On 19th February 2025, the British Broadcasting Commission (B.B.C) played host to a pioneering event in London that brought together thought leaders, practitioners, and experts from diverse backgrounds to share their insights on inclusive leadership. The event, themed “Inclusive Leadership Insight: An Invitation to Learn from Thought Leaders, Practitioners and Experts,” was a resounding success, attracting a diverse audience of professionals, entrepreneurs, and change-makers.
The event featured a stellar lineup of speakers and panelists, including:
Dr.( Mrs.) Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu(O.F.R) – Industrialist, philanthropist, leader
Festus Akinbusoye – Former Police and Crime Commissioner, fmr Board member, college of policing and chair of Eastern Region Special Operations Unit.
Lalita Taylor – (Executive producer BBC) Chair BBC Wistem and leadership fellow Windsor Castle
Daniel Ikuenobe – CEO, Elevate Africa.
Dr.Tonye Idaminabo FRSA – CEO, African Achievers.
Dr. Mena Ewhrudjakpor FRCEM, EBCEM – Emergency medicine consultant, Honorary lecturer | Entrepreneur | Philanthropist | Private Investor.
Ramaa Sharma – Inclusivity Expert, Reuters Institute. ( Panelist)
Horatio Georgestone – Managing Director @ YDWC |Senior policy advisor at HM Treasury.
Lopa Patel MBE – Digital Entrepreneur , Chair and non-executive Director.
Sharold Palmer – Head of Digital and Embrace staff Network, Financial Times. ( Panelist)
Banke kuku – Creative director and founder @bankekuku.
Nyasha Michelle – Broadcast Journalist and Reporter, BBC.
Rose Sandy Founder Hatrper Collins Academy and publisher ( Panelist) .
Eman Martin-Vignerte (Director of Political Affairs, Bosch UK)
Philip Robinson – Head of Portfolio performance, BBC Product Group.
The event was organized by Global Reputation Forum . Global Reputation Forum is a subsidiary of Reputation poll International (A Leading Global Reputation management Firm Registered in the United Kingdom). The Forum is focused on creating a global platform to facilitate the exchange of ideas and resources amongst various industries in order to advance social innovation and technology and to influence stakeholder perceptions and public conversations about organizations and their brands on a global scale, while fostering economic growth and addressing societal challenges as well as maintaining integrity and transparency.
The Global Reputation Forum event in London was a groundbreaking success, providing attendees with valuable insights, practical tips, and inspiration to become more inclusive leaders. The event highlighted the importance of inclusive leadership in driving business success and creating a more equitable and just society.