 

Trustee Designate of the Armed Forces’ Christian Union; Member of the 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

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

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

Marketing, iPRO Solutions, a global sourcing and manufacturing solutions business

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

PHILBIN,
Nicola

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PHILBIN, Nicola

CEO, First Transformation Services Ltd, Business development, PR, Brand & Marketing, Social Strategy

President, uCloudlink Network Technology Ltd. International background in telecoms, particularly in China/Hong Kong, Huawei Technologies, Volunteer Cancer Research

PITFIELD,
Michael

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PITFIELD, Michael

Business Mentor & Executive Coach, Member of the Guild of Stewards, Windsor Castle

Also Business Development Advisor, TrueSwift Ltd. Board Member UNICON Executive Education (USA), Member, EFMD Management Development (Brussels). Previously Director of International Business, Henley Business School

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

PORTER,
Natasha

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PORTER, Natasha

Chief Executive and Founder, Unlocked Graduates, unique development programme training graduates to become inspirational leaders

Founded in 2016. Previously Policy Fellow, Department for Education and Ministry of Justice; Deputy Head of Education, Policy Exchange; Founding Senior Leader, King Solomon Academy

PORTSMOUTH,
Dannii

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PORTSMOUTH, Dannii

Global Head of 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

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

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

PRYCE,
Sarah

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PRYCE, Sarah

The Critical Friend, sounding board, coach, catalyst. Strategic, pragmatic approach to unpicking problems, building resilience, and managing change

NED Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust,  Chair, Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust. Previously Head of HR & OD for RNLI. Specialist in leadership development and leading change

RAGAGE,
Xavier

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RAGAGE, Xavier

CEO and Co-founder, myXtramile, award-winning programmatic recruitment and branding ad AI platform

Previous roles in international finance and banking with J P Morgan, education at New York University, The Sorbonne, University of Nanterre

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

REES,
Kath

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REES, Kath

Founding Partner, URU Connect, not-for-profit providing consultancy, training, development opportunities for women and children's services in U.K./internationally

URU formed 2016.  Chair, Access 2 Business, West Midlands, offering employment support.  23 years as Chief Executive Officer of Haven Wolverhampton, a women’s domestic violence organisation

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

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

Director of Operational Transformation, HFH Healthcare Ltd

Previously Deputy Director, Commissioning and Hospital Transformation; Turnaround Director and Director of Operations, NHS West Cheshire CCG; Associate, GE Healthcare Finnamore

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

ROWSELL,
Paul

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ROWSELL, Paul

Head of Governance Reform and Democracy Unit, Department for Communities and Local Government

Appointed 2016.  Also Chairman, Council of Europe’s intergovernmental Committee on Democracy and Governance.  Previously lead on local government legislation work across Whitehall. Awarded CBE 2017

RUSSELL,
David

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RUSSELL, David

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

Appointed first CEO in 2014.  Previously Director, Department for Education; Deputy Director, Department for Business Innovation and Skills.  Governor of various schools and colleges. MA, PGCE

SACKREE,
Ian

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SACKREE, Ian

Chief Executive, Protocol, Excellence in FE, 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

SCHEFFER,
Hein

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SCHEFFER, Hein

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

Appointed 2015. 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, Relate, the UK’s largest provider of relationship support

Appointed 2012 as Director of External Affairs, became CEO in 2015. Also Trustee, Spice Innovations Ltd. Previously 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

SIMPSON,
Margaret

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SIMPSON, Margaret

Director, Scottish Borders Social Enterprise Chamber, offering support and advice for social enterprises across the Scottish Borders

Appointed in 2002.  Also Ambassador for Scotland for Disabled Persons User Led Organisations; Chair, Ability Borders; Director, AccessAble Borders; Owner, Disabled Persons Housing Service.  Awarded MBE 2011

SIVERS,
Chris

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SIVERS, Chris

Director of People, Swansea City and County Council  

Appointed 2013. Previously Assistant Chief Executive and Assistant Director, Darlington Borough Council; Director of Communities, Swindon Borough Council and Head of Lifelong Learning, Blackburn with Darwen BC

SMEE,
Anna

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SMEE, Anna

Chief Executive, UK Youth, giving young people across the UK a fair start in life

Appointed 2014. Committed to social justice. Previously Director of social innovation think-tank The Young Foundation, responsible for social enterprise. Charities Aid Foundation Investment Committee Member

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

STRAFFORD,
Lee

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STRAFFORD, Lee

Co-founder & CEO of Accelerated Digital Ventures, a new venture platform supporting Tech companies from Seed to Initial Public Offering

Serial business entrepreneur; Co-founder & former CEO of PlusNet in 1997, built it and exited in 2007; co-founder, Dotforge; former Chairman, Sheffield Wednesday Football Club

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

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,
Jo

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TAYLOR, Jo

Global Director, Talent and Organisation and Management Development, Lets’s Talk Talent, creating ‘simply irresistible’ experiences for companies and people

International HR leader with experience in top global corporates such as C4, BBC, TalkTalk, Christie’s. Talent Consultant, Korn Ferry Futurestep. Mentor for the empowerment of women

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

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

Chief Executive Officer, Somerset Care, one of the major care providers in southern England

Appointed 2015.  A business leader, manager, entrepreneur, communicator and consultant with Board-level experience in strategy and corporate governance. Also Director of YourLife Management Services Ltd

UREN,
Sally (Dr)

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UREN, Sally (Dr)

Chief Executive, Forum for the Future, international, non-profit working towards a sustainable future

Leader in the field of system change and sustainability. Creates impact through strategic advice to leading organisations and via convening multi-stakeholder collaborations. OBE

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)

VANN,
Barbara

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VANN, Barbara

Chair of Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Appointed in 2015.  23 years as a Headteacher (with 3 x Ofsted Outstandings), Chair of Duchy Health Charity, (Trustee for 16 years), current Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall

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

VITOLO,
Corrine

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VITOLO, Corrine

Chair and CEO, SmartSports, USA, developing smart technologies that measure wellness and athletic performance 

Appointed in 2008.  Board Director since 2003.  Also Professional in Residence at Harvard University and Judge for Babson College’s MBA in Technology Entrepreneurship since 2012

WALL,
Tony

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WALL, Tony

Group CEO, Airdri Ltd.

Previous leadership roles with iPro Solutions, Alere Toxicology, Guralp Systems. Henley Business School MBA. A Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and a Chartered Engineer

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

Director of Public Affairs, Pharmacists Defence Association. Director, Capewells, providing strategic, public affairs and anti-corruption advice

NED, Sherwood Forest Hospitals. Formerly NED Chair of Pharmacy Voice. Member of Parliament (Labour), Vice-Chamberlain to HM Household, Justice Minister. Solicitor, Pattinson & Brewer

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

WATTS,
Terry

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WATTS, Terry

Managing Director, The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

Appointed 2017.  Extensive Board level experience. Previously, Group International Director, Activate Learning; Principal, City of Oxford College; CEO, Proskills UK Ltd and Business Manager, IBM UK

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

WHITAKER,
Andrew

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WHITAKER, Andrew

Executive Principal, The White Rose Academies Trust, comprising 3 Academy schools, Leeds West, Leeds East and Leeds City

Appointed 2016. Also Executive Team member, Leeds City College Group.  Previously Headteacher Todmorden High School, led the school from the bottom 5% to the top 18% nationally

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

WILLIAMS,
Martin

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WILLIAMS, Martin

Business Coach, Oxford Innovation and Strategic Marketing Adviser in private practice

Also Chair, Chartered Institute of Marketing (Cornwall). Previously Sales & Marketing Director for the Eden Project & Legoland Windsor, executive at the Lego Group

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 of specialist recruitment firm Grovelands, providing high quality associates across key sectors

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

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

WORMAN,
Dianah

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WORMAN, Dianah

Co-Director, Inclusive Talent Ltd and Associate Diversity CIPD

Internationally recognised specialist in diversity and inclusion at the CIPD for over 30 years. Advisor to governments. Leader of the CIPD Senior Diversity Network. OBE

WRIGHT,
Michelle

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WRIGHT, Michelle

CEO and Co-founder, Cause4, supporting innovation fundraising and philanthropy in the charity sector

Multi-award-winning social entrepreneur, eg Natwest Start-up Awards, European Business Awards. Trustee, Discover Children’s Story Centre. Ashridge MBA, Fellow, Guildhall School of Music

WRIGHT,
Nicole

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WRIGHT, Nicole

Chief Compliance Officer, BNY Mellon Pershing, providing financial business services to broker-dealers, hedge-fund managers, investment and wealth managers

Senior compliance professional, leader and manager. Significant experience in financial services sector. Member Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, and Fellow, International Compliance Association

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

YOUNIS,
Adeem

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YOUNIS, Adeem

Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

Multi-award winning Director and Founder of matchmaking platform SingleMuslim.com and humanitarian charity Penny Appeal. NatWest Great British Entrepreneur of the Year (2017)

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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