Experience

PGIM

• Financial Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Head of DEI Strategy & Industry Engagement

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  A newly created role to drive the continued evolution of PGIM's DEI strategy, with a particular focus on developing global research and thought leadership to create positive change in the asset management industry. PGIM is committed to the pursuit of equity by promoting diversity and dismantling barriers to entry. My role aims to broaden our diversity partnerships globally, whilst also leading the DEI strategy for the EMEA region. A newly created role to drive the continued evolution of PGIM's DEI strategy, with a particular focus on developing global research and thought leadership to create positive change in the asset management industry. PGIM is committed to the pursuit of equity by promoting diversity and dismantling barriers to entry. My role aims to broaden our diversity partnerships globally, whilst also leading the DEI strategy for the EMEA region.



Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Diversity & Inclusion EMEA

  • Nov 2020 - Nov 2022

  I designed and led a programme of inclusive culture change across the EMEA region to achieve SMBC Group's ambition to create an environment where every employee is able to be their authentic self. Extensive advisory to the Board and Executive Committee, designing and delivering a new, progressive D&I strategy. Working collaboratively with colleagues in our Head Office in Tokyo, as well as with the Americas and APAC regions. Focused on medium and long-term strategic solutions to generate sustainable growth and diversify perspectives to influence and guide leaders to step intentionally into their role as inclusive culture carriers. Driving change with a strong focus on regulatory and conduct risk.



Santander UK

• United Kingdom
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Inclusion & Diversity Lead, HR Culture & Inclusion (18mth FTC)

  • Jul 2019 - Nov 2020

  I built and delivered strategic I&D initiatives to promote and embed inclusivity across Santander and to enable 24,000+ colleagues to thrive; driven by insight-led solutions and a collaborative approach to culture change. I built and delivered strategic I&D initiatives to promote and embed inclusivity across Santander and to enable 24,000+ colleagues to thrive; driven by insight-led solutions and a collaborative approach to culture change.



Timewise

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programme Director, Gender Diversity & Flexible Working Advisory

  • Jun 2016 - May 2019

  Timewise is a gender diversity consultancy and flexible working specialist. I led a team of consultants to design and deliver advisory expertise on inclusive culture change to an extensive client portfolio across a range of sectors including financial and professional services, retail, STEM. Timewise is a gender diversity consultancy and flexible working specialist. I led a team of consultants to design and deliver advisory expertise on inclusive culture change to an extensive client portfolio across a range of sectors including financial and professional services, retail, STEM.



Deutsche Bank

• Germany
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• VP, Regulatory Group

  • Feb 2015 - Jun 2016

  I had responsibility and oversight for regulatory reform preparation, identifying and assessing new and changing regulations that impact the UK and Ireland for Operations across all Deutsche Bank directorates. Represented COO division on the UK Diversity Council. Career mentor and ally of Deutsche Bank’s Diversity Affinity Networks. I had responsibility and oversight for regulatory reform preparation, identifying and assessing new and changing regulations that impact the UK and Ireland for Operations across all Deutsche Bank directorates. Represented COO division on the UK Diversity Council. Career mentor and ally of Deutsche Bank’s Diversity Affinity Networks.



Morgan Stanley

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Network Manager (Consulting/Projects)

  • Mar 2014 - Dec 2014

  A temporary role as my reintroduction to financial services following a two and half year career break for caring responsibilities. I conducted pricing negotiation of agent bank fees, established guidelines for the due diligence of securities depositories, and published market information for clients. A temporary role as my reintroduction to financial services following a two and half year career break for caring responsibilities. I conducted pricing negotiation of agent bank fees, established guidelines for the due diligence of securities depositories, and published market information for clients.



Goldman Sachs

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director, Bank Relations and Market Infrastructure

  • May 2000 - Jun 2011

  During my 11 year tenure, I held a number of roles in Treasury and Bank Relations & Market Infrastructure, including relationship management of our custodial banks across EMEA & APAC. Additional responsibilities in the UK Women's Network and involved in the inception of other diversity networks. During my 11 year tenure, I held a number of roles in Treasury and Bank Relations & Market Infrastructure, including relationship management of our custodial banks across EMEA & APAC. Additional responsibilities in the UK Women's Network and involved in the inception of other diversity networks.



Barclays

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Reconciliations Analyst

  • Jun 1999 - May 2000