Turning neuroinclusion into business impact

Jacquline is a seasoned HR professional. She currently works at Legal & General Investment Management where she develops equal opportunities practices aligned with business priorities.

Jacquline won the Investing in Ethnicity Exceptional Inclusion award in 2024. She has also made significant contributions to companies like Urban Synergy and Lloyds Banking Group, fostering positive work cultures and helping shape environments that value fairness, representation, and belonging.

With a strong background in banking, and an MBA from Westminster University, Jacquline brings strategic thinking and a results-oriented approach to her work.

Neelu is PRA’s Chief Belonging DEI officer and brings 15 years of aerial view combined at the Bank of England and S&P as a rating analyst, regulatory policy adviser and enterprise wide culture change leader. She has also served as a Trustee at Second Step Mental Health Charity. She is known internally for being a motivational, visionary and tenacious leader. Some interesting facts about Neelu include her love for Bollywood dancing and that she is a Happiness Coach.

Charlotte Clarke is a forward-thinking leader with a passion for championing neurodiversity and leveraging technology to create inclusive work environments. As SVP of People Operations at Everway, she brings over 12 years of global HR experience in the SaaS and tech sectors, alongside expertise in the Learning Disability and Mental Ill Health sectors. Charlotte is dedicated to building high-performing, inclusive cultures where everyone is empowered to contribute meaningfully and thrive.

Tom Norrish is the Neurodiversity Lead for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at JPMorganChase, working from their Bournemouth office. He is responsible for making sure that all aspects of an employee’s experience are neuroinclusive. Tom delivers the firm’s Autism at Work programming in the region, so all members of the community have the supports they need to thrive in the workplace. During his 24-year tenure with the firm, Tom has held a broad range of roles, to include Business Operations, Service Management and Technology.

As a member of the neurodivergent community, Tom is passionate about driving neuroinclusive practices for employees in the workplace and developing external programming for neurodivergent students, and emerging talent of all ages.

Mark is a multiple award-winning culture change practitioner. He has delivered numerous projects in the UK and internationally for organizations across a wide variety of sectors, including legal, media, infrastructure, and financial services.

Mark joined Lloyds as Head of Culture in January 2022. He leads an employee outreach and reverse mentoring program, engaging over 45,000 people annually with participants from 84 countries. Mark is a fellow of CIPD and a member of the 5% Club. He has a proven track record in driving impactful change, particularly in the financial services sector.

Ruth Barnes is the Head of Inclusion for EMEA at Hogan Lovells, a role she has held since March 2025. She leads the firm’s regional inclusion strategy across UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, focusing on creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and able to thrive. She has helped design and implement regional and programmes that strengthen community, belonging, improved accessibility and awareness, and champion inclusive leadership across the firm.

Martin founded Everway (formerly Texthelp) in 1996 with a mission to create technology that empowers everyone to communicate more effectively. What started as a company focused on supporting individuals with speech and dexterity challenges has evolved into a leader in neuroinclusive technology, helping people of all abilities read, write, and express their ideas more fluently.

Martin's vision is to unlock the potential of every mind by developing tools that address the unique needs of individuals. Under his leadership, Everway has impacted over 250 million people worldwide, with a goal of reaching one billion by 2030.

Everway now employs 600 people across North America, Europe, and Australia and is backed by Five Arrows, the private equity arm of the Rothschild family. Martin’s dedication to improving literacy and communication has earned him recognition, including the Presidential Award from the International Dyslexia Association for his lifetime contribution to dyslexia and literacy.

In 2022, Martin was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year (Ireland), celebrating his vision and leadership in making neuroinclusive technology accessible to all.

Manisha Mehta spearheads the Disability and Neurodiversity Inclusion strategy at Amazon. With a career spanning two decades as an HR professional across India and the UK, Manisha has cultivated extensive experience in talent engagement, development, and organizationaleffectiveness. Her expertise spans diverse industries, including Banking, IT, and Consumer Goods.

Before joining Amazon, Manisha led the Global Disability Inclusionstrategy at Unilever. For the past eight years, she has immersed herself in Disability and Neurodiversity Inclusion, recognizing the need for intentional and mindful change in this area.

Manisha’s current focus is on designing inclusive workplaces to engage, retain and develop talent with disabilities. Her dedication to this field reflects her commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive environments that benefit both organizations and individuals.