Hayley Sudbury

Hayley Sudbury is a prominent entrepreneur and advocate for workplace inclusion and diversity. She is the founder and CEO of WERKIN, a company that specializes in creating, tracking, and activating mentoring and career development programs.12 WERKIN focuses on supporting workplace inclusion, particularly for professional LGBT+ communities and BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) talents.1

Professional Experience

Hayley's career spans various roles and industries:

• CEO of WERKIN: She has held this position since January 2016, based in New York and London.2
• Leadership Fellow: At the Society of Leadership Fellows, St George's House, Windsor Castle, since November 2018.2
• Sherpa/Mentor: With Stemettes since July 2016.2
• Experience Designer: At SMITH from January 2011 to December 2015.2
• Business Transformation, Planning and Strategy Consultant: For various organizations from September 2010 to December 2015.2

Prior to founding WERKIN, Hayley held leadership positions at Barclays Bank and ANZ, including roles in global supplier management and product development.2

Entrepreneurial Journey

Hayley's entrepreneurial journey began with "The Tasting Sessions," a passion project she describes as bringing together extraordinary people.1 This led to the creation of SMITH in 2011, which aimed to connect thought leaders through technology.1 The experience with SMITH eventually evolved into WERKIN, focusing on using technology to improve workplace inclusion and mentoring programs.1

Advocacy and Recognition

Hayley is an active advocate for diversity and inclusion:

• Ambassador: For LB Women, a network supporting professional lesbian and bisexual women.1
• Fellow: Of the Royal Statistical Society.1
• OUTstanding Executive: Listed on the Financial Times Leading 100 LGBT+ Executives list in 2017 and 2018.1

She is also known for her podcast, where she often asks guests about their "superpower".1

Hayley Sudbury is recognized for her tenacity, high energy, and deep commitment to changing the mix of leadership in global organizations, believing that this can lead to significant political, economic, and social change.1