2024 Speakers
New speakers still being added!
Sophie Wood
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Sophie Wood is co-Founder of Belonging Base, a consultancy designed to support companies build inclusive cultures.
As a Trans Woman she brings a unique perspective to her work having lived experience as being perceived as both male and female. Her personal journey has given her a deep understanding of the challenges faced by marginalised communities and the importance of creating authentically inclusive spaces. She continues to share her story and expertise at public speaking events around the world to highlight the importance of belonging. |
Christina Thakor-Rankin
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Christina Thakor-Rankin is a Co-Founder of the All-in Diversity Project, an organization that works to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the gaming and betting industry. The project works to collect data on diversity in the industry, promote best practices, and provide resources for companies to create more inclusive workplaces.
A passionate advocate of ESG and EDI and supporter of women and minoritized groups in the workplace, she is the technical author of the new BSI standard PAS 1948:2023 Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace - a code of practice, a regular speaker at industry conferences and events, and has been recognized with numerous awards for her contributions to the industry. |
Danielle Wood
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Danielle is on a mission to transform workplaces into thriving, inclusive cultures where everyone feels a sense of belonging. With over 20 years in human resources, she is Co-Founder of Belonging Base.
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Professor Adam Boddison OBE
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Adam joined APM as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in September 2021. He has a non- executive director portfolio that includes being Chair of the Corporation at Coventry College and Trustee for a multi-academy trust providing education for 32,000 pupils across 58 primary, secondary and specialist settings.
Adam is also a Visiting Professor at Stranmillis University College and the University of Leicester (School of Business). |
Caroline Brooks
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Caroline is an experienced HR Business Partner with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit sector. Skilled in Coaching, Team Building, HR Policies, Training Delivery, and Management. Strong human resources professional with a MA Human Resource Management from Buckinghamshire New University.
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Suparna Malhotra
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A highly-skilled, trusted executive coach, keynote speaker and trainer for over two decades. Suparna is a specialist in working with senior leaders within Fortune 100 companies, entrepreneurs, business owners and executives in banking, technology, professional services and FMCG.
Suparna supports professionals to develop their unique leadership identity, foster positive relations with peers and cultivate authentic decision making |
Kelly Higson
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Kelly has over 25 years of experience designing transformative behavioural, wellbeing, DEI and culture strategies across all diversity strands.
She also has 15 years leadership experience delivering DEI, culture, wellbeing, talent development and inclusive leadership strategies in matrixed, complex, multi-geo companies, including a focus on non HQ, remote, retail and warehouse workforces. 10 years coaching C-suite and emerging leaders on strategic DEI, culture and behavioural change. |
Jolene Gomez
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With over 10 years of experience in the public sector, Jolene is passionate about promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) in Gibraltar's workforce.
As a GDC Grade IV / Higher Executive Officer at HM Government of Gibraltar, Jolene works at the Ministry of Employment to develop and implement policies and programs, that support the employment and integration of people from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs. |