Reginald Amoah

I am an impactful EDI leader, experienced in working with senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions to develop and deliver strategic EDI priorities managing and directing various projects. I specialise in developing data led initiatives to improve representation of underrepresented demographics and foster inclusion within workplace culture within a given time cycle. I combine my 6 years of EDI experience with a 10-year background in delivering social impact programmes. I am also an EDI consultant specialising in workshop delivery, policy / process reviews and consultations.  My workshops include understanding the value of diversity and addressing microaggressions. 

Diversity & Inclusion Manager p/t

Stewarts – Jan 23 – Present

• Fixed term role to develop and support delivery of D&I strategy.
• Advising D&I Committee and employee networks to inform and implement D&I strategy.
• Collaborating with professional development team to create a suite of inclusive training session.
• Analysis of industry targets and current data to set EDI targets. 
• Moderating and facilitating D&I events / activities

ED&I Consultant p/t

Heatherwick Architect Studio Sept 2022 – Present

• Conducted EDI Consultation
• Review of policies and procedures
• Created D&I strategy from findings.
• Facilitated workshops – Microaggressions / Origins of Race & Social Class bias in UK / 

Interim Diversity & Inclusion Manager

Trowers & Hamlins LLP – April 2022 – Dec 2022

Worked across regional and international offices to develop and deliver aspects of D&I strategy specifically:

• Managing Race Action Plan – a cross team approach to tackle disparities in the employee life cycle. 
• Managing Review of level of inclusion of policies and procedures across the firm
• Reporting Data analysis – Using Pirical data to detail where firm-wide interventions should be focussed.
• Managing the timeline of D&I activity to ensure broad coverage.

Diversity & Inclusion Lead 

Omnicom Media Group UK November 2020 – March 2022

Collaborated with a broad range of stakeholders across the OMG agencies.  My responsibilities included:

• Leading Omnicom Group D&I teams to manage OPEN -Omnicom People Engagement (global) Network.
• Developing and delivering the D&I strategy across OMG.
• Implementation of the OMG UK Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
• Developing relationships with trade organizations and industry bodies, influencing change at an industry level.
• Sharing best practice across the agencies and central / specialist services
• Analyzing diversity data to ensure focus is being directed where required. 
• Measuring progress on a regular basis and producing reports 
• Using data to improve policies, practices and initiatives to building a culture of inclusion across OMG 
• Working with the New Business and Marketing teams to progress initiatives and develop content. 
• Working with the Talent team to support the development of assessment tools and attraction strategies.

Diversity & Inclusion Advisor

Norton Rose Fulbright LLP – October 2018 – October 2020

Led on a number of key on-going diversity & inclusion initiatives to support the Global Directorate of People & Development, the EMEA Diversity & Inclusion Committee with the Business Development and local HR teams to develop and implement the Diversity & Inclusion strategy and initiatives for Norton Rose Fulbright. This included:

• Providing D&I metrics reports and presentations for internal customers and clients. 
• Delivering employee engagement activities to support strategic priorities and influence culture.
• Contributing to D&I themed client engagement opportunities to support Business Development.
• Preparing submissions for benchmarking rankings with BITC, Stonewall, DWP, and Social Mobility Index. 
• Delivering 6 D&I initiatives / campaigns annually with stakeholder and partner engagement.
• Building capacity of 27 ERGs in EMEA to deliver global D&I strategy. 
• Diversity networks – Providing support and guidance with events and coordination of activities.

Consultant Content Manager / Contributor (adhoc) 

Diversify.org Campaign p/t - January 2016 – December 2021

I have been a contributor to the Book Diversify by June Sarpong published by Harper Collins and have continued to support June’s campaign to enable people to overcome barriers to connecting with people of “other” identities. 

I provide the following support as required: 

• Managing, producing and testing content on Diversify.org website
• Providing Facilitation for Diversify workshops for corporate partners.
• Developing and delivering training in the following areas:
• The ISM calculator - Raising awareness of “Unconscious Bias” and the impact on decision making.
• Intersectionality – The multiple identities we have as individuals and how they impact on us.   
• Inclusion in Practice – How inclusion and diversity differ and how to promote inclusion at work.
• Creating an inclusive curriculum – How the school curriculum can encourage identity bias and how to implement change.

Project Manager - Corporate Partnerships & Education

East London Business Alliance (ELBA) November 2015 – October 2018 

Managing partnerships between companies based in the City / Docklands and schools and colleges in East London to provide volunteering opportunities for staff and careers activities for students. 

This included:

• Working with global companies to support the delivery of CSR and D&I strategies.
• Developing and delivering Inclusion workshops for corporate volunteers and students.
• Recruitment of students from diverse and less privileged backgrounds for corporate work placements.
• Managing and facilitating corporate events targeted at school and college students.
• Training and supporting corporate volunteers for mentoring, workshop delivery and mock interviews. 
• Assisting schools to meet strategic objectives utilising support from corporate partners.

2018                 CIPD accredited Diversity & Inclusion and social media online courses

2014                 PRINCE 2 (Project Management)

2013                 PTLLS Level 4 Preparing to Teach Lifelong Learning Sector                                    

2009                 Managing Performance 

2000                 Certificate in computer applications - City & Guilds 7261                    

1999                 BA Honours Degree International & Political Studies Coventry University