London, England, United Kingdom
Asif is the Chief Global Inclusion Officer for Warner Bros. Discovery, he was previously the Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Impact at adidas and has a long and rich career in the diversity and inclusion space with senior executive roles at The Telegraph Media Group, EY Financial Services and the City of London Police. He is a board member for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and a member of the board of advisors for Hedley May. Over his 20-year career he has worked in Europe, North America, Middle East, Africa and Asia. Asif has been credited with impactful global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion activities and programs across organizations, that have created a strong sense of belonging for all and resulted in truly diverse workplaces. He has been key in building synergies between internal and external D&I efforts within organizations, ensuring diversity and inclusion is embedded in all elements of a business, resulting in innovative, creative and inclusive products and services. Asif is listed as one of the most influential Global D&I Leaders by Hive Learning, the CIPD’s Top 20 Power list and a LinkedIn Influencer. He is winner of numerous awards including the highly commended Head of Diversity Award at the European Diversity Awards and was honoured with an MBE in 2017 by the Queen and granted the freedom of the City of London in 2016. He is a member of the HR Guild, The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals, a Companion at CMI and is a Freeman of the City. He is a passionate and inspirational Global Leader, co author and a renowned keynote speaker with the ability to empower individuals and create a truly inclusive environment for all. Asif has been key in implementing D&I activities and programs as well as connecting with stakeholders at all levels of organisations to build strong and influential relationships with influencers. Asif acts as a role model, providing governance across businesses on D&I and is committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all. Asif was granted an honorary doctorate by The Open University in recognition of his innovative and socially responsible business developments and exceptional contributions in the field of diversity, inclusion and belonging globally. He is a regular Tedx speaker, where he has spoken on topics ranging from the journey from Diversity and Inclusion to belonging to creating psychological safety for all.
Warner Bros. Discovery is a powerful portfolio of iconic entertainment, news, and sports brands. We bring people, technology, and the world’s best storytellers together to drive culture and meaningful connection. At Warner Bros. Discovery we believe in authentic, meaningful connection—to each other, to culture, and to our consumer. That’s why we empower fearless storytellers who bring our world into focus—and create cultural touchstones with the power to draw us together. We believe fans and brands deserve more relevant, engaging advertising experiences. That’s why across our iconic portfolio, we’re tapping an unrivaled mix of data, insights, and technology to build smarter, more meaningful ways for brands to connect. We believe creative talent and partners deserve freedom, support, and more opportunities for lasting cultural impact. That’s why we provide the widest canvas of premium brands, platforms, and formats for their stories to shine and break through. A diversity of voices, perspectives, and experience is critical to our business, our content, and a culture of innovation. That’s why we’re building a more inclusive home for world-class talent of all backgrounds—and clearing new paths to grow within and across our brands. We believe the enduring power of stories can open our eyes to the world, to each other, and to new and different perspectives
Warner Bros. Discovery is a powerful portfolio of iconic entertainment, news, and sports brands. We bring people, technology, and the world’s best storytellers together to drive culture and meaningful connection. At Warner Bros. Discovery we believe in authentic, meaningful connection—to each other, to culture, and to our consumer. That’s why we empower fearless storytellers who bring our world into focus—and create cultural touchstones with the power to draw us together. We believe fans and brands deserve more relevant, engaging advertising experiences. That’s why across our iconic portfolio, we’re tapping an unrivaled mix of data, insights, and technology to build smarter, more meaningful ways for brands to connect. We believe creative talent and partners deserve freedom, support, and more opportunities for lasting cultural impact. That’s why we provide the widest canvas of premium brands, platforms, and formats for their stories to shine and break through. A diversity of voices, perspectives, and experience is critical to our business, our content, and a culture of innovation. That’s why we’re building a more inclusive home for world-class talent of all backgrounds—and clearing new paths to grow within and across our brands. We believe the enduring power of stories can open our eyes to the world, to each other, and to new and different perspectives
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is the national professional organization of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in the United States, with more than 418,000 members in 143 countries in business and industry, public practice, government, education, student affiliates and international associates.Founded in 1887, the organization sets ethical standards for the profession and U.S. auditing standards for audits of private companies, non-profit organizations, federal, state and local governments. It also develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination. The AICPA maintains offices in New York City; Washington, DC; Durham, NC; and Ewing, NJ.
The WICT Network is a global organization whose mission is to create women leaders who transform our industry. The WICT Network has grown to encompass more than 10,000 members spanning 24 chapters worldwide, including the U.K., Latin America and Europe. As an organization dedicated to improving gender diversity in the workplace, they have a responsibility to their members, stakeholders and the industry at large, to be at the forefront of change. The WICT Network supports the industry by commissioning original gender diversity research, convening executive education programs, and providing a strong B2B membership network to help build a more robust pipeline of talented women.
Part of the Board as an independent member. The Kaplan International Pathways UK Senior Management Team is the body with ultimate decision-making powers in Kaplan International Pathways for its UK activities. It acts as the Executive Board and is the governing body for Kaplan International Pathways. The Executive Board is responsible for the strategic oversight and management of the Kaplan International Pathways colleges.
The Emma Bowen Foundation (EBF) is dedicated to building a more diverse and inclusive media and technology industry by developing promising talent of color and preparing them for careers in media, innovation, and social impact. Our mission is to ensure that future industry leaders reflect the diversity of our communities. Board Members serve as strategic advisors, champions of the mission, and stewards of the Foundation’s long-term sustainability. They bring leadership, expertise, and influence to help EBF grow its impact while upholding its values of equity, opportunity, and representation.