West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Shakil FCIPD, FCCA, DChA — Independent HR, OD & EDI Consultant | Author I help organisations turn values into behaviour, strategy into outcomes, and EDI into everyday practice. With 30+ years in HR and governance, I’ve led an award-winning global HR team across multi-faith, multi-ethnic and multicultural contexts, and served on senior leadership teams and boards—most notably with one of the world’s largest relief and development charities operating in 40+ countries. I now partner with organisations and leaders to solve complex HR, OD and EDI challenges. Governance & community: Former CIPD Non-Executive (Honorary Treasurer)—Chair of Audit & Risk and member of the People, Culture & Remuneration Committee. I’m also part of Mosaic’s regional leadership group, mentoring young people in underserved communities. Author & practitioner: In 2025, Kogan Page published my book, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Explained (HR Series)—a practical reference and toolkit for early-career HR practitioners and EDI professionals. Learning & development: Certified Adair International trainer, ILM trainer and MBTI practitioner. I’ve designed and delivered ILM-accredited management and leadership programmes globally. Recognition & speaking: Judge for the HR Excellence Awards, CIPD People Management Awards, Culture Pioneer Awards and Business Culture Awards. Regular speaker and chair at HR conferences in the UK and internationally. Focus areas / specialties: Values-led leadership • Governance • People strategy • Organisational design • Culture & change • EDI • Inclusive leadership • Performance management • Coaching & mentoring • Personality profiling (MBTI) • ILM-accredited training • Public speaking If you’re tackling a culture shift, designing an EDI roadmap, or reshaping people strategy, let’s connect.
Providing consultancy support and solutions covering HR, Organisational Development, Executive Support and Public Speaking
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