The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group was formed in 2021 by R3 and the Insolvency Service to bring together those working within the restructuring, turnaround and insolvency profession to identify and address barriers to equity, diversity and inclusion.
The members of the steering group are:
Caroline Sumner
Chief Executive Officer of R3 and Co-Chair of the Group
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Angela Crossley
Co-Director of Strategy, Policy and Analysis at the Insolvency Service and Co-Chair of the Group
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Harold Brako
Partner, Addleshaw Goddard
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Aydin Djemal
Chief Executive, BHA
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Jo Hewitt
Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting
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Holly Holgate
Head of Resolution & Insolvency Department, Financial Conduct Authority
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Yvonne Joyce
Professor in Accountancy, Glasgow University
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Dr Christopher Flanagan
Lecturer in Accounting, Glasgow University
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Samantha Keen
EY UKI Strategy & Transactions Chief Operating Officer, Restructuring Partner, EY-Parthenon
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Francesca Tackie
Director, Mercury Corporate Recovery Solutions
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Claire Hardgrave
Co-Director of Strategy, Policy and Analysis, Insolvency Service
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Jeni Morgan
Senior Policy Advisor, Insolvency Service
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Annual Action Plan
Every year the Steering Group sets and delivers an annual Action Plan, which outlines its workstreams for the year ahead and its key achievements from the previous 12 months:
EYOn Monday 24th June 2024, R3 held the inaugural Equity, Diversity and Inclusion roundtable at EY's office in London, bringing together the R3-Insolvency Service Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group Champions for the first time. After hearing a presentation on how the EY Foundation is working to provide young people from low-income backgrounds valuable work experience and opportunities, the group went onto discuss challenges around recruiting, retaining, and advancing new and diverse talent in the insolvency and restructuring profession. |
FieldFisherOn Friday 22nd November 2024, R3 held the Autumn 2024 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Champions roundtable event, hosted by Fieldfisher. A presentation from Fieldfisher's Head of Inclusion Justina Omotayo kicked off the event, covering some of the great work the firm has been doing in the diversity and inclusion space. This was followed by a group discussion where we heard insights on topics including helping employees feel psychological safety in the workplace, and finding ways to help both big and small firms make EDI a priority in their business strategy. |
Wedlake BellOur Spring 2025 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion roundtable was held on Monday 31st March 2025 at Wedlake Bell's London office. Inclusive recruitment was a major theme of the event, with Natalie King giving a thorough presentation on the fantastic initiatives Wedlake Bell has implemented to build a more diverse workplace, from Apprenticeship programmes to Internship Schemes. Discussions also touched on a number of topics, including recruitment practices and the role of senior leaders in shaping inclusive workplace cultures. |
