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 Mark Clemmit is a renowned and hugely popular football presenter with both fans and players alike. A self-starter, Mark’s ability to drive audience engagement makes him a natural host and facilitator on the corporate circuit.
D D: £5k-£10k Mark Foster is Britain's most decorated male swimmer, with 51 international medals, eight world records, and five Olympic Games behind him. Mark was chosen by Team GB to carry the Union Jack at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Now a beloved BBC commentator and TV personality, he combines his sporting expertise with advocacy for LGBTQ+ equality and healthy lifestyles.
A A: £25k and over Martina Navratilova is widely regarded as the greatest all-round tennis player in history, with 59 Grand Slam titles and a legacy that extends beyond the court through her outspoken advocacy for equality and human rights. She won the Wimbledon women's singles title a record 9 times and was famously described by Billie Jean King as "the greatest singles, doubles and mixed doubles player who's ever lived."
E E: £2k-£5k Martine Wright lost both legs in the 7/7 London bombings, yet she considers herself lucky. She was honoured with the BBC Helen Rollason Award Sports Personality of the Year 2012 award.
B B: £15k- £25k 'Queen of Shops' Mary Portas is recognised as a leading retail marketing guru having worked with brands such as Harvey Nichols, Harrods, Top Shop and Miss Selfridge to name but a few.
A A: £25k and over Former President of Ireland and previously United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson is an outstanding international keynote speaker.
E E: £2k-£5k Matt is an inspiring transgender speaker with a unique take on identity, courage, acceptance and social ‘norms’.
E E: £2k-£5k Matt Lindley is a serving airline pilot and former RAF pilot, delivering a unique story addressing not just leadership, accountability and culture to the business world, but also address diversity and equality through his experience as one of the first openly gay RAF pilots.
E E: £2k-£5k Serving as one of the Metropolitan Police Service’s most senior officers, Maxine Hulme QPM rose through the ranks of one of the most highly pressured working environments that exists.
D D: £5k-£10k Meg Zeenat Wamithi is a global mental health leader and consultant and founder of My Mind Matters Too, a youth- led mental health research and development company to support those suffering from mental health issues. In 2019, Meg was recognised as one of the most inspiring black students in the UK and received the Diana Award.
E E: £2k-£5k Michael Fuller QPM is a trailblazing former Chief Constable whose powerful story of leadership, resilience, and inclusion continues to inspire change across sectors.
C C: £10k-£15k Michelle King is a keynote speaker, researcher, writer, advocate and a leading global expert in organisational culture, equality and gender.
E E: £2k-£5k Digital content creator and motivational speaker Milly Pickles fired herself to internet superstardom at the start of the pandemic after posting videos on TikTok documenting life as a disabled athlete and amputee.
E E: £2k-£5k Mohsin Zaidi is a criminal barrister, an advocate for LGBT rights, BAME representation and social mobility and is on the board of Stonewall. His memoir, 'A Dutiful Boy', has been named a Guardian, GQ and New Statesman Book of the Year.
A A: £25k and over What if you could harness the power of the free market to solve the problems of poverty, hunger, and inequality? Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus is doing exactly that.
D D: £5k-£10k Naomi Schiff is a Rwandan-Belgian female racing driver and television presenter. After winning a multitude of races in various global series, competing in the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring, and Le Mans, Naomi was selected to compete in the W series championship. Today she works with Sky Sports F1 as a presenter and analyst alongside the rest of the team, as well as other media engagements in the motorsport world.
E E: £2k-£5k Naomi Sesay is diversity and inclusion expert who is highly-regarded as an inspiring and thought-provoking speaker who will challenge audiences to create a truly diverse workforce
E E: £2k-£5k Physiologist, workshop facilitator and mindfulness expert.
C C: £10k-£15k The former CEO and co-owner of Mercedes F1, and its current Commercial Advisor, Nick Fry has worked in the fast-paced world of motorsport since 2002.
E E: £2k-£5k Nicolas Hamilton is a keynote speaker with the prime example of ‘you can do anything if you put your mind to it’.
D D: £5k-£10k Welsh referee and LGBTQ patron.
C C: £10k-£15k Oona King is the Diversity Director at YouTube.
C C: £10k-£15k Reni Eddo-Lodge is a London-based, award-winning journalist. She has written for the New York Times, the Voice, Daily Telegraph, Guardian, Independent, Stylist, Inside Housing, the Pool, Dazed and Confused, and the New Humanist.
C C: £10k-£15k A versatile, award-winning comedian, singer, and writer, internationally renowned for his cabaret hosting skills, LGBTQI+ advocacy, and numerous accolades in both Australia and the UK.
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Send us your event details via our enquiry form. The more information you share about your organisation, audience and goals, the easier it will be for our team to recommend the right diversity and equality speaker. We’ll respond within an hour to discuss availability, fees and how they can tailor their message to your event.
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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