Sue Liburd MBE

Non Executive Director | Abstract UK Sue is an award-winning businesswoman, senior executive strategist and human capital innovation consultant. In addition, Sue has a portfolio of Non-Executive directorships, NHS public appointments and is a Deputy Lieutenant for Lincolnshire. Awarded an MBE for her services to Business, Charity and Voluntary organisations, Sue works across a range of sectors for some of …

Sally Bucknell

EY | Director, Diversity & Inclusiveness, UK & Ireland Sally Bucknell is a thought leader and agent for change on the diversity and inclusion (D&I) agenda in UK business. She advises the leadership team at global professional services firm EY on how to accelerate parity in the workplace. Sally has driven EY’s approach on D&I, which is firmly regarded as core to …

Samantha Budd

Inclusion and cultural transformation Advisor @ubusam63 Until recently Samantha Budd was the Chief Executive of an award winning, Higher Education charity and continues as an Associate Director of a NHS mental health trust.  The recent focus on racism resulting from the George Floyd and subsequent BLM campaign has brought this hugely important discussion into the public consciousness. She has decided …

Dr Bijna K Dasani MBE, FRSA

@drbijna | @thedrbijna | www.bijna.com With over 20 years of experience, Bijna has led Strategy, Transformation and Innovation across the Financial Services sector across the UK, EMEA, the Americas and Asia. Additionally, Bijna serves the Boards of The Inclusive Companies Network, FinTech Connect, CIONET, Generation Success, Cajigo and Restorative Justice for All; she also provides advisory services to Fintech’s and …

Michael Vermeersch

Microsoft UK | Accessibility Product Marketing Manager, UK Disability Employee Resource Group Chair, Marketing & Operations Michael is Microsoft UK’s Accessibility Product Marketing Manager; he is focused on landing our commitment to bridge the “Disability Divide”. Working company-wide, alongside customers, partners, and communities, Michael’s scope is to increase societal inclusion for people with disabilities. The commitment covers, technology, talent development …

Lisa Adkin

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultant Lisa has been working in the diversity and inclusion space for over eight years. With a background in financial services and telecommunications, she drives impactful inclusion activity to make positive change. Lisa is an advocate for equality for all and a strong believer in taking an intersectional approach to inclusion. Lisa believes inclusion is rooted …

Paul Sesay

Inclusive Awards | Founder & CEO @SesayPaul Paul Sesay is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers, National Diversity Awards, Inclusive Awards and Inclusive Jobs since 2006. Paul’s business acumen has mainly been with a social focus. With over fifteen years worth of experience within the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion sector, Paul has worked with some …

Alexis Curtis-Harris

Penna | Diversity and Inclusion Lead Since Alexis joined Penna in 2014, her journey has been deeply rooted in bridging the gap between organisations and the untapped talent often overlooked. As the Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), her role transcends mere responsibilities—it embodies a mission that she holds dear. Alexis’s approach to EDI goes beyond traditional boundaries. She’s …