The Culture and Inclusion Leaders Summit provides a space for practitioners within member companies to come together in a safe space environment to; connect, learn and share good practice, in pursuit of achieving race equity in senior leadership across the UK business community.
Summit Agenda
13:00 Arrivals, refreshments and a light lunch
13:35 Opening remarks, Richard DeNetto, CEO, Change the Race Ratio
13:40 Host welcome, Sara Goffe, Senior Global EDI Manager, Sage plc
13:45 Workshop: Creating an Inclusive Workplace
An interactive workshop led by Adrian Walcott and Martin Roach from Brands with Values.
15:05 Refreshment Break
15:30 Panel Debate: Retention and Promotion of Diverse Talent
Hear from a stellar panel of members on the changes they have made to systems and the programmes they have implemented to reduce and remove barriers to progress and ensure that all talent can thrive and achieve their full potential.
Speakers
Rukasana Bhaijee, Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, The FT
Dr. Jummy Okoya, Dean of Office for Institutional Equity & Associate Professor, University of East London
Sara Goffe, Senior Global EDI Manager, Sage plc
Chioma Olaleye, Senior Manager Talent Development, AMS
16:25 2025 Progress Report Key Insights, Richard DeNetto, CEO, Change the Race Ratio
Hear about the collective progress made by members to increase representation in senior leadership and develop a more inclusive workplace culture.
16:40 Refreshments and peer connections
17:00 Close
