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About Kay

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my values are driven by the excitement of empowering others to deliver change. 

An experienced coach, offering a practical approach, helping you to succeed.

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I have over 30 years experience operating at board level in an executive and non-executive capacity within large complex organisations. A commercially focused leader, passionate about companies being a force for good, I have significant experience in leading transformational change in responsible business and diversity and inclusion. 

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An agile, strategic thinker with vision, enthusiasm and an inquisitive approach. I have a collaborative high energy leadership style, allied with passion for engaging on social and ethical issues, allowing me to maintain my values of honesty, trust and professional integrity.

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My experience includes B&Q, BSKYB, Royal Mail. I served as aCommissioner on the Disability Rights Commission and the Equality and Human Rights Commission. 

 

I have run my own successful consultancy supporting global clients for 20 years specialising in Responsible Business and Diversity and Inclusion. I was a NED on the Department for Work and Pensions PDCS Board  and I served 6 years as a NED  on the Communication Consumer Panel for Ofcom.

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Proud to be a strategic advisor to PurpleSpace

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In 2010 I was asked by Downing St to look at Responsible Business Practice of small business as part of the Big Society Team.

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Published a guide to managing the corporate charity partnership call 'Corporates are from Mars, Charities are from Venus.' 

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Certifications

  • Awarded OBE in 2010

  • FCIPD. 30 year membership of the CIPD

  • Fellow of the Royal Society of Art

  • Leadership Fellow St Georges House Windsor

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Kay Allen OBE FRSA FCIPD

Fellow St George's House Windsor​

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