June Sarpong

Broadcaster, Author, Former Director of Creative Diversity, BBC

Headshot of June Sarpong, business leader on power, representation, and organisational change

June Sarpong works at the intersection of culture, representation and influence, with a clear view on how organisations evolve when employee voice moves from identity to impact. Her experience spans media, leadership advisory and institutional change, including shaping diversity strategy at one of the world’s most influential broadcasters and working closely with senior leadership teams on embedding inclusion into organisational priorities, governance and decision-making. She brings a perspective that connects cultural relevance with business reality—particularly as organisations rethink how internal communities contribute to broader ESG, sustainability and societal agendas.

Signature Keynotes

  • How ERGs evolve into platforms for influence, advocacy and organisational change

  • What happens when employee voice begins to shape business priorities

  • Linking representation, engagement and performance to wider organisational outcomes

  • How organisations navigate employee expectations around social and environmental issues

The Sarpong Effect

When June speaks, employee voice becomes a lever of influence, not just representation.

Audiences leave ready to:

  • Reposition ERGs as drivers of organisational and societal impact

  • See how internal communities shape reputation, trust and external relevance

  • Align inclusion with ESG, sustainability and strategic priorities

  • Shift from identity-led engagement to issue-led advocacy and action

Why Book June

June Sarpong combines cultural authority with practical organisational insight, making her highly effective in senior forums where the conversation needs to move from awareness to action.

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