Janhavi has over 30 years of experience advising companies, directors, and entrepreneurs on corporate governance, company law, and intellectual property protection. She is a recognised expert in international commercial transactions and has worked with directors and organisations across sectors, including government and supranational bodies. Currently, she is the CEO of the Academy for Board Excellence and Programme Lead for IOD's Governance flagship programmes, with a passion for supporting business and philanthropic ventures as a non-executive and advisor.

Kieran is the Founder and Managing Partner of Board Excellence, with over 23 years of experience serving on boards as CEO, Executive Director, Non-Executive Director, and Board Chair. He works with boards across the UK, Ireland, and internationally. A recognised thought leader in board dynamics and governance, Kieran has pioneered approaches to optimise collaboration between Executive and Non-Executive members, helping boards excel for shareholders, employees, and stakeholders.

Marjorie is an independent non-executive director in the financial services sector and Chairperson of the Legal Resources Centre. She serves as an external member of the Prudential Regulation Committee of the Bank of England. A passionate leadership and life coach, she advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a Past President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, she was its first person of colour and youngest president in 160 years.

Rachel is a leadership and transformation specialist, coach, and founder of Narachi Leadership, dedicated to empowering leaders towards courageous, authentic leadership. She has worked with top executives and emerging leaders from the UN, World Bank, McKinsey, and Yale. An Oxford and Cape Town graduate, Rachel is a Mandela Rhodes Scholar, Tutu Fellow, and was named one of the 100 Most Influential Young Africans in 2019. She believes Africa’s future depends on bold, authentic leadership.

Deborah is the current finance programme lead at the IoD, UK. She is widely credited with the ability to translate and communicate complex technical subjects and information simply and clearly with an emphasis on practical application – why do you need to understand this, and how will you apply it in your role? Deborah’s training experience over many years encompasses a diverse range of organisations, including corporate clients, financial institutions as well as public sector bodies and charities, both in the UK and internationally. Examples include the Bank of England, Linkedin, Microgen, Morgan Stanley, IBM, a number of Stock Exchanges and Westminster Council.

Otilia Phiri has solidified her reputation as a leader in the African legal tech space. She is a legal professional with over 15 years of experience across the Middle East and Africa, specialising in the intersection of law and technology. As Principal Corporate Counsel at Microsoft, she leads commercial legal support for businesses in Africa, engaging with private and public sector organisations on technology regulations. Before Microsoft, Otilia held legal roles in the technology and infrastructure sectors, including Legal Advisor at Nakheel and Samsung Construction & Engineering, working on landmark projects like Palm Jumeirah and Burj Khalifa. She also served as Legal Counsel at Nokia during its acquisition by Microsoft.

Steve Cadigan is a talent strategist and leadership advisor with over 30 years of experience in the tech industry, specialising in building winning teams in fast-paced environments. As LinkedIn’s first Chief HR Officer, he led the company through its hyper-growth phase and helped shape its culture. Steve is now a sought-after speaker and advisor, working with organisations worldwide on talent strategies, leadership, and the future of work. Prior to LinkedIn, he held senior HR roles at companies like Cisco, EMC, and Electronic Arts, guiding teams through significant periods of growth and transformation.