Dr Amanda Clack is Partner and Regional CEO, International at HKA, leading the business
across EMEA and APAC. With 40 years' experience spanning real estate, infrastructure,
construction and professional services, she is recognised as one of the UK's leading business
transformation and built environment experts. She has also held senior leadership roles at CBRE,
EY and PwC, advising the private sector and government, and served as a FTSE 250 Non-
Executive Director. Amanda was the longest-serving President of the Royal Institution of Chartered
Surveyors (RICS) in over 120 years and chairs the RICS Dispute Resolution Service Board. She
was Chair of the University of the Built Environment (UBE) and holds an Honorary Fellowship. A
passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion and future leadership, she has co-authored two books
on the subject and received honorary doctorates from the University of Westminster and University
of Wolverhampton in recognition of her industry impact and leadership.
Belton Flournoy is a pioneering leader in cybersecurity and diversity advocacy. As Director of Cyber Security at Protiviti, he has led transformative initiatives and excels in management risk consultancy. An ex-college drop-out turned director in the City of London, Belton founded Protiviti’s UK LGBT+ group and co-founded Pride in the City with Pride in London, an initiative focused on increasing the conversation of diversity and inclusivity within businesses. He also serves on the Advisory Board of The Inclusion Initiative (TII) at the London School of Economics, which drives inclusion through research.
Caroline Fanning is Chief Employee Success Officer at The Access Group, a £1.2 billion global business management software company, where she champions its mission: Love Work. Love Life. Be You. With more than 35 years in technology leadership, she is passionate about creating human-centred workplace cultures that drive both personal fulfilment and business performance.
Previously Chief People Officer at Avanade, Caroline led a people-first strategy that supported rapid growth and elevated employee experience. Her leadership is rooted in inclusion, diversity, and wellbeing, consistently fostering authentic connections and high-performing teams.
Her career spans senior roles at Hewlett-Packard, CSC, OpenText, and Avanade, where she translated people-first values into measurable business impact. A board member and advisor, she brings deep strategic insight to shaping the future of work.
Caroline holds a first-class degree from Aston University and executive credentials from Cornell. As a TLC Lions judge, she champions compassionate leadership.
Helen is the Chief People Officer, Director of Organisational Development, Internal Communications & Engagement at E.ON UK. Helen is passionate about creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and a sense of belonging. Through E.ON UK’s inclusive culture, everyone is empowered to grow, thrive and to be the best they can. Helen believes that E.ON UK’s diversity of backgrounds and experiences will help them to connect with and understand their diverse customers and communities. Having worked in the energy industry for over 20 years, in a variety of leadership, HR, communications and marketing roles, Helen was appointed as Chief People Officer for E.ON UK in 2023.
Nathalie Rooth is Senior Vice President and Market Leader for DACH at Vialto, leading the business across Germany, Austria and Switzerland. She is responsible for strategy, growth, operational performance and people.
She brings more than 20 years of international business leadership experience across professional services, technology and complex operational environments, having held senior business and transformation roles at Vialto, Serco, DXC Technology and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Throughout her career, she has led businesses, major transformation programmes and multicultural teams across Europe and globally.
Nathalie focuses on creating sustainable value by translating strategy into execution and delivering measurable business results. She is passionate about inclusive leadership, developing future talent and building organizations where people and performance thrive together.
As a TLC Lions judge, she brings commercial rigor, broad cross-industry experience and empathy, along with a belief that leadership is both a privilege and a responsibility, defined not only by what leaders achieve, but by how they enable others to succeed.
Ruth Ovens is Chief Talent & People Officer at Informa TechTarget, bringing over 25 years of experience in global organizations. As a strategic business partner, Ruth collaborates with executive leadership teams to align people strategies with long-term growth objectives. Their expertise encompasses talent management, organizational development, change management and transformation, with a strong focus on driving high-performance cultures, maximizing colleague engagement and being human-centric whilst utilising technologies.
A certified CIPD Fellow with advanced degrees in HR and Leadership, Ruth is adept at navigating complex transformations while fostering positive work environments. Beyond their corporate role, Ruth serves as a Governor for Bath Spa University, demonstrating a deep commitment to community engagement and social inclusion—causes close to their heart. Ruth’s ability to build strong relationships, inspire teams, and deliver tangible outcomes has consistently positioned them as a trusted advisor and thought leader in human resources.