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Aisha Suleiman, currently the Head of Culture & Inclusion at IPG Mediabrands, is an influential keynote speaker on diversity and inclusion, race, and female empowerment. With a career marked by a commitment to driving organisational change, Aisha is passionate about making workplaces more inclusive by promoting equality for marginalised groups. She brings this passion to her speaking engagements, where she covers topics such as building effective employee networks, recruiting and retaining diverse talent, and career development for women. Aisha is known for her ability to inspire audiences to embrace actionable change, making her a sought-after speaker for corporate events.
Aisha’s impact is rooted in her pioneering work at Amazon, where she Founded the Black Employee Network (BEN) in the UK. Under her leadership, BEN played a critical role in shaping Amazon’s diversity and inclusion strategy. Aisha organised the first race and ethnicity conference in Europe for the company and launched initiatives such as the Student Mentorship Program for Black and Ethnic Minority students and a talent development program for employees. She also collaborated with Amazon’s Alexa team to create products that educate customers about Black History. Her achievements earned her recognition as one of the Investing in Ethnicity Top 8 Future Leaders in 2018 and the EMpower 100 Ethnic Minority Future Leaders in 2020.
Beyond her work at Amazon, Aisha has founded several initiatives that further her commitment to diversity and inclusion. In 2021, she launched The Inclusive Culture, an organisation aimed at helping businesses achieve their diversity, inclusion, and business goals through the establishment of effective employee networks. Additionally, in 2019, she founded The World In Her Words, an initiative designed to empower women by providing strategies, expert advice, and inspirational stories to help them take control of their careers. These platforms reflect Aisha’s dedication to supporting both women and minority groups in professional environments.
In addition to her extensive work in diversity and inclusion, Aisha also serves on the Inclusion Board for The Rugby Football League, where she helps guide the organisation’s Inclusion, Equality, and Anti-Discrimination Plan. Her role includes providing strategic advice and monitoring the plan’s progress, demonstrating her commitment to creating inclusive environments beyond the corporate sector. An #Iamremarkable Facilitator, Aisha empowers individuals to speak openly about their achievements in the workplace, further showcasing her commitment to fostering an inclusive culture. With her wealth of experience and her dynamic speaking style, Aisha Suleiman continues to inspire change, encouraging leaders and organisations to build more inclusive and equitable workplaces.
Aisha Suleiman is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Aisha has been the mentor of the BEN Ireland and through this ongoing mentorship BEN Ireland has not only established a foothold in AWS Ireland, but is growing to become a well-known Affinity group with the company. Our monthly meetings have been hugely beneficial and has allowed us to be more focused, organised and determined as a team. I was also able to use the materials from her course “How To Start An Employee Network” to make improvements to the structure and functioning of BEN Ireland to ensure both continuity and growth. The course provides well-researched content with well-thought-out activities which are both engaging and impactful. It has really helped BEN Ireland achieve its goals as an affinity group in AWS.”
“Aisha spoke at our launching edition of our Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Conference. Her session was absolutely fantastic and so engaging for our audience – she brought so many insightful practices and also a great discussion with our chair during the Q+A. A pleasure to work with and look forward to any future projects!”
“Aisha delivered an interactive workshop for attendees at our INCLUSION 2020 virtual diversity and inclusion conference, around how to set up an employee network. Aisha was a clear highlight of the event, providing a highly engaging and insightful session that prompted excellent feedback from the attendees. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Aisha as a speaker/workshop host – she is a pleasure to work with, an expert in her field, and skilled at delivering information and learnings in a way that fully engages a virtual audience.”
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