The UnderOne Diversity & Inclusion Awards celebrate global changemakers making a tangible impact in the DEI space. As we prepare for another unforgettable event, we are thrilled to introduce our 2025 panel of judges—visionary leaders and advocates committed to spotlighting transformative contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
This year’s judging panel includes professionals from diverse industries and backgrounds, each with expertise and dedication to evaluating the nominations. Explore their full profiles and learn more about the experts reviewing this year’s entries.
DEI Innovation Award
- Steve Anderson, CEO, The Age Diversity Forum
- Deborah Richards, Former EDI Leader, IBM UK and Ireland
- Vicky Ilankovan, Executive Director, Equal Measures UK
DEI Rising Star Award
- Dr. Mark Esho MBE, Director, Easy Internet Services
- Sanchia Alasia, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, Transport for London
- Oluwatomi Laguda, Membership DEI Manager, RICS
DEI Thought Leader & Influencer Award
- Chris Pinner, Founder & Coach, Innerfit
- Sarah Stephenson-Hunter, Founding Co-Director, Simply Equality Ltd
- Lawrence Heming, VP of EMEA Diversity & Inclusion, Morgan Stanley
Diverse & Inclusive Company Culture Award
- Aneeta Madhavan, Co-Founder, Talking Cranes
- Shauna Roper, Head of Inclusion, HSBC
- Briony Grogan, Director of People & Culture, Pan Macmillan
Global Inclusion Excellence Award
- Cecil Peters, EMEA Head of DEI, J.P. Morgan
- Carol Watson, Global DEI Manager, Burson
- Neila Butt, Creative Diversity Lead, Channel 4
Inclusion in Sustainability Award
- Alan Holmes, Global Head of DEI, Clyde & Co
- Cameron McKinnon, Head of Sustainability, Innocent Drinks
- Sybil Taunton, Head of DEI, RICS
Social Impact & Community Engagement Award
- David Taylor, Senior Advisor EDI, Crowe UK
- Lucy Adler, Director of D&I, SHL
- Jon Hering, Head of Commercial, Black Bullion
Trailblazer Employee Resource Group Award
- Dr. Noémie Hermeking, D&I Officer, FortSchritt Bayern
- Kim Sabate, Founder, TRANSetter
- Andrew Walker, DEI Manager, Ardonagh
Creative Diversity Campaign Award
- Yasmine Alani, Head of Creative Learning & DEI, Media Zoo
- Carrie Adams, Global Head of Inclusion, Reckitt
- Matt Foster, Director of Strategic Inclusion, Ogilvy
Wellbeing Champion Award
- Michael Adu, Founder, London Stress Centre
- Andy Hazelwood-Goff, DEI & Wellbeing Manager, Capgemini
- Aneeka Neehaul, DEI Manager, Rethink Mental Illness
DEI Talent Acquisition Award
- Neil Stanley, Head of Talent, TUI Group
- Denise Keating, CEO, HR Umbrella
- Stephen Adeoye, Founder & CEO, Beyond Education
Each of these judges brings a unique perspective and invaluable expertise, ensuring a fair and thorough evaluation of the nominations. Their collective experience spans industries such as finance, technology, healthcare, travel, media and beyond, making this one of our most dynamic judging panels yet.
Nominate Now!
If you or your organisation are making a difference in DEI, now is the time to be recognised! Submissions for the 2025 UnderOne Diversity & Inclusion Awards are open—don’t miss the chance to highlight your impact.
🔗 Submit your nomination today: www.uniteunderone.com
Join Us for the UnderOne Diversity and Inclusion Awards, A Day of Inspiration and Celebration.
The awards ceremony, proudly powered by Clyde & Co. as the Headline Sponsor, will spotlight the achievements of this year’s DEI champions. Their stories of innovation, perseverance, and impact will inspire attendees from around the globe.
Join us on July 11, 2025, at the Chicago Booth London Conference Centre as we honour those making a real difference in DEI.
