About Janet

Janet is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and a highly experienced Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) leader with over 20 years of expertise in HR, Learning, and Talent roles. She has worked with some of the UK’s most recognised brands, including Whitbread PLC, Sainsbury’s PLC, and Virgin Active Ltd, and has operated at Executive and Board level as part of senior leadership teams.

Janet’s inclusion work has been widely recognised through individual awards and organisational accreditations. She is a sought-after speaker at Diversity, Equity and Inclusion conferences, sharing her insights on creating inclusive cultures that drive business success.

Experience

Janet’s professional experience includes:

• Leading in-house DE&I programmes for FTSE 100 organisations
• Developing and implementing strategic EDI frameworks
• Driving cultural change and behavioural transformation across large businesses
• Advising senior leadership teams on inclusive practices and governance
• Representing organisations at national DE&I events and conferences

Her deep understanding of the challenges businesses face in embedding inclusion makes her a trusted advisor for HR professionals and leaders.

Skills

Janet combines strategic vision with practical delivery to help organisations achieve measurable inclusion outcomes. Her key skills include:

• EDI consultancy and cultural diagnostics
• Inclusive leadership development
• Behavioural change programme design
• Stakeholder engagement at Executive and Board level
• Accreditation and compliance for workplace inclusion

Her ability to navigate complex organisational structures ensures that inclusion strategies are embedded effectively.

Achievements

Janet has achieved numerous accolades for her work in inclusion, including securing top-tier accreditations and awards. A standout achievement was leading her organisation to 10th place in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index 2024, showcasing excellence in LGBT+ inclusion.

She is particularly proud of creating the Thrive Programme, a pioneering initiative supporting young people with Special Educational Needs into employment. With only 4.8% of young people with learning disabilities in paid work in the UK, Janet is passionate about changing this statistic and creating life-changing opportunities.

Her guiding principle:

“Work hard, play hard, and be kind.”

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