Experience in technology and a personal crisis led Louise Perry to focus on the problems of others. What’s your story? I spent thirty years as a Creative Director in advertising, design and digital technology – that was the plan. Then life intervened spectacularly. A mental health crisis, three months in …

An innate curiosity and a determination to solve problems have sent Frank Vitetta on a path to understanding the machinations of AI. What’s your story? I started in digital marketing more than 20 years ago, doing SEO and lead generation for tech companies. Eventually I founded Orchid Box, a small …

Appreciating the value of relationships and mentoring late in her career lead Liz Bradford to spread the knowledge to the benefit of others. What’s your story? I’m a farm girl who went to the big city(ies) to make her fortune and instead found burnout and passion. A banker for two …

Genuine curiosity and an excitement in the way innovation is challenging traditional businesses are what drive Jane Ayaduray What’s your story? I consider myself to be an accidental DEI practitioner. I was working as a Head of HR for a bank in the Middle East when I started exploring new …

What time do you rise and shine? I tend to get up at 4am each morning. On weekends I might sleep in until 6am. What is your morning routine? I wake up, freshen up and go downstairs; make myself a cup of tea. I then relax and do my 5-minute …

Inspired by leading women in the mining industry, Tania Bookallil balances innovation with ecological commitment. What’s your story? My story is a journey of continuous learning and growth. From my early beginnings in rural Australia to my financial career across the globe, I sought and continue to seek inspiration and …

Being exposed to profound poverty in his teens has motivated Ray Uddin to achieve in a variety of enterprises. What’s your story? I started working at age 8 in the market, age 14, I was sent to Bangladesh, where witnessing poverty inspired my mission to help the needy. After returning …

Improv comedy, acting and debating are not skills usually associated with accountants, but Imran Hussain has used them to further his career in finance. What’s your story? I was born in the East End of London in 1978. I managed to get my education up to degree level and became …

Using her computing expertise, and motivated by family tragedy, Charlene Doak-Gebauer is committed to raising awareness of, and eradicating, digital child sexual abuse. What’s your story? I am a computer science specialist in education and network administrator. My family was victim of the crime of child pornography twice, one when …

Inspired by a grandmother who had died before she was born, Sekayi Mutambirwa has refused to accept the cultural norms of the society she grew up in. What’s your story? I started my career in IT management consulting, travelling around Europe leading digital transformation projects in banks. I also angel …