Since becoming the first female CEO of the Co-op Group, Shirine has worked tirelessly to drive a cultural shift toward more diversity, inclusivity, collaboration, and authenticity. She is a strong and challenging leader who drives business performance while ensuring all
Founder and CEO of interior design studio Taylor Howes, Karen is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and passionate advocate for excellence in business and personal relationships. Alongside her industry reputation, Karen is highly regarded for her charity work. A proud advocate
Passionate about using quality data to drive positive change, Joanne has over 20 years of experience in and around contact centres, delivering cost savings, team development, and industry-standard innovation. At BT, she led the design and build of an award-winning
Stephanie has contributed invaluable innovations to healthcare and is renowned for her compassionate leadership and extensive expertise in surgical strategies and clinical governance. She has led projects focused on patient co-production, which enhanced surgical outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her
Celebrated as the UK’s leading business mentor, Simon oversaw the delivery of the Government’s Help to Grow: Management Course and chaired the Association of Business Mentors, which has become the world’s largest professional business mentoring programme, supporting thousands of SME
Liam has redefined leadership within the construction sector, steering projects at Mace, Bouygues, Carillion, Lodha, and now W1 Construction. His deployment of innovative technology in the landmark No 1 Grosvenor Square during the pandemic exemplified resilience, ensured seamless progress, and
Sue is a specialist in leadership and transformational change, especially in the healthcare sector. Before pursuing an academic career, she worked as a personnel manager in the NHS, and her research has informed and influenced government bodies, including the Department
As the CEO of global advisory and accounting network HLB, Marco has led the organisation to a new era of growth, innovation, and excellence. He is a champion for diversity and inclusion in the workforce, as well as an advocate
Alanah is a passionate civil servant with 20 years’ experience in media, public affairs, and strategy across Government. As a communications specialist, she has acted as a trusted advisor to the most senior stakeholders in government and industry, from prime
As MD and founding partner of real estate fund Patron Capital, Keith puts social good at the heart of every business decision. He established the Patron Charitable Initiatives to connect the business community with those who would otherwise struggle to