As Summer comes to a close and we reflect on the successful launch of our Summer Workshop series for corporate members, which brought together line managers, HR representatives and employees at all levels to learn how to foster neuroinclusion in their workplace, we will be rounding out the series with an exclusive panel and networking event.
We're excited to see some of you join us on Thursday 3rd October at noon, at the beautiful Swiss Re offices at The Gherkin in London, to hear from expert speakers from within our membership who have direct experience to offer.
Our workshops focused on empowering individuals with knowledge. The first, an introduction to neurodiversity, provided the basics around neurodiversity, the spiky profile, the legal obligation companies have to support their employees, and practical ways to act as an ally and foster neuroinclusion. The second, focused on skills for line managers, talked about the ways a manager can support their team in a neuroinclusive way, and included break-out sessions and a take-away guide for educating teams on the topic. The third, aimed at hiring managers and HR, talked about the recruitment process and followed a similar format.
Our speakers on 3rd October 2024 all have direct experience of one or more topics covered in those workshops. Whether they are neurodivergent themselves and have been on the receiving end of good and bad experiences with management and recruitment, or are a leader, manager or HR representative who have worked with neurodivergent colleagues and have experience with putting neuroinclusion theory into practice.
So let's get to know our speakers a bit, starting with our moderator for the event.
Francis McGee
Executive Chair, GAIN
(He/Him)
Francis is Executive Chair of GAIN, a non-profit advocating for neurodiverse people working in financial services, which he joined in 2023. This is one of a number of roles he holds as Board member, strategic adviser and consultant helping businesses, public bodies and charities with issues around policy and practice.
He specialises in financial services, where he worked for 30 years, and in issues relating to diversity, inclusion/exclusion and vulnerability.
His varied career includes spells in regulation, Government, insurance, credit, debt and debt advice, financial advice and guidance, and open banking.
Vivine Cameron
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, CII
(She/Her)
Vivine Cameron is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Manager at the Chartered Insurance Institute. Vivine’s role and remit is the promotion of greater diversity and inclusion within the Chartered Insurance Institute as an organisation and within the wider insurance and financial planning profession as a whole.
During her career, Vivine has worked within a range of fields from Legal, Schools, Further & Higher Education, Retail, Tech, Tech Start-ups, NHS and Construction, to Insurance and Financial Planning. Vivine is an enthusiastic Learning and Development professional, passionate to enable all to achieve their desired personal and professional goals.
2024 IBUK Elite Women Award Winner, recognising one of many distinguished contributors to the insurance industry.
2024 - UnderOne Diversity and Inclusion Awards Celebrating and Commending International DEI Champions – DEI Rising Star Award nominee.
2022 NextGen Planners Education Initiative of the Year Award Winner recognising tireless work to improve values in Financial Planning through quality education and support.
2008 American Express Regent’s Club Award Winner, recognising the outstanding top performing 3% of employees globally for their goal achievements and leadership behaviours.
Asil Motala
L&H IN-Force Structuring Actuary, Swiss Re
(He/Him)
Asil is the Co-Chair of Great Minds UK, the Neurodiversity ERG at Swiss Re.
He is a qualified actuary with experience in L&H Reinsurance across Europe, Middle East and Africa. Originally from South Africa, he relocated to the UK in February 2021 and has been based in London since.
Asil became involved with Neurodiversity through personal experiences, and a passion to make changes that will benefit all. While not formally diagnosed, he believes himself to be neurodiverse and looks to transform lived experiences into practical changes for others.
Anna Delves
Internal Communications Manager, Simply Business
(She/They)
Anna Delves is an autistic and ADHD writer, speaker, and communications expert. After being diagnosed with dyspraxia at age five, Anna’s other neurodivergences weren’t discovered until adulthood. Despite the struggles this caused, Anna went on to receive a degree in English from the University of Cambridge, and is now a successful communications professional in the world of FinTech.
Speaking candidly about her life both before and after her diagnosis, Anna captivates audiences with a unique blend of personal experiences and professional expertise. As someone who has spent time unpicking their worldview since learning of her neurodivergence, Anna brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to her speaking engagements. In her talks, she shares practical strategies for navigating the complexities of the corporate world, engaging in productive dialogue with neurodiverse colleagues, building a supportive community, and what professional settings can do to be neuroinclusive spaces.
With a natural warmth, Anna creates a safe and inclusive space where individuals can feel seen, understood, and empowered. Anna's eloquence and humour pair with the raw and authentic perspective she brings, both challenging societal norms and misconceptions, as well as leaving audiences inspired and motivated to embrace their differences.
Anna has delivered keynote speeches, workshops, and fireside chats to a variety of corporate audiences, including senior leaders and HR professionals.
We are also delighted to introduce our other panellists; Angela Hames (Swiss Re), Emily Fraser (RSA) and Mark Bailey (Zurich). As well as our General Manager, Vic Mazonas (they/them) who will present a summary of tips and tricks learned through the previous three workshops.
There's still time to register, but spaces are filling up fast. If you'd like the chance to learn more about neuroinclusion at work, meet our speakers in person and network with other members, you can register your place at our event here.
Event is open to individual and corporate members of GAIN only. Registering for the event will automatically register you for GAIN individual membership of you are not already a member. Individual membership of GAIN is free.