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KPMG
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United Kingdom

Ali Parsa

Founder and CEO of Babylon Health

Ali is a healthcare entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of Babylon. Babylon is the UK’s leading digital healthcare service. Launched in April 2015, the app enables users to book a video consultation with a GP in minutes, or text in a question or photo to receive a free answer from a clinician for simpler queries. Ali was named by the Times among the 100 global people to watch in 2012.

Chris Daniels

Head of Partnerships and Communications at Hybrid Air Vehicles

In 2012 Chris was Head of the London Olympic and Paralympic Games Activation at Lloyds Banking Group, where he created an award-winning business development, marketing and employee engagement programme. Currently, Chris is responsible for developing and delivering communications, PR and political strategy for Hybrid Air Vehicles, the manufacturer of the Airlander.

Chris Romer-Lee

Co-Founder of Thames Baths

In 2003 Chris Romer-Lee and James Lowe founded the architecture practice Studio Octopi. The practice has undertaken a broad spectrum of work including a theatre, arts centre and numerous private houses. More recently, in 2013 Chris co-founded Thames Baths CIC after a holiday swimming in Lake Zurich. In two years the proposal to re-introduce swimming in the Thames has become one of the most talked about future London projects.

Christiana Gailey

Manager in KPMG's Corporate Finance Team

Christiana is a specialist in public and economic policy, with particular expertise in economic strategy and infrastructure appraisal. Her work at KPMG is focussed on bringing together the economics, finance, and governance structures required to unlock growth in UK cities. Prior to KPMG, Christiana worked in a variety of public and third sector organisations including The British Civil Service, the Centre for Cities Think Tank, and the London School of Economics.

David Fisayo

Management Consultant at KPMG

David Fisayo joined KPMG in 2012 and is an Advisor in KPMG’s Management Consulting practice, where he specialises in Digital solutions, mainly for Financial Services clients. A combination of his fascination with the Silicon Valley start-up scene and being exposed to the needs of many Africans during his time in Nigeria, David became intrigued by the impact and potential of digital innovation that began to hit the African continent in 2008.

Ghazi Taimoor

Assistant Manager in KPMG's Learning and Development Team

Ghazi is a qualified chartered accountant and has been working at KPMG since 2011. Prior to joining KPMG Ghazi graduated from Warwick University where he was President of the University Pakistani Society, focussing on reaching out to the masses and improving the image of Pakistan. Ghazi has been working to improve the literary conditions in Pakistan alongside organisations in the educational and charity sector. These include ‘Door of Awareness’ and ‘Ilmqilab’, both of which focus on education for children from under privileged areas.

James Tattersfield

Marketing Director at Library of Things

James holds an MA from Edinburgh University & has recently been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts. In 2014, James co-founded Library of Things, a groundbreaking new social enterprise that focuses on making it much easier for people to borrow, share & learn with their community. The organisation was recognised by Ben & Jerry’s ‘Join Our Core’ programme as one of Europe’s top 25 social enterprises.

John Hall

Associate Pursuit Leader at KPMG

John has been a member of KPMG’s Strategic Sales team for over two years. Prior to joining KPMG, John was an Intelligence Officer in the British Army specialising in human factors. John progressed on to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to work as a diplomat specialising in the Middle East and technology. In all of John’s roles it has been key to have an understanding of what makes people tick. He has demonstrated how important this is in all different people, from terrorists to governments to clients.

Julia Groves

Co-Founder of The UK Crowdfunding Association

Since founding britishairways.com in 1994, Julia has led a series of start-ups in the digital and environmental sectors. She has invested in a portfolio of sustainable businesses, most recently Trillion Fund, a loan based crowdfunding platform. Julia co-founded the UK Crowdfunding Association in 2012, and has successfully campaigned to make finance more democratic and accessible to regular investors, under the banner #wealthisnotaskillset.

Kirsty Kenney

Co-Founder of Solar Box London

Kirsty works as a technology analyst in Accenture’s Utilities practice. However, she has also managed to find the time to co-found Solarbox. Solarbox is an initiative which transformed a London telephone box into a free, solar powered charging point for mobile phones. Solarbox is supported by UnLtd, Siemens and the Mayor of London. She believes that we can create public space solutions for many different kinds of everyday public problems.

Rafe Offer

Founder of Sofar Sounds

Rafe Offer has led teams and innovation at some of the world’s best known brands – as a Global Marketing Director of Coca-Cola, Director of Global Marketing at The Walt Disney Company and a Director of innovation for global drinks giant Diageo. Sofar Sounds is a cutting-edge music company and worldwide promoter of new bands recently described by the New York Magazine as ‘one of the top new brands in America’.

Sona Pattni

Consultant in KPMG's Cyber Security Team

Sona graduated from Aston University and began her career at KPMG in October 2014 in the Cyber Security team. She has so far been exposed to the telecommunications, pharmaceutical and retail sectors. Sona would describe herself as a chronic gym junkie whilst also a keen chocolate brownie enthusiast. She is interested in a concept known as ‘Positive Failure’ and is keen to share practical life hacks that will encourage you to shift your perspective on failure.