Fiona founded Women on Boards (WoB) with the aim of inspiring women to take on senior roles. Expanding on professional skills and experience, WoB encourages members to take on non-executive director/board-level roles. Fiona has been pivotal in the organisation’s success, helping to attract over 30,000 members, supporting over 3,000 individuals to fairly achieve board positions.
Ellie Simmonds OBE
Five-time Paralympic Champion and one of the most recognised athletes in the para-swimming team. Ellie was awarded an MBE at the age of 14, and dominated her sport, winning 14 World titles, ten European titles and breaking numerous world records along the way. Ellie works with charities such as Dwarf Sports Association and WaterAid.
Dr Nasser Siabi OBE
Influential disability equality advocate, Nasser is CEO of Microlink, an award-winning organisation set up to help source products to remove barriers for individuals with any condition/disability in the workplace. Having directed the organisation to success, Microlink now supports over 300,000 disabled people in the transition from education to work.
Diane Lightfoot
CEO of Business Disability Forum, Diane Lightfoot has predominantly focused her efforts on the Charity sector for over 20 years. Providing unparalleled support to businesses, aiding with the recruitment and retainment of disabled employees and the service received by disabled customers, Diane works tirelessly to create a more inclusive and diverse employment agenda.
Diane Abbott MBE
Abbott is a fierce campaigner for ethnic minority communities living and working in Britain. Making history, Diane is the first black woman elected to Parliament and the longest-serving black MP in the House of Commons. Passionate about raising the educational achievement levels amongst black children, Diane founded London Schools and Black Child Initiative.
Daniel York
Distinguished British Writer and Actor, York was appointed chair of the actor’s union race equality committee following his passion of championing equal rights for creative East Asians. His unwavering commitment resulted in him being carefully selected as part of the Royal Court’s Unheard Voices initiative for emerging East Asian writers.
Dan Brooke
Holding the position of Channel 4’s Board Champion for D&I for almost a decade, Dan played a critical role in them becoming globally recognised for their inclusivity, including being awarded Britain’s Best Diverse Company in 2016. Dan has since gone on to launch his own consultancy, Smart Energy, supporting the business to be more purpose-driven.
Dame Martina Milburn
Dame Martina Milburn was appointed CEO of The Prince’s Trust in 2004 and has since worked tirelessly to remove barriers that young people experience across education and employment. Her time prior was spent as CEO of the BBC Children in Need Appeal, as well as supporting several charities including the National Citizen Service and Capital City College Group.
Clare Balding CBE
Veteran broadcaster and Olympic sports commentator, Clare Balding is a visible advocate for gender and diversity in sports. One of Britain’s most recognizable faces in media, Clare is passionate about campaigning for improved coverage of women’s sports. Her commitment to Sport and Charity has seen her feature on the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for 2022.
Charlie Martin
British endurance racing driver, Charlie is a pivotal role model for the LGBTQ+ community. Beginning her transition journey in 2012, Charlie came out to the public as Transgender in 2018 and has since gone on to share her story through YouTube and her online community ‘Go Charlie’, inspiring thousands to believe in themselves.
