Speakers

Zahoor is Head of Social Mobility, Inclusion and Belonging for the Co-op group with over two decades of experience in equality, diversity and inclusion practice garnered across and range of industries, including the public, private and charitable sectors. As a graduate of psychology, he fosters a behavioural approach, and has been instrumental in pioneering approaches to tackling non-inclusive behaviours and structural inequalities.

Dr Louise Ashley specialises in researching the implementation and development of diversity and inclusion programmes in large, multinational professional service firms, with a particular focus on gender, ethnicity and socio-economic background. Louise has published articles in leading academic journals including Human Relations and Work, and Employment and Society.

She has led teams appointed by the government’s Social Mobility Commission (SMCPC) to understand non-educational barriers to the elite professions,

Mark 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,

Jenn leads Inclusion, Diversity and Sustainability for the sixth largest professional services firm; Grant Thornton. She has deep expertise in psychological culture change and is an executive coaching and leadership specialist. At Grant Thornton, Jenn has designed a leading edge and distinctive I&D and Sustainability strategy, which has transformed the culture to be inclusive, progressing diverse talent,

Sarah creates brilliant career journeys for future talent at one of the most admired digital businesses in the UK. Working with various education partners, community organisations and charities she inspires students, graduates and returners to explore the incredible possibilities of STEM subjects and digital careers. Her passion for raising awareness and breaking down barriers around Disability and Neurodiversity as well as Social Mobility,

Joanne is the International Head of Inclusion & Culture at DLA Piper, leading the strategy across EMEA and Asia Pacific. With over a decade of experience in the Inclusion & Culture space, combined with a background in finance and psychology, she brings a unique blend of academic credentials and business expertise at both strategic and operational levels.

Davina is a passionate and experienced DEI leader at Sky Group, specialising in creating inclusive workplaces through data-driven initiatives. With a strong background in education and the private sector, she has successfully led large-scale inclusion projects and provided strategic advice to multinational organisations. Davina’s expertise includes advancing disability inclusion, neuroinclusion, and social mobility, as well as leading on company-wide change projects which include Sky’s workplace adjustments reform work.

Nadine leads bp’s global Education & Employability team, delivering high-impact programmes that advance the company’s talent strategy, UK social mobility priorities and people-focused sustainability aim. With bp operations in over 60 countries, her team supports employees and communities through the energy transition – aiming to build a future-ready workforce equipped with the skills, confidence, and access to thrive in the energy sector and beyond.

Maree is Associate Director of Organisational Learning, Talent, and Inclusion at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), where she leads inclusive talent strategies that enable sustainable growth and high performance across the GB market.

Deeply committed to social mobility, Maree brings a powerful lived perspective—having grown up in a low socio-economic background and earned her formal qualifications through an adult apprenticeship.

Jacquline is a specialist in Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity, serving as Global Inclusion and Wellbeing Programme Partner at Legal & General. Jacquline develops global DEI strategies aligned with L&G Asset Management priorities and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to advance the Inclusion & Wellbeing agenda. Recognized as a role model, Jacquline won the Investing in Ethnicity Exceptional Inclusion award (2024) and the Urban Synergy UShine award supporting Work Experience award for impactful youth programs.

As Browne Jacobson’s Social Mobility Lead, Grace supports social mobility across outreach, recruitment, inclusion and advocacy. A social mobility expert and practitioner, her career has focused on improving outcomes for lower socio-economic backgrounds. One of society’s biggest issues, Grace addresses social mobility for staff, clients and the wider legal sector.

Grace joined Browne Jacobson in 2024 after a number of years working in Social Mobility for a Big 4 accountancy firm.

Geoffrey Williams is a Cultural Strategist, storyteller, and inclusion leader whose impact spans global business, fashion, the arts, and social innovation. With over 25 years’ experience, Geoffrey works at the intersection of brand, culture, and equity, helping iconic institutions like Burberry and Dr. Martens reimagine their culture strategies to fuel both belonging and business growth.

Hannah is the Head of Resourcing at Autotrader UK, leading a team of recruiters to align talent strategies for both early careers and experienced hires. With a background in recruitment operations and sourcing, she has held various roles at Auto Trader since 2014, including Resourcing Operations Lead and Resourcing Partner. She is passionate about inclusive hiring and delivering great experiences for candidates,