A 10-times award-winning Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, Author and Social Justice advocate, London-born, racially non-binary and LGBT, Ian Clarke, 36, has been recognised by Rising Stars, Social Entrepreneur Index and Millennium Volunteers for a lifetime supporting, developing, and championing underrepresented talent. He holds 9 charted certifications in Psychology, Therapy, Management, DE&I and Investment Banking, plus 15 years' investment banking experience over 2 continents advising many of the world's largest firms on financial success.
Prior to becoming a leading progressive voice on human rights, corporate oppressive systems, diversity & inclusion, human identity and uniqueness, Ian founded and/or co-led 5 People Committees and Employee Networks collectively representing over 12,000 colleagues from marginalised communities. His authority comes from extraordinary life experiences, complex intersectionality, and an ability to represent anyone by listening and then projecting empathy.
In 2021, his efforts to advance sustainable business practices globally culminated in his landmark 'Project Speak Up' DE&I report and change campaign that catalogued the causes, costs and solutions of oppression in global financial services. Covered through press and TV news in 16 languages across 120 countries, his one-man efforts to transform banking broke 5 CSR-related world records including:
- The first black female board appointment at a major international bank in history
- The first 3 simultaneous black board appointments at a major international bank in history
- Creation of the world's largest private network of active banking whistleblowers
He now leads Deilight Consulting, a multi-award-winning commercially-minded Culture Transformation practice, think tank and social enterprise pioneering new rights and opportunities for marginalised communities worldwide. Ian exists to ensure humanity can reach its full potential. Why do you exist?
How to hire Ian Clarke
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Ian Clarke for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
** We do not accept requests for autographs, signed merchandise, fan mail, birthday messages or any other non-commercial contact with the speakers or acts. Each speaker on the website may not have necessarily worked with Champions in the past but are known to perform such engagements within the industry.
When booked for speaking engagements, Ian Clarke typically covers the following subjects:
- Human identity and the value of difference
- The costs and solutions for corporate oppressive systems
- Women / LGBTQ+ / Young / Black people in the workplace
Ian is a shining example of the progress in our industry and offers unique insights on the dialogue around Diversity & Inclusion and representation in finance. - Sophie, Editor, Treasury Today Magazine
Working to eliminate racism, we are proud to call Ian Clarke a friend of the CPS. - Baljit, OBE, Head of Policy Strategy, Crown Prosecution Service
A fabulous interview, Ian Clarke you are such an inspiration. - Jobanputra, CEO, The Hunger Project
Ian Clarke, you are such an inspiration! - Maria, Co-Founder, Lead5050
An awe-inspiring speaker. Ian Clarke, thank you! - Stacey, Strategy Director, Crown Prosecution Service
Ian reminds us all what is to be human, and the damage done by narrow perspectives. - Grace, MBE, Co-Founder, Sister Sister Network
- 2021 - Founded Deilight Consulting
- 2021 - Received Chartered Acreddiation in Diversity & Inclusion from Cornell University
- 2021 - Left HSBC and became the world's first banking whistle-blower on race inclusion
- 2017 - Named Vice President, Global Banking Sales (Transaction Banking) at HSBC
- 2015 - Became Director, Global Payments and Cash Management at HSBC
- 2011 - Became Deputy Global Relationship Manager, Global Banking and Markets
- 2009 - Graduated from the University of Manchester with a BSc (Hons) in Financial Markets and Management
- 2007 - Joined HSBC as International Commercial Associate Manager
- 2005 - Became Information Commercial Associate Manager for the Royal Household
