Speakers

NDI Conference Speakers

The event will bring D&I practitioners and leaders together to examine what’s shaping inclusive workplaces today

Expect practitioner‑led perspectives, practical learning, and meaningful conversations

TWO INSPIRING KEYNOTES

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Rachel Haynes

Global DEI Manager, Nestlé

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Councillor Yemi Adenuga

Meath County Council

Rachel’s move into Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) space started with a role as co-chair of her local disability employee network, NestAbility and she has now progressed to Global DE&I Manager at Nestlé – the world’s largest food and beverage company.

“I look back on my career to reflect on the change that I have supported – stem cell research approved into UK law, the New Deal for Lone Parents, health finance transparency and inclusion in Malawi. All now making material differences to people’s lives.”

Rachel is an advocate for the power of coaching and mentoring as part of Inclusion & Belonging.

“I’m proud of the lasting impact I’ve made across my career to colleagues with disabilities or those who are introverts in particular.”

Yemi is a true trailblazer as Ireland’s first-ever elected Black Female public representative and Meath County Council’s first migrant councillor.

Yemi is the definition of ‘Powerhouse’ – She is a People Development Strategist, a Confidence Coach and an entrepreneur who builds people through the MIB INSTITUTE of People Development.

Her drive for mentoring and empowering women led to the founding of Sheroes Global and the Black Irish Sisters Network, which organises the annual Audacity Conference – created to celebrate Black women’s leadership and to empower women to break down barriers and take up space in public & political spheres. As Vice Chair of the Board for the Black and Irish organisation, Yemi is a vocal advocate for Equality Inclusion & Social justice – actively speaking out against racial disparities and migrant hostility.

Yemi is the first migrant to be featured in Irish primary school textbooks for Geography and Science.

View full biog on Yemi’s website here – www.yemiadenuga.com/about

Further Programme & Registration details coming soon