Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Speakers
Diversity, equity and inclusion are not initiatives to tick off a list. They are central to how organisations attract talent, build culture and perform at their best. Audiences now expect DEI conversations to be honest, practical and rooted in real experience.
If you are looking to book diversity, equity and inclusion speakers who can deliver that depth, our diversity and inclusion speakers are selected for their ability to challenge, educate and support meaningful action. They bring lived experience, professional expertise and evidence based strategies to help organisations create workplaces where people can contribute and thrive, whether you are planning a conference, training programme or leadership event.
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E E: £2k-£5k Kate Bryan is an art historian, curator and arts broadcaster. She is Head of Collections at Soho House, and wrote and presented to Sky Arts television series, ‘Galleries on Demand’. She is passionate about bringing art to life for people. As a speaker, Kate is passionate, immensely knowledgeable and just a little bit different to what people are used to.
C C: £10k-£15k Katie Piper is a best-selling international author, inspirational speaker, TV presenter and charity campaigner who rebuilt her life after surviving a brutal sulphuric acid attack in 2008.
E E: £2k-£5k Keegan Hirst was the first British professional rugby league player to come out as gay.
E E: £2k-£5k Dr Kehinde Andrews is Professor of Black Studies at Birmingham City University whose research focuses on resistance racism, racism and movements for social change. He advised a number of corporations on equality and diversity issues. Kehinde is founder of the Harambee Organisation of Black Unity; editor-in-chief of Make it Plain.
E E: £2k-£5k Olympic & Paralympic athletics coach Keith Antoine’s focus is on performance improvement, of individuals and teams. He was a personal coach Paralympic gold and silver medalists in London 2012 and Rio 2016.
E E: £2k-£5k Kellie has enjoyed a successful career managing boxers and has become an inspirational transgender figure since her reassignment surgery in 2014. Her story of resilience and sincerity makes her a perfect motivational speaker.
E E: £2k-£5k Dr Kerry McInerney (she/her) is a Research Associate at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence at the University of Cambridge, where she is part of a leading €1.9 million project AI ethics project.
E E: £2k-£5k Kwame uses his undeniable charisma and on stage presence to play against audience’s expectations, which makes his comedy fresh, intelligent and most importantly funny.
A A: £25k and over Laura Schwartz was the youngest female presidential appointee in history, as the White House Director of Events for President Bill Clinton.
E E: £2k-£5k Lewis has written about social issues for The Economist, The Guardian, The Times, The Telegraph and The Independent and is a TEDx talk speaker. He is also the author of Words that Win and founded the Fair Education Alliance, a national advocacy coalition of almost 100 non-profits and businesses.
E E: £2k-£5k Linda Bellos OBE is a renowned consultant, trainer and writer, specialising in the field of equality and diversity.
E E: £2k-£5k Writer, broadcaster and Founder of gal-dem, Liv's journalist, radio and TV work has won her various accolates.
E E: £2k-£5k Being young and blind has not hindered business lady extraordinaire, Liz Jackson, achieving great success with her company Great Guns Marketing.
E E: £2k-£5k Liz Johnson is a former Team GB Paralympic gold medallist with a charismatic personality and a truly inspiring story to boot. Since she retired from the swimming team, Liz has become a prominent speaker on the corporate circuit and is co-founder of The Ability People, an employment agency staffed exclusively by people with impairments.
D D: £5k-£10k Lord Chris Holmes, one of Britain’s greatest Paralympic swimmers, has won nine gold, five silver and two bronze medals across four Games, and served as Director of Paralympic Integration at London 2012.
D D: £5k-£10k Louise Troen is a seasoned marketer known for driving global brand growth and impactful campaigns for major companies like Bumble, Google, and Headspace, emphasising the power of storytelling, community, and innovation.
E E: £2k-£5k Luciana Berger is a former MP, now member of the House of Lords, business advisor and leading voice on mental health, leadership and resilience.
D D: £5k-£10k Lucy Adams has become a certified favourite amongst audiences of CEOs looking for innovative ways to lead their organisations in current times.
B B: £15k- £25k Professor Lynda Gratton teaches at London Business School, where she directs the world-leading programme on human resource strategy and founded the Future of Work Consortium. Recognised by The Times as a top global business thinker, she has authored eleven books, including 'Redesigning Work' and 'The New Long Life', which provide frameworks for creating flexible, human-centric organisations.
D D: £5k-£10k One of the world's top PR & marketing strategists, futurist Lynne Franks has tracked consumer patterns for thirty years predicting lifestyle preferences & directions.
E E: £2k-£5k Maggie Alphonsi, celebrated international women’s rugby player and media professional, has become a trailblazing figure in sports and diversity, achieving significant milestones in both her athletic and post-retirement careers.
A A: £25k and over Dr Makaziwe Mandela has worked for a number of academic institutions in South Africa and abroad. She is on the boards on a number of companies and is the Chairperson of the House of Mandela as well as the director of the House of Mandela Foundation.
E E: £2k-£5k Entrepreneur & Reading Room CEO, Margaret Manning, is a successful business keynote speaker on women in business, entrepreneurship & digital communications.
E E: £2k-£5k The Global CFO of Shell Aviation at only 35, Marianne Abib-Pech has since left corporate life to embark on her own entrepreneurial ventures.
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Our diversity and equality speakers challenge thinking and inspire action. They share lived experiences, research and practical strategies to create fairer, more inclusive workplaces. Their talks are honest, empowering and solution-focused — sparking conversations that lead to lasting cultural change.
Yes. Many highlight how inclusion drives innovation, creativity and better decision-making. They connect DEI principles to leadership, talent development and customer engagement, helping audiences see diversity not just as the right thing to do, but the smart thing to do.
They’re ideal for leadership conferences, HR and culture events, or awareness days such as International Women’s Day or Pride Month. Their talks resonate across all audiences, providing powerful perspective and encouraging action.
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