Prof Doyin Atewologun
Psychologist, Innovator & Inclusion Expert
Doyin is a psychologist, scholar practitioner, regular media contributor and multi-award winner in recognition of her innovative methodologies and pioneering work in promoting inclusion and excellence in organisations. She is CEO and Founder of Delta, a leadership and inclusion consultancy and her previous roles include Dean of the Rhodes Scholarship at the University of Oxford,
Mark Baker
Founder
d&i Leaders
Mark Baker has decades of experience connecting business communities to accelerate change.
Mark founded Sircula Ltd to enable B2B communities to connect, learn and grow. In June 2018 Mark launched d&i Leaders to bring together global diversity, inclusion and HR related professionals. Since then, Mark and the team have established an annual programme of strategic in-person and online summits and conferences,
Syreeta Brown
former Group Chief People & Communications Officer
Virgin Money
Syreeta joined the Virgin Money Executive Committee in 2021 and recently left her role in September 2025. Syreeta previously worked at Citi where she led the HR function for Global Functions and Operations and Technology business in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Prior to joining Citi she was a HR Director at BT Plc. Syreeta is an advisory Board member for the Black Talent charter initiative,
Sana Butt
Early Careers Talent Acquisition Specialist
DLA Piper
Sana is an Early Careers Talent Acquisition Specialist at DLA Piper, responsible for the recruitment and delivery of early careers programmes in London and Dubai – including the Furas Internship, which recruits local Emirati talent in Dubai. With just over seven years’ experience in early careers, she is a recognised advocate for nurturing and retaining inclusive talent,
David Carrigan
Group Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing
Sky
David is the Group Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing at Sky.
His career in D&I spans over 25 years. His expertise lies in spearheading equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives across diverse sectors, including commercial business, large government divisions, and the non-profit organisations.
His leadership journey encompasses a number of diverse roles,
Nadine Dyer
Senior Inclusion Manager
Deloitte
Nadine is a Senior Manager at Deloitte and leads inclusion in the Strategy, Risk and Transactions Advisory business, and recently led the Black Experience across the UK firm. She is the former Chair of the award-winning Multicultural Network at the firm and sits on the Ethnicity Council as an advisor.
Nadine is an advocate for diversity,
Ash Ellis
Deputy Director for Leadership, Inclusion & Organisational Experience
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Ash joined the NHS in 2010 and has enjoyed a career spanning clinical practice, operational management, education, leadership and organisational development. He has worked in public, private, and charity organisations. In the NHS he has worked regionally with Health Education England, in Acute Hospitals, Community, and Mental health Trusts.
His professional credentials include Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD),
Arti Kashyap-Aynsley
former Global Head of Wellbeing & Inclusion
Ocado Group
Arti is a commercially-minded leader in wellbeing, inclusion, and cultural transformation. Starting her career as a Chartered Accountant in Professional Services, she built deep expertise in finance and large-scale business change before shifting her focus to people, purpose, and culture. Until September 2025, Arti was the Global Head of Wellbeing & Inclusion at Ocado Group,
Ken Kittoe
Head of Inclusion & Diversity
AXA XL
Ken is Head of Inclusion and Diversity, leading on inclusion and diversity for AXA XL, UK region and AXA XL reinsurance. He strongly believes that when people can show up as their authentic selves, they’re able to shine bright without fear of hiding aspects of themselves. As an experienced Inclusion and Diversity leader, he works to empower colleagues to show up as the best version of themselves and works with business leaders to remove barriers to entry and progression.
Natalia-Nana Lester-Bush
Inclusion & Belonging Lead (Race Awareness & Equity)
National Trust
Natalia-Nana (she/they) is a specialist in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Liberation blends their vast EDI expertise with her lived experience as a bi-cultural, neurodiverse, disabled, queer woman of colour to support organisations and individuals in their journeys of inclusion and belonging, equity and liberation. They advise organisations and support leaders in journeys of inclusion and anti-racism,
Charlene McIntosh
EMEA Commodities Operations Lead & former Co-chair, Fusion Employee Network
Macquarie
Charlene has been an integral part of Macquarie since joining the Market Operations team in London in 2015. Her career journey has taken her from London to Australia, and relocating back to London in 2020. Currently, Charlene is an Associate Director, where she oversees post-trade services for the Commodities Desks and manages a team of 16 in London and Dublin.
Delvir Mehet
Interim Chief People Officer
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Delvir (Del) is an experienced HR, Workforce, and Organisational Development leader with over 20 years of service in the NHS. He joined Homerton Healthcare from Barts Health NHS Trust, where he was the Group Deputy Chief People Officer for more than four years, playing a key role in shaping and delivering workforce strategy across a complex group of four hospitals.
Rosie Ngugi
Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism Lead
Greenpeace UK
Rosie is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion specialist focused on building inclusive cultures, shaping meaningful marketing, and driving sustainability. She uses data-driven strategies to help organisations create lasting change. As Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism Lead at Greenpeace UK, Rosie develops and implements strategies that cultivate diversity, advance anti-racism commitments, and ensure that inclusion is embedded across their culture,
Dorothy Oduguwa
UK Diversity & Inclusion Lead – Racial Equality
VodafoneThree
Dorothy is an award-winning Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) leader, speaker and coach. She has experience in working with leaders and employees to transform the way they think about DE&I and social impact, to create inclusive workplaces that also encourage better business performance. Dorothy is responsible for building cultures that create the best experience for all people,
Ems Palmer
Inclusion Leader
National Trust
“Legacy matters. Not in a self-righteous way, but in leaving something better behind, so those who follow have it a bit easier than we did.”
Em is an EDI leader focused on culture transformation. Her experience spans LGBTQ+ inclusion, race equity, and intersectionality. She draws on a background of 8 years as a former police officer with the Metropolitan Police Service in London and now 8+ years working in the EDI space.
Wali Rahman
Diversity & Wellbeing Manager
Forestry Commission
Wali is currently the Diversity and Wellbeing Manager at the Forestry Commission.
He has over 20 years of experience working in various roles within Further and Higher Education, Local Government, the Community and Voluntary Sector and the Civil Service.
Wali has experience of developing EDI strategies and training programmes and setting up corporate EDI steering groups,
Marcia Williams
Equity & Inclusion Director
Channel 4
Marcia is the Equity & Inclusion Director at Channel 4. Marcia has responsibility for the strategic direction of inclusion and diversity across Channel 4 and to make sure they are 100% aligned internally and externally, and on and off screen.
The 4Inclusion team reports into Marcia and she also shares reporting responsibility for the Creative Diversity team alongside Emma Hardy who is the Director of Commissioning Operations.
Gabriella Zanzanaini
Head of DEI for EMEA
Macquarie
Gabriella is a seasoned professional with a diverse career spanning international development, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and organisational effectiveness. Currently, she serves as the Head of DEI for the EMEA region at Macquarie Group, focusing on inclusive leadership, talent, and organisational culture. Gabriella joined Macquarie in 2021, initially holding the same role in Asia.


















