Book IWD Speaker: Hayley Barnard

Award-winning diversity and inclusion expert & founder of Mix Diversity

A globally recognised diversity, equity, and inclusion expert, Hayley Barnard is the Founder and CEO of Mix Diversity Developers, a consultancy dedicated to helping organizations embed inclusive leadership and unlock the full potential of diverse teams.

With a background spanning both corporate finance and inclusion strategy, she brings a commercial, data-led approach to diversity and inclusion, showing leaders how inclusive cultures drive innovation, engagement, and sustainable growth.

Through Mix Diversity, she has worked with multinational corporations across industries to design practical strategies that move inclusion from intention to action.

As organizations navigate increasing complexity, social change, and evolving workforce expectations, her work focuses on equipping leaders with the tools to build inclusive cultures that support performance, accountability, and long-term impact. Her insights are grounded in real-world experience and backed by behavioral science and organizational research.

She is a sought-after keynote speaker and advisor to senior leaders, regularly speaking at global conferences and corporate events on inclusive leadership, culture transformation, and the future of work. Her clients include major international organizations seeking to embed diversity and inclusion at scale.

In addition to her advisory and speaking work, she is a frequent contributor to conversations on leadership and inclusion through media interviews, industry platforms, and professional forums.

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