Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery is a powerful portfolio of iconic entertainment, news, and sports brands. We bring people, technology, and the world’s best storytellers together to drive culture and meaningful connection.

At Warner Bros. Discovery we believe in authentic, meaningful connection—to each other, to culture, and to our consumer. That’s why we empower fearless storytellers who bring our world into focus—and create cultural touchstones with the power to draw us together.

We believe fans and brands deserve more relevant, engaging advertising experiences. That’s why across our iconic portfolio, we’re tapping an unrivaled mix of data, insights, and technology to build smarter, more meaningful ways for brands to connect.

We believe creative talent and partners deserve freedom, support, and more opportunities for lasting cultural impact. That’s why we provide the widest canvas of premium brands, platforms, and formats for their stories to shine and break through.

A diversity of voices, perspectives, and experience is critical to our business, our content, and a culture of innovation. That’s why we’re building a more inclusive home for world-class talent of all backgrounds—and clearing new paths to grow within and across our brands.

We believe the enduring power of stories can open our eyes to the world, to each other, and to new and different perspectives

Chief Inclusion Officer

Senior Vice President, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, International

AICPA

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is the national professional organization of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in the United States, with more than 418,000 members in 143 countries in business and industry, public practice, government, education, student affiliates and international associates.Founded in 1887, the organization sets ethical standards for the profession and U.S. auditing standards for audits of private companies, non-profit organizations, federal, state and local governments. It also develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination. The AICPA maintains offices in New York City; Washington, DC; Durham, NC; and Ewing, NJ.

Member Board of Directors

The WICT Network

The WICT Network is a global organization whose mission is to create women leaders who transform our industry. The WICT Network has grown to encompass more than 10,000 members spanning 24 chapters worldwide, including the U.K., Latin America and Europe.

As an organization dedicated to improving gender diversity in the workplace, they have a responsibility to their members, stakeholders and the industry at large, to be at the forefront of change. 

The WICT Network supports the industry by commissioning original gender diversity research, convening executive education programs, and providing a strong B2B membership network to help build a more robust pipeline of talented women.

Global Board Director

Kaplan UK

Part of the Board as an independent member. The Kaplan International Pathways UK Senior 
Management Team is the body with ultimate decision-making powers in Kaplan International 
Pathways for its UK activities. It acts as the Executive Board and is the governing body for 
Kaplan International Pathways. The Executive Board is responsible for the strategic oversight 
and management of the Kaplan International Pathways colleges.

Non Executive Director

Emma Bowen Foundation

The Emma Bowen Foundation (EBF) is dedicated to building a more diverse and inclusive media and technology industry by developing promising talent of color and preparing them for careers in media, innovation, and social impact. Our mission is to ensure that future industry leaders reflect the diversity of our communities.

Board Members serve as strategic advisors, champions of the mission, and stewards of the Foundation’s long-term sustainability. They bring leadership, expertise, and influence to help EBF grow its impact while upholding its values of equity, opportunity, and representation.

Board Member

The Premier League

PLEDIS leads and supports all 20 Premier League clubs, and several within the English Football League (EFL), to embed and advance EDI across their organisations. It is a key instrument in driving ongoing organisational, administrative and cultural change across the League.

The PLEDIS is ambitious in its aim to create Club-wide change and covers all areas of a Club’s activities, including its role as an employer, its match day operations, its academy, first team, CCO and fans.

The Panel’s role is to verify that the requirements of the PLEDIS have been met and to provide advice and high-level recommendations to help Clubs further develop their EDI work. It is made up of independent experts from a range of disciplines and backgrounds, all of whom have significant experience at a senior, strategic level in progressing EDI within organisations.

Independent Panel Member- Premier League Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard 

WORK180

Women continue to face a multitude of barriers in the workplace, which are often compounded with prejudices such as racism, ableism, and ageism. These inequities are more than just a moral issue; holding back over half the world’s population is negatively impacting us all, including businesses.

The WORK180 team is dedicated to removing these barriers, and we do this by focusing on our mission: To raise organizational standards so that all women* can choose workplaces where they can thrive.

*by women, we mean all who identify and/or experience oppression as a woman (including cis, trans, intersex, non-binary or gender non-conforming individuals).

World 50, Inc.

Executive Member

Champions UK plc

Champions Speakers work with the world’s most influential after dinner speakers, sector-specific specialists, event hosts and corporate entertainment. A family-run business serving over 5000 events in 66 countries worldwide, we place top-class talent at your fingertips.

A founding member of the European Association of Speakers Bureaux (EASB), we were named 57th in The Sunday Times’ Fast Track 100 in association with Sir Richard Branson, and included in the London Stock Exchange’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain.

While we love to be recognised with awards, we are most proud that our clients keep coming back. By identifying the specifications of your event, we ensure our speakers champion the core values of your brand. Our team go above and beyond to make every event a success.

That’s why we have earned the trust of blue-chip companies, SMEs, governments and institutions internationally.

18 years on from our foundation, our team of two has become 100+ agents and support staff, serving major global hubs such as London, Dubai, Beijing and New York winning us a reputation within the UK and worldwide as an industry-leading after dinner speakers bureau. No matter your niche, the Champions Speakers agency provides access to an unrivalled database of 5000 speakers from the worlds of sport, business, technology, the military and more.

Offering keynote, motivational and after dinner speakers, as well as awards hosts and entertainment suited to all briefs and budgets, you can be sure your talent rings true to the essence of your event. Extending a helping hand in your quest to inspire and entertain, we help clients convey their message emphatically.

With COVID-19 temporarily halting all live events, we are working with speakers and organisers to deliver them virtually. Take a look at our roster of speakers for online

Keynote Speaker 

AIFS

American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) is one of the oldest, largest and most respected cultural exchange organisations in the world. 

Since 1964, AIFS has been a leading organization providing cultural exchange and educational opportunities for more than 1.5 million young people.

For over 50 years, we have been committed to cross-cultural exchange. Under the direction of Chairman & CEO William L. Gertz, AIFS continues to operate its diverse selection of programs as a social enterprise. AIFS maintains an organizational structure that ensures that we have the resources to find new and innovative ways to pursue our core mission of bringing the world together; a mission dedicated to achieving positive social outcomes through global outreach

Guest Lecturer

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.

Dr. Asif Sadiq MBE

Looking sharp is easy. Delivering results is harder.

In every organization, there are people who look the part, always composed, confident, well-spoken. But appearance alone don’t drive performance.

Real value comes from those who do the work: the ones refining details, solving problems quietly, and pushing projects forward even when no one’s watching.

Professionalism isn’t just about presentation, it’s about output, accountability, and consistency.

So while it’s important to show up well, let’s remember that looking sharp means very little if the work behind it isn’t done.

#Leadership #Accountability #WorkEthic #CorporateCulture #Professionalism

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