Speakers

Samuel Kasumu

Social Entrepreneur, Commentator & Strategist

Samuel is a multiple award-winning social entrepreneur, commentator and strategist. He served as Special Advisor to Prime Minister Boris Johnson where he held the Civil Society and Communities brief. 

His work included leading on the cross-government vaccine deployment confidence programme. He was the most senior black advisor in government.

He has extensive senior leadership and board experience, acting as Non-Executive Director at challenger energy firm Ovo’s Foundation arm and under former Prime Minister Theresa May he was a member of the Race Disparity Audit Advisory Board.

He is the founder of Inclusive Boards, an executive headhunting firm specialising in non-executive board appointments across sectors. He has been involved in several initiatives supporting the progression of Britain’s black and minority ethnic population. This includes setting up a student network connecting peers with employers while at university.

Samuel also serves as a local councillor in Hertfordshire.