Asif is the Chief Global Inclusion Officer  for Warner Bros. Discovery, he was previously the Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Impact at adidas and has a long and rich career in the diversity and inclusion space with senior executive roles at The Telegraph Media Group, EY Financial Services and the City of London Police. He is a board member for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and a member of the board of advisors for Hedley May. Over his 20-year career he has worked in Europe, North America, Middle East, Africa and Asia.  
  
Asif has been credited with impactful global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion activities and programs across organizations, that have created a strong sense of belonging for all and resulted in truly diverse workplaces. He has been key in building synergies between internal and external D&I efforts within organizations, ensuring diversity and inclusion is embedded in all elements of a business, resulting in innovative, creative and inclusive products and services.   
  
Asif is listed as one of the most influential Global D&I Leaders by Hive Learning, the CIPD’s Top 20 Power list and a LinkedIn Influencer. He is winner of numerous awards including the highly commended Head of Diversity Award at the European Diversity Awards and was honoured with an MBE in 2017 by the Queen and granted the freedom of the City of London in 2016. He is a member of the HR Guild, The Worshipful  Company of Security Professionals, a Companion at CMI and is a Freeman of the City.  

He is a passionate and inspirational Global Leader, co author and a renowned keynote speaker with the ability to empower individuals and create a truly inclusive environment for all. Asif has been key in implementing D&I activities and programs as well as connecting with stakeholders at all levels of organisations to build strong and influential relationships with influencers. Asif acts as a role model, providing governance across businesses on D&I and is committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all.

Asif was granted an honorary doctorate by The Open University in recognition of his innovative and socially responsible business developments and exceptional contributions in the field of diversity, inclusion and belonging globally. He is a regular Tedx speaker, where he has spoken on topics ranging from the journey from Diversity and Inclusion to belonging to creating psychological safety for all.

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Lead on Diversity and Inclusion.
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Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead

Name screening sanctions/pep filter (NSS), tuning, test design and governance. Using Sanctions Testing (STS), to measure efficiency and effectiveness of sanctions filters.  Data analysis. Utilising Tableau to design and populate dashboards to communicate to leadership. 

Co-ordinator of SWIFT's diversity and inclusion network.

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Data Science/Analytics/Engineering Chapter Lead - Financial Crime Compliance

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

A variety of roles encompassing data analysis skills leadership, data analytics technology and strategy, digital forensics, team management, counter terrorism, parliamentary liaison, senior briefings and IT security functions.

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The Temple Music Foundation

Publicity, donor relationship management, press conferences and releases, web editing and event management.

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Ethical Investment Research Service

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With 20 years of experience in data and security; my expertise spans data insights, sanctions filter testing and assurance, data analytics, name matching, sanctions filter tuning, screening policy governance, diversity, equity and inclusion strategy and programme implementation, computer forensics, counter terrorism and geopolitics. I am a persuasive and confident communicator; using enthusiasm to build relationships across organisations.

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