UK Chapter Committee Members

I’m Clare Walker, Category Group Director at RB and the new Chair of the LEAD Network UK Chapter. LEAD network has established itself as an organisation that can make a positive difference in transforming diversity and inclusion in organisations, which totally connects with RB’s company beliefs and those I hold personally. We are empowered to continue the momentum of change by working together, continuing to grow LEAD in the UK, and being proud of what we achieve.

I am truly passionate about creating and promoting an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, no matter who you are. I am particularly passionate about gender diversity and providing women with the same opportunities as men to advance their careers. I am delighted and honoured to be stepping up into the role of Vice Chair as we continue to lead and drive change to ensure we have a truly representative workforce at all levels across our industry.

I spent 12 years as a Senior Leader at MARS before establishing my Coaching business, which focuses on empowering women with the ‘clarity, confidence and courage’ to become exceptional leaders who deliver results and fulfil their potential. My passion for diversity, coupled with my industry experience, means that I am really excited to be a UK Chapter Committee member. I look forward to meeting many inspiring women, allies, and organisations, and to working together to help transform performance by creating more diverse and inclusive cultures.

I am thrilled to be part of the LEAD Network UK Chapter.  My decision to get involved stems from my own purpose to positively shape the Inclusion and diversity agenda in my circle of influence , removing blockers that stop us all from thriving . Coming from a diverse background means that championing a D&I agenda is pretty much second nature to me. I have always been passionate about creating a more diverse and inclusive environment at work , the mutual benefits to employees, leaders and business in general are well documented. Joining LEAD is an amazing opportunity to do even more with like minded people , leveraging their expertise and experience as we work together to further the diversity and inclusion ambition. Very excited to get started!

I am delighted to join the UK LEAD Chapter. Championing the D&I agenda is something I feel very passionate about. It is a privilege to join LEAD Network’s important work, to help recognise and unlock the full potential of all our colleagues.

I am delighted to be joining the LEAD UK Chapter committee as I am passionate about creating a more inclusive environment for all, where individuals can thrive and achieve their full potential. The more we can ensure everyone feels they truly belong in our industry, the better it will be – not only for those working within it, but also for our customers and the communities we serve too. I can’t wait to get started!

I am very excited to be joining the LEAD Network as I am extremely motivated to be involved in the LEAD Network in order to continue to drive forward the agenda of inclusion in the retail space. Inclusive work cultures where diverse talent is nurtured and recognised drives businesses forward and ensures that both colleagues and customers alike can be themselves. I look forward to working together with a group of like-minded allies to promote the message of diversity & inclusion.

It is an honour to join the LEAD Network UK Chapter and I am very much looking forward to contributing. The idea of fairness in all its forms is something I have felt strongly about for many years. I work for CHEP, the global circular economy pallet and container business, and I am really proud of our own diversity and inclusion journey and how I have contributed to this. Now I feel it’s the right time to contribute more widely and its clear to me that collaboration across businesses and industries will help accelerate progress when it comes to diversity and inclusion. I know its really important to be a male ally when it comes to gender equality and I hope to contribute in my own small way.

“My own passion to build a diverse, inclusive and equitable culture at work has been a key part of my daily life over the past 8 years. This was born from the realisation that we don’t all start in the same place, with the same opportunities.
I believe, that by recognising and valuing our differences, we can improve ourselves, our organisations and our impacts on society. I see my role as an ally, and someone who works to remove barriers to growing diversity. As well as the big changes across organisations and structures, I firmly believe that little things can make big things happen. That’s why I also want to help as many people as possible to understand why IDE matters, and the role we can each play to drive change, conversation by conversation.
Its efforts like those of the LEAD network members that will enable the creation of workplaces where everyone, can Be Themselves, Be Valued and Belong.”

The business case for diversity clearly shows that more diverse companies perform better. We need organizations like LEAD to provide the resources, support, and training that enables women to succeed, be happy in their careers, and contribute directly to their company’s results.