Lorraine Wright MBE

Lorraine Wright MBE is a British Ghanaian entrepreneur, Oxford Executive MBA graduate, and strategic advisor best known for her dynamic leadership at the intersection of business strategy, wellbeing, and social impact. She is currently the Head of Partnerships at Amicable, where she leads strategic growth efforts to integrate the UK’s leading separation and divorce support service into workplace wellbeing initiatives. Organisations turn to Lorraine as a keynote speaker for her unique ability to translate bold ideas into tangible impact, particularly around leadership, inclusion, employee wellbeing, and innovation.

Lorraine’s career journey began in management consulting at Accenture, where she honed her skills in digital transformation and large-scale programme delivery. She later advanced to senior leadership roles as Director of Digital Transformation at UBS and as UK Regional Lead for Community Partnerships at Meta. Her professional path is underpinned by an Executive MBA from the University of Oxford (Saïd Business School), where she focused on strategic innovation and entrepreneurship. She rose to prominence not only through her corporate achievements but also as a changemaker in the youth and social enterprise space.

Her experience includes advising high-growth African startups such as Grow For Me, an agritech company she helped secure over $6 million in revenue and strategic partnerships with MTN and UNCDF. Lorraine has received multiple honours for her contributions to both business and community, including being awarded an MBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2022 for services to youth empowerment and entrepreneurship. She has also been named among HSBC x Black Business Show’s Top 25 Black Entrepreneurs to Watch and Future of Ghana’s 30 Under 30.

In addition to her corporate and advisory roles, Lorraine is the founder of the University Gospel Choir of the Year (UGCY) and Resonates Well CIC. These two impactful initiatives have engaged over 25,000 young people across the UK and Ghana through creative arts, mental health support, and leadership development. These initiatives reflect Lorraine’s ongoing commitment to unlocking potential in underrepresented communities.

As a sought-after keynote speaker, Lorraine delivers presentations that are practical, punchy, and powerful. Her speaking topics include inclusive leadership, mental wellbeing in the workplace, scaling innovation, and navigating complex transitions. She has delivered talks and facilitated sessions for leading organisations, including Meta, Revolut, Financial Times, GSMA, Nomura, and Black Business Week, consistently receiving acclaim for her insight, authenticity, and ability to connect across diverse industries. Whether advising C-suite leaders, mentoring startup founders, or speaking on global stages, Lorraine Wright continues to shape a future where innovation, wellbeing, and community impact are central to success.