Ethnicity pay gap conference

Professor David Mba

Professor Mba is the Vice-Chancellor of Birmingham City University and Co-Chair of the Black Leaders in Higher Education network. He studied Aerospace Engineering at the University of Hertfordshire and completed a PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Cranfield University. Throughout his career, he has been committed to improving representation and opportunities for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic individuals in higher education.

Dr Heather Melville OBE

Dr Melville is a British banker and Senior Managing Director at Teneo, leading the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practice. She also serves as the Chancellor of the University of York. With over 40 years of experience, she is recognised for advancing inclusive cultures in corporate and international banking, technology, and professional services.

Dianne Greyson

Dianne Greyson is the founder of the #EthnicityPayGap campaign, advocating for pay equity across ethnic groups. She is also the Managing Partner of Synergised Solutions and Director of Equilibrium Mediation Consulting, focusing on equality and fairness in the workplace.

Professor Jason Arday

Professor Arday is a sociologist specialising in race, inequality, and education. In March 2023, he was appointed as the Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Cambridge, becoming the youngest Black professor in the university's history. Diagnosed with global developmental delay and autism spectrum disorder in early childhood, he learned to speak at 11 and read at 18, overcoming significant challenges to achieve academic prominence.

Shauna Roper

Shauna Roper serves as the Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion at HSBC UK. She has been a speaker at events such as the Black Women Business Talks, sharing insights on fostering inclusive workplaces and her personal journey in overcoming societal expectations.

Anthony Horigan

Anthony Horrigan is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Spktral, a consultancy specialising in pay gap analysis. After leaving university during a computing science degree, he served for 25 years in the Royal Air Force as a navigator and fighter pilot. Transitioning to the corporate sector, Anthony now leads efforts to promote pay equity and transparency in organisations.

Professor Buge Apampa

Professor Apampa is the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and Experience at the University of East London. She graduated with a first-class honours degree in Pharmacy from the University of Benin, Nigeria, and later completed her PhD at the University of Manchester. She has been instrumental in promoting an equitable and inclusive culture and leadership within academic institutions.

Lee Chambers

Lee Chambers is a British psychologist, entrepreneur, and radio host. He is the founder of Male Allies UK and Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing. He is recognized for his work in analysing inclusion and allyship in the workplace and has been featured in publications such as Vogue and The Guardian.