Mark Lomas

Mark Lomas is a leading BAME and diversity speaker, widely recognised for his work advancing racial equity and inclusive cultures within some of the UK’s most influential organisations. As Head of Culture, Talent and Communities at Lloyd’s of London, he plays a critical role in shaping equitable talent strategies and addressing systemic inequalities at scale. Drawing on both his professional expertise and lived experience, Mark offers a powerful and credible voice on race, representation and inclusive leadership, making him a sought-after speaker for organisations committed to meaningful change.

Mark began his career at Shaw Trust as National Equality and Diversity Manager, where he led programmes designed to improve employment outcomes for marginalised and underrepresented communities, including individuals facing structural barriers to opportunity. He later founded Muchwork Ltd, serving as Managing Consultant and Director, where he advised organisations on embedding inclusive practices into leadership and organisational design. Alongside this, his role as Equality and Diversity Manager at The Law Society saw him contribute to the implementation of the Diversity and Inclusion Charter, helping to drive sector-wide progress on representation and fairness. His move to the BBC as Diversity Manager enabled him to lead high-profile initiatives to improve workforce diversity, further supported by his selection for the Director-General’s BBC/CLORE Leadership Programme.

Mark continued to build his impact at HS2 as Head of Diversity and Inclusion and HR Operations, where he led transformative strategies that contributed to the organisation achieving Clear Assured Platinum Accreditation. He later advanced into the role of Organisational Design Programme Manager before joining Lloyd’s of London, where he has delivered a comprehensive Culture Strategy and spearheaded initiatives addressing historic and structural inequalities, including a pioneering partnership with Johns Hopkins University to explore the organisation’s links to the transatlantic slave trade. In parallel, Mark has served as a Non-Executive Director at NHS Property Services, chairing the people and culture committee and influencing inclusive governance at board level.

As a BAME-focused speaker, Mark Lomas brings clarity, authenticity and strategic depth to conversations around race and inclusion. A Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, his industry recognition includes the ENEI Inclusive Procurement Initiative Award, Head of Diversity of the Year at the Inclusive Companies Awards, the VERCIDA Inclusive Initiative of the Year Award, the iCAN Role Model Award, the Race Equality Matters Change Maker Award and the HR Brilliance Award, alongside rankings in multiple global D&I powerlists. Mark’s ability to connect lived experience with organisational strategy ensures his sessions are both impactful and actionable for leaders at every level.