Belinda Parmar, OBE

Belinda Parmar OBE is a diversity campaigner and the CEO of The Empathy Business and a Non-Executive Director for the Ministry of Defence. Belinda uses the science of empathy to change the way companies transform their organisations focusing on leadership, communications and operations. She is the creator of the Global Empathy Index which was published in the Harvard Business Review- the first index to measure empathy and inclusion at scale.  

”Just wanted to give you some feedback on Belinda, who spoke at our IWD event today as we really couldn’t have asked for a better speaker. She took the time to prep with us (more than once), she really listened to our goals for the event and tailored her content with examples to match our audience expectations. Her delivery on the day was incredible;  personable, funny, authentic and solicited really strong feedback from our attendees. We would absolutely recommend her to other businesses looking for someone to speak in her area of expertise and please don’t hesitate to contact me if anyone needs a reference.” –Laura Hillier, Marketing Director EMEA, Bullhorn

  Belinda works with large companies to implement hundreds of ‘nudges’ and interventions that organically build an empathy revolution and give people simple practical ways they can create more inclusive cultures. Her focus is on belonging  and diversity and creating more courageous cultures.  

Belinda’s most sought-after keynote topics include:

• AI and the role of the Human
• Transforming the corporate world with Empathy and Diversity

  Belinda was Empathy-In-Residence at Barclays, Lloyds and Centrica and she created the first ever Empathy Hub in Europe’s largest bank. Belinda was chosen in 2019 to speak at Davos as she is a Young Global Leader for the World Economic Forum.  

“It was an empowering session and I personally found Belinda’s way of influencing and storytelling very inspiring. I will be applying the lessons learned in my professional and personal life.” –Matt Hammonds, NHS

  Belinda was awarded an OBE in 2015 by the Queen for her services to women in technology. In 2020, she was chosen as one of the top 20 Global Public Figures in Diversity and in 2021 she was voted a top 20 Diversity Champion. Belinda has a law degree and a languages degree and believes that the magic in companies happens when you combine rational and emotional thinking to drive change. Belinda is the author of Little Miss Geek which is used in schools to inspire young women to become tech pioneers and is currently shortlisted for Woman of the Year 2022 in the Women in IT Awards.   Belinda’s recent achievements include:

• Global Leaders in Consulting 2023 – ALM Consulting  2023
• Best Business Consultancy 2022 – CEO Monthly  2022
• Leader of the Year, HR Awards, Shortlist, 2022
• Woman of the Year, Shortlist, 2022,
• Women In Marketing 2021, nominee
• Top 20 Diversity Champions in 2021
• Top 20 Global Diversity Figures in public life in 2020
• Changemaker 2020 Finalist in the Drum
• Awarded in 2020 a Champion of Change commendation by Management Today
• Listed as one of the UK’s most influential women in tech in 2020 & 2021

  Teemat: AI and the Role of the Human | Transforming the Corporate World with Empathy and Diversity