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Pepi Sappal has over three decades’ experience at the intersection of journalism, communications and advocacy, advancing responsible business and workplace inclusion. As Head of PR, Content & Communications at myGwork — the global LGBTQ+ business community — and founder of Fair Play Talks, she uses storytelling to elevate marginalised voices and drive culture change. A former Wall Street Journal columnist … Read More

Ellen Jones is an author, strategist and award-winning campaigner specialising in inclusion for LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and disabled communities. She is the founder of Pansy Studios, a queer-led marketing agency that runs the largest directory of LGBTQ+ freelance talent worldwide, and her work has earned accolades including the MTV EMA Generation Change Award and Stonewall’s Young Campaigner of the Year. Ellen’s … Read More

Chloe Kelly is an England international footballer celebrated for her talent, resilience and advocacy for gender equality in sport. Best known for scoring the decisive goal that secured England’s victory in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 final, Chloe has become an icon who inspires the next generation of female athletes. Raised in West London, she developed her skills playing in … Read More

Dean Forbes is the chief executive officer of Forterro, a European-focused software group that achieved ‘tech unicorn’ status in February 2022 when it was acquired by Partners Group for €1 billion and was valued at over €2 billion by December 2024. Over a distinguished career he has transformed multiple technology firms into investor successes, delivering more than €2 billion in … Read More

Daniel Biddle began his career in the construction industry, undertaking an apprenticeship as a bricklayer and progressing through management to become a construction manager. At age 26 he was seriously injured in the 7 July 2005 terrorist attacks in London and became the most seriously injured survivor of all four attacks; this resulted in the loss of both his legs, … Read More

Ellie Goldstien is a model, actor and influencer with Down syndrome who has broken new ground in fashion and media. She made history as the first model with Down syndrome to feature in major campaigns for brands such as Gucci Beauty and Adidas, and was the first model with Down syndrome to appear on the cover of British Vogue. Ellie … Read More

Tania Stevenson is one of the UK’s most courageous and visible champions of equality in public life. As the country’s only independently elected trans councillor and leader of her council’s independent group, she is reshaping what authentic leadership and inclusive democracy look like in modern Britain. A prominent visible trans public figure, Tania regularly appears in national and international media, … Read More

Michelle Hastie, Group VAT Manager, Group Tax at NatWest Group, is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion with a particular focus on men’s health and wellbeing. Drawing on lived experience, she has created safe, supportive spaces that foster open dialogue and drive meaningful change across NatWest and beyond. As a core member of the Allied Men network, Michelle … Read More

Kae Tempest is an award-winning poet, spoken-word artist, novelist and musician whose work has reshaped contemporary British literature and performance. Renowned for raw honesty, lyrical brilliance and social consciousness, Tempest emerged from London’s spoken-word scene and fused poetry, hip-hop and theatre to captivate audiences. Their debut poetry collection Hold Your Own and the novel The Bricks That Built the Houses … Read More

Sassy Wyatt is an award-winning blind travel journalist, accessibility consultant, global speaker and content creator, recognised as one of the UK’s most influential disabled voices. As founder of Blind Girl Adventures, she is determined to shift how the world sees accessibility across travel, digital and media. Named Accessible Travel Writer of the Year at the Travel Media Awards 2024 and … Read More