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Asif

Sadiq

Chief Global Inclusion Officer

Warner Bros. Discovery

Asif is Chief Global Inclusion Officer at Warner Bros. Discovery, with over 20 years of experience leading global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategies across complex organisations. Previously, he served as Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Impact at adidas and held senior leadership roles at The Telegraph Media Group, EY Financial Services and the City of London Police. His career spans Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Asif is recognised for delivering impactful DEI programmes that foster belonging, embed inclusion into core business strategy and drive innovation in products and services. He is a board member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and an advisor to Hedley May. A highly regarded global DEI leader, Asif has received numerous accolades, including an MBE in 2017, and is widely recognised for his influence and contribution to the field.

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30 July 2025 15:15 - 15:45

From talk to action: Embedding inclusion in every step of the employee journey

Many organisations treat inclusion as an add-on rather than integrating it into company identity. This session shows how embedding inclusion across the employee lifecycle, from attraction and recruitment to development and progression, builds sustainable systems that drive performance and withstand scrutiny. Attendees will learn how to move from reactive responses to proactive integration, weaving inclusion into leadership, innovation, and team processes. Real-world examples highlight how this approach prepares organisations for future challenges and turns commitment into measurable action. Key takeaways: - Embed inclusion across the employee journey in practical, actionable ways - Build fair, sustainable systems that reduce reactive measures - Strengthen business credibility and readiness for future challenges