Sharon Thompson is a prominent political figure in the West Midlands. She has held significant leadership roles in Birmingham City Council and the West Midlands Combined Authority and is the Founder of Tilt360Ltd. She now dedicates her time to advocating for social change.
Sharon’s inspiring story begins with her experience as a homeless teenager, which shaped her drive to bring about social change. Since Sharon changed her life around in 2010, she has received numerous awards for her work and continuous contributions to social change and politics.
Since 2014 Sharon has been an elected councilor for the City of Birmingham and has been a dedicated public servant for over a decade. In 2023 Sharon was appointed Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council, becoming the first person from a Black or Asian background to hold this position in the city’s history. As deputy leader and cabinet member for Economy & Skills, Sharon oversees Economic Growth, Employment, and Skills, Promotion of the City and Inward Investment, Major Projects, Levelling-Up and Devolution, and Cost-of-Living Initiatives.
She has since become an expert in housing and advocates for the homeless. She has led national campaigns for legislative changes and local government resources. Drawing from her personal experiences of homelessness during her teenage years, she has been a vocal proponent for effective housing strategies. Her leadership extends to various commissions and advisory groups including the Kerslake Commission on Homelessness and Rough Sleeping. Sharon is also committed to supporting women in leadership and is the founder of Tilt360Ltd which supports organisations with their leadership development.
As a sought-after keynote speaker, she speaks on Political Engagement, Homelessness, Housing, Women in Leadership, and Black, Asian, Ethnic Minorities in Leadership. Her speaking engagements are practical and inspiring and challenge audiences to develop their leadership skills both personally and professionally. If you are looking for a speaker for your next corporate do not hesitate to hire Sharon today!
How to hire Sharon Thompson
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Sharon Thompson 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.
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Sharon Thompson's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Political Engagement
- Homelessness
- Housing
- Women in Leadership
- Black, Asian, Ethnic Minorities in Leadership
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Sharon has spoken on our leadership programmes several times, on various leadership topics - relating to her own life/career story and her areas of expertise. The feedback we have had, from participants, has always been brilliant - whether it's been a face-to-face, or virtual session. Sharon is an authentic, honest speaker - she's relatable and really comes into her own, in the Q&A session, whether that's with emerging or senior leaders." - Louise, UK Partnerships Director, Common Purpose
"Councillor Thompson came to speak to year 12 and 13 Politics A-Level students as part of a series of guest speakers in a 'Meet your Representatives' series. She was incredibly engaging and inspiring a for both students and staff alike. She has a wealth of knowledge to share about how local politics works and how it feeds into national political debates." - Sinead, Politics Tutor, Joseph Chamberlain College
- 2023 - Deputy Leader, Birmingham City Council
- 2022 - Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, Birmingham City Council
- 2021 - Cabinet Member for Vulnerable Children and Families, Birmingham City Council
- 2021 - Kerslake Independent Commission: Roughsleeping & Covid, St Mungo's
- 2019 - Director, Tilt360
- 2018 - Cabinet Member for Homes and Neighbourhoods, Birmingham City Council
- 2017 - Head of Midlands & North West Region, Volunteering Matters
- 2016 - GOGA Project Manager, Volunteering Matters
- 2015 - Training and Development Consultant, Cohesive Transformation Ltd
- 2014 - Councillor, Labour Party
- 2013 - Community Action Worker, Birmingham Settlement
- 2010 - Acting Ward Support Officer, Birmingham City Council
- 2010 - Managing Director, Cohesive Consultancy
- 2009 - Magistrate, HMCS
- 2008 - Constituency Playscheme Coordinator, Birmingham City Council
- 2003 - Neighbourhood Community Worker, Birmingham City Council
- 2003 - Education and Training Outreach Worker, Enta CIC
- 2001 - Assistant Housing Officer, Optima Community Association
- 2001 - Administrative Assistant, Optima Community Association
