Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Gambling Industry
Here are some pictures from the latest KnowNow Limited gambling industry conference.
The Event: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Gambling Industry
Date: 22nd May 2018
Venue: Prospero House, London
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Gambling Industry.
Morning session.
Delegates start arriving and conference partners setting up for the day.
Our MD, Paula Pusey opens proceedings.
Introduction from Emily Leeb.
Opening remarks from the chair.
Claire Osborne from Nektan delivers her introduction.
A view from the regulator.
Neil McArthur, the recently appointed Chief Executive of the Gambling Commission with his keynote speech.
You can read his speech in full here.
Tracking progress – All-in Diversity Project.
Kelly Kehn and Tina Thakor Rankin; Co-Founders of All-in Diversity.
Equal education – Helping all students understand career options in gambling.
Rachel Jones, Chair of the Board of Trustees,YGAM.
The benefits of diversity.
First panel discussion of the day moderated by Joe Ewens, Managing Editor, GamblingCompliance.
Joining Joe on the panel were;
David Balls, Group HR Director, Rank Group PLC.
Beth French, Trainee Solicitor, Wiggin LLP.
Lindsay Beardsell, Group General Counsel, Ladbrokes Coral Group.
Sarah Gardner, Executive Director, UK Gambling Commission.
Susan Standiford, COO, Zeal.
Fireside chat – Gender Pay gap reporting obligations.
Hannah Gannage-Stewart, Deputy Editor, iGaming Business is joined by;
Kevin Poulter, Partner, Child & Child.
Sara Condo, Head of Compliance, Jackpotjoy.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Gambling Industry.
Afternoon session.
Metoo.wtf – Glassdoor on equality, using networking and peer review to help drive the agenda.
Laura Da Silva Gomes, Director, Silverfish CSR.
Diversity driving innovation.
Lydia Barbara, Head of Innovation at Microgaming.
Creating a culture of diversity throughout the entire organisation.
Our second panel discussion of the day moderated by John Hagan, Partner, Harris Hagan.
Joining John on the panel were;
Helen Walton, Chief Commercial Officer, Gamevy.
Tina Southall, Director of People, Gamesys.
Micky Swindale, Project Lead, KPMG.
Anna Hemmings, CEO, Gamcare.
Andrew Bulloss, Executive Search Consultant, Odgers Berndtson.
The changing face of the customer – developing product for a diverse audience.
Sissel Weitzhandler, Group Compliance Manager, Play’ n Go.
The All-in Diversity Project team with a final round up of the day.
