Kamran Mallick

CEO of Disability Rights UK

Kamran Mallick is a prominent figure in the disability rights movement and serves as a board member at Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales.5 Here's an overview of his background and accomplishments:

Professional Experience

Kamran Mallick is currently the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Disability Rights UK, a position he has held since 2017.1 2 Disability Rights UK is the only UK-wide disabled people's organization, advocating for the rights and inclusion of disabled individuals across the country.

Prior to his role at Disability Rights UK, Kamran had an extensive career in the non-profit sector:

He served as CEO of Action on Disability for 13 years.1
He worked for the spinal injury charity Aspire.1 2

Board Positions and Advisory Roles

In addition to his executive roles, Kamran holds several board and advisory positions:

Board member at Lloyds Bank Foundation1 4
Chair of Wheels for Wellbeing1 4
Board member of the Lyric Theatre Hammersmith2 3
Member of the Gatwick Independent Disability Advisory Group1
Former chair of Candoco Dance Company1
Former board member of Inclusion London1
Former member of Transport for London's Independent Disability Advisory Group1 3

Personal Background and Advocacy

Kamran contracted polio as a child and is a wheelchair user.1 3 His personal experiences in both special and mainstream schools have shaped his passion for inclusive education and creating better opportunities for younger disabled people.1 3

Achievements and Recognition

Kamran's work in disability rights and advocacy has earned him several accolades:

Listed in the Shaw Trust's Power 100 list of Britain's most influential disabled people in 2018 and 2020 (reaching the top 10 in 2020)1 2
Recognized on Green Park's 2019 BAME 100 Business Leaders index1 3
Runner-up in the Vodafone Diversity Campaigner Award 20171
Winner of the Celebrating Diversity award from the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham in 20171

Additional Roles and Interests

Kamran is also:

A contributor to the Fairness Foundation3
An Ambassador for the Design Council and the Digital Poverty Alliance1
Interested in technology and innovation, particularly in creating inclusive products and services2
Passionate about classic cars and retro gaming2

Kamran Mallick's diverse experiences and roles have positioned him as an influential leader in disability rights, working towards creating a more inclusive society for all.