Heather is a powerful figure of business, sport and female empowerment. The solicitor made a name for herself as the Chief Executive of the London Borough of Lambeth. In accepting this role she became the youngest council chief in the UK. Heather is no stranger to making waves, and has paved the way for women and ethnic minorities. As a business management speaker, Heather specialises in such topics as leadership and teamwork, essential for corporate success and positive workplace culture. Although Heather was born in Jamaica, she moved to Great Britain aged three, in 1955. She graduated from the London School of Economics in 1981, with the intention of becoming a barrister.
Six years after completing her education, Heather joined her local government, before, in 1989, Heather became Deputy Chief executive of Hammersmith and Fulham. Despite being the youngest council chief in the UK, she made great improvements to everything from education to housing. In 2000, Heather founded iMPOWER. As the co-chair and Chief Executive, she plays a major role in the public sector consultancy. Heather naturally transferred to broadcasting in 1991, becoming a Governor for the BBC and Managing Director at Channel 4. Heather has a great interest in education, which led her to become a Governor at the London School of Economics.
As a testament to her influential career, Heather was named one of the UK's 100 most powerful women in 2013. This accolade was in response to her highly influential work in The Football Association. In 2011, Heather became the first woman and person of an ethnic minority to be appointed as a director of The Football Association. Within a matter of years, she was announced as a judge in the BBC Woman's Hour power list 2014, reflecting how Heather had progressed to an authority on empowerment. Heather's business management speeches are highly regarded for their invaluable insight. An expert on workplace culture and diversity, she discusses topics tailored to her event, whether that be an industry exhibition or private evening. 2016 saw Heather receive two prestigious accolades; she was made Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire and was listed as one of BBC's 100 Women.
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