City: London, UK
Education: Oxford University
Awards: Social Impact CEO at the National Business Women's Awards 2023, CEO of the Year by Women in GRC in 2022, Women in Fintech Powerlist in 2022
Passion & Hobbies: Running, Poetry
Areas of focus: Private Equity
Hephzi Pemberton is a versatile entrepreneur, advisor, trustee, author, and angel investor with a profound impact in various fields. With 15 years of experience encompassing Corporate Finance, management, strategy, and entrepreneurship, her journey has been marked by remarkable achievements and contributions.
Hephzi's career began as an analyst at Lehman Brothers, and later, she co-founded and became a partner at Kea Consultants, where her expertise shone brightly. As an accomplished author, her Amazon bestseller "The Diversity Playbook" serves as a practical guide to embedding inclusion and diversity across businesses for long-term value creation. Moreover, her research papers, including "2021 Inclusive Index" (published in Dow Jones), have earned her recognition in the industry.
Armed with a BA in Literature and Language from Oxford University, Hephzi's passion for fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in the corporate world led her to found Equality Group. As the CEO and Founder, she drives the tech-enabled Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion consultancy that aids companies in diversifying their teams, fostering inclusive cultures, and implementing data-led equality practices across industries.
Beyond her entrepreneurial endeavors, Hephzi has been actively involved in advising and investing in start-up technology companies, with a particular focus on people, strategy, and leadership. Her dedication to making a positive impact extends to her roles as a trustee on three charity boards, further showcasing her commitment to driving social change.
Hephzi Pemberton's extraordinary contributions have not gone unnoticed, with numerous nominations and recognitions highlighting her influence and leadership. Among these accolades are nominations for Social Impact CEO at the National Business Women's Awards 2023, CEO of the Year by Women in GRC in 2022, Ally of the Year by Women in Finance in 2022, and inclusion in prestigious lists such as the Most Influential Women in Tech by Computer Weekly in 2022 and 2021, as well as the Women in Fintech Powerlist in 2022.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Hephzi is a devoted mother of two boys, an avid runner, and an amateur poet. Her journey is one of inspiration and dedication to shaping a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable future for all.