Nina Goswami

Nina Goswami is a renowned racial equality speaker and currently serves as the Head of Inclusion UK at world-leading law firm, Clifford Chance. With over two decades of experience across the media, legal, and diversity sectors, Nina is uniquely placed to advocate for racial and broader equality. Her lived experience as a woman of colour navigating two traditionally homogenous industries – law and journalism – profoundly motivates her commitment to creating lasting, positive change. Through her speaking engagements, Nina covers topics such as racial equality in the workplace, inclusive leadership, authentic storytelling for diversity, and embedding lasting cultural transformation.

Nina’s early career laid a strong foundation for her current work. After earning a Bachelor of Laws degree at Queen Mary University of London to both satisfy her parents’ hopes and equip herself with critical thinking skills for journalism, she entered the media industry as a Reporter for the Sunday Times in 2002. She then moved to Telegraph Media Group from 2004 to 2006 and to The Lawyer from 2006 to 2008 as a Senior Reporter. In 2009, she joined the BBC as a Broadcast Journalist, progressing to Senior Producer roles and eventually becoming Output Editor for BBC News at Six and Ten. Nina’s journey through these high-profile roles demonstrates a blend of journalistic rigour, leadership, and an unwavering focus on fair representation.

Throughout her career, Nina has amassed a wealth of accolades. She led the BBC’s pioneering 50:50 Project from 2019 to 2020, an initiative that drove measurable improvements in gender representation across BBC content and beyond. This work earned her and her team the Diversity Team of the Year award at the 2019 European Diversity Awards and recognition at the Global Equality & Diversity Awards. Nina was personally honoured in the Top 20 Global Diversity List as a Professional in 2020 and as a Champion in 2021. Her leadership as Creative Diversity Lead at the BBC further cemented her reputation as an influential figure in the diversity and inclusion space.

Nina’s speaking topics delve deeply into achieving racial equality through systemic change, the importance of inclusive storytelling in media, and building workplaces that reflect true societal diversity. Her insights are practical, drawn from real-world success in shifting cultures within global institutions. Nina is hired not only for her deep expertise but for her inspiring, solutions-focused approach that resonates with audiences seeking tangible strategies to foster racial equality and inclusion.