- One of the UK’s most influential voices on inclusive leadership and organisational culture
- Crossbench peer in the House of Lords and former CEO of Stonewall
- Led major cultural change campaigns including Rainbow Laces and anti-homophobia initiatives in schools
- Expert on creating workplaces where diverse voices are heard, valued and empowered
- Trusted advisor to senior leaders and organisations navigating culture, leadership and inclusion
- Dynamic and engaging speaker who combines political insight, humour and practical experience
- Over two decades of experience driving social change, advocacy and cultural transformation
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About Ruth Hunt
Download ProfileBaroness Ruth Hunt is a respected and influential communicator who, with charm and humour, helps audiences of all sizes and experiences understand how they can build cultures that work, and bring minority voices into the room.
With over 20 years’ experience of leading campaigns for the LGBTQ+ communities, in 2019 Ruth became the youngest cross-bench peer in the House of Lords. Alongside her Parliamentary work, Ruth and her partner Caroline Ellis are Directors of Deeds and Words, working with c-suite teams to understand how collective and inclusive leadership can drive organisational effectiveness.
Ruth is also well-known and regarded for her previous work as CEO and Director of Campaigns at Stonewall, Europe’s largest LGBTQ+ charity. During her time at Stonewall, Ruth played an integral in leading numerous landmark campaigns including tackling homophobia in schools and developing the Rainbow Laces campaign in partnership with the Premier League.
A Visiting Fellow at Jesus College Cambridge, Oxford graduate and former President of the Oxford University Students Union, Ruth brings an academic rigour to her work whilst being wholly accessible to audiences regardless of their background and knowledge.
Speech Topics
Download TopicsRuth explores what truly inclusive leadership looks like and how organisations can create cultures where people feel valued, heard and able to thrive.
Drawing on her experience in politics, advocacy and organisational leadership, Ruth shares practical insights into building stronger, more effective workplace cultures.
A thoughtful exploration of how organisations can approach difficult conversations around identity, inclusion and culture with confidence and empathy.
An honest and engaging look at how leaders can navigate uncertainty, drive meaningful change and bring people with them through periods of transformation.
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