Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) can too often be overlooked at board level. Yet the issues – and risks – it raises are of strategic importance to the organisation.
In this special session, expert employment legal adviser Ranjit Dhindsa, partner at Field Fisher, will share her insight into the effective ED&I strategies and what the issues are for boards to consider.
She will cover topics including:
– Why is embedding an inclusive culture an important issue for executives and non-executives?
– What is the difference between positive action and positive discrimination?
– What disputes could arise if an inclusion and diversity strategy is not properly devised and implemented?
There will be a Q&A discussion and a chance for members to share their experiences under Chatham House rule.
Speakers
Fiona Hathorn
CEO of WB Directors
Fiona, CEO of WB Directors, is an accomplished non-executive director and advisor across several organisations. Currently, she serves as an advisor to Peel Hunt (a mid-cap stockbroker), is the Chair of the Nominations Committee at Hanx (an FMCG start-up) and is a member of the advisory board for the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership at King’s College London. Fiona is a recognised expert in Governance, Regulation, and Talent Management. Previously, she was a director at Hill Samuel Asset Management, where she led the Global Emerging Markets Equity Investment Team. Additionally, she has advised the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) and served as a judge for the Non-Executive Director Awards, sponsored by The Sunday Times, as well as for Veuve Clicquot’s Bold Woman and Future Awards.Ranjit Dhindsa
Partner and Head of EPIC (Employment, Pensions, Immigration and Compliance), FieldFisher
Ranjit is the UK Head of EPIC (Employment, Pensions, Immigration and Compliance) at FieldFisher, which is based across four locations in the UK, London, Birmingham, Belfast and Manchester. She also sits on the firms Executive Committee. Ranjit has an external role as a member of Council at Aston University and sits on its Audit and Risk Committee.