Hephzi is the CEO and Founder of Equality Group.

15 years experience in Corporate Finance, management, strategy and entrepreneurship including Lehman Brothers analyst, Kea Consultants co-founder and partner. She is the author of the Amazon bestseller "The Diversity Playbook" and several research papers including "2021 Inclusive Index" (published in Dow Jones). BA Literature and Language (Oxford University).

Mother of two boys, avid runner and amateur poet.

Darren Johnson is an Executive Director and Global Chief Operating Officer at Impax Asset Management and is a member of its Executive Committee. Darren is responsible for global operations, including Portfolio Services, Technology, Change/Project Management, and Client Onboarding.

Darren joined Impax in 2007, and during his tenure, he has driven operational transformations, built teams, and pioneered the company's transition into cloud services to support rapid growth.
In addition to his Impax responsibilities, Darren serves as a Non-Executive Director of Impax Asset Management Irish subsidiary and sits on the board of the Human Charity based in London.

Darren is also a prominent advocate of Diversity and BAME issues across financial markets and acts as an ambassador for Investment 20/20.

Prior to Impax, Darren was Head of Operations at Talisman Global Asset Management, a family office investing in Fund of Hedge Funds and Private Equity. Darren was responsible for designing and implementing accounting, operational, and performance procedures, including systems within the firm. He has also worked for RAB Capital, AXA IM, Mercers, and Legal & General in various senior investment, operational, and accounting positions

Stewardship and engagement at Schroders, leading engagement with board and senior management on ESG topics and active ownership strategy. Previously at EOS at Federated Hermes and Samsung Electronics.

Keon the Head of Research for Equality Group and a Professor of Psychology at Goldsmith University.

Keon - who’s research focuses on prejudice, sexual orientation, and sexual health - has received numerous international awards for his research, teaching, media engagement, and social activism.

He has appeared over 100 times as a psychological expert on media outlets including the BBC World Service, Radio 4, Channel 4 and the Guardian.

Alex is an experienced corporate insight and strategy professional with extensive experience supporting investment and private equity organisations.

Alex was the first in his family to go to university, completing a BA in Modern Languages at The University of Oxford and an MA in Italian Studies from The University of Warwick. He is also a proud member of the LGBT+ community and has been involved in the launch and implementation of multiple DE&I networks.

Alex is responsible for the strategic development of LGBT Great’s insights, research, and content and for advising financial services organisations on LGBT+ sustainability issues.