Asif is the Chief Global Inclusion Officer  for Warner Bros. Discovery, he was previously the Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Impact at adidas and has a long and rich career in the diversity and inclusion space with senior executive roles at The Telegraph Media Group, EY Financial Services and the City of London Police. He is a board member for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and a member of the board of advisors for Hedley May. Over his 20-year career he has worked in Europe, North America, Middle East, Africa and Asia.  
  
Asif has been credited with impactful global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion activities and programs across organizations, that have created a strong sense of belonging for all and resulted in truly diverse workplaces. He has been key in building synergies between internal and external D&I efforts within organizations, ensuring diversity and inclusion is embedded in all elements of a business, resulting in innovative, creative and inclusive products and services.   
  
Asif is listed as one of the most influential Global D&I Leaders by Hive Learning, the CIPD’s Top 20 Power list and a LinkedIn Influencer. He is winner of numerous awards including the highly commended Head of Diversity Award at the European Diversity Awards and was honoured with an MBE in 2017 by the Queen and granted the freedom of the City of London in 2016. He is a member of the HR Guild, The Worshipful  Company of Security Professionals, a Companion at CMI and is a Freeman of the City.  

He is a passionate and inspirational Global Leader, co author and a renowned keynote speaker with the ability to empower individuals and create a truly inclusive environment for all. Asif has been key in implementing D&I activities and programs as well as connecting with stakeholders at all levels of organisations to build strong and influential relationships with influencers. Asif acts as a role model, providing governance across businesses on D&I and is committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all.

Asif was granted an honorary doctorate by The Open University in recognition of his innovative and socially responsible business developments and exceptional contributions in the field of diversity, inclusion and belonging globally. He is a regular Tedx speaker, where he has spoken on topics ranging from the journey from Diversity and Inclusion to belonging to creating psychological safety for all.

Asif MBE

Buccellati

Italian renowned high jewellery house from Milano, since 1919. The brand is inspired by the Italian Renaissance art mixed with Venetian art influence. Admired worldwide for its design, genuine craftsmanship and traditional engraving techniques.
- As an Ambassador of the Maison, strive to achieve sales targets, create a strong client database, build lasting relationships and provide an immersive experience through story-telling and product knowledge
- Ensure the highest standards in the boutique at all times and collaborate with co-workers in the daily Boutique operations to optimize performance
- Trained in Salesforce, SAP and Retail Pro Software

Sales Associate

Kempinski Hotels

- Coordinate training to ensure consistent standards compliance and support a quality culture of effective policy, procedures and responsibilities implementation
- Coordinate the inspection, monitoring and non-conformance reporting process

HR Training & Quality Coordinator

Eurocultura

Training webinars within the Career Academy: Women Empowerment, Female Talent & Global Company, Equal Opportunities & Legal Protection, Study in English Abroad

Lecturer Career Academy

H-FARM International School

- Guide students in evaluating their interests, skills, abilities and develop realistic goals
- Guide students through making decisions about their careers and the type of degree to pursue
- Provide College information and motivate students
- Help students to select and apply for educational programs, to obtain the necessary degrees, credentials, and skills
- Run workshops and events with external speakers and college admissions counselors

Career Guidance Counselor

- Creating documents that support various stages of the career guidance service under guidance of the career counselor
- Gathering information required from students and searching for information amongst Universities in terms of entry requirements
- Logging information on college admissions platforms and filling forms for applications

Career Guidance Intern

European Science Foundation

Horizon 2020 UniSAFE Project "Gender-based violence and institutional responses: Building a knowledge base and operational tools to make universities and research organisations safe"
The EU-funded project UniSAFE (2021-2024) has a double objective. First, it aims to produce robust knowledge on gender-based violence in universities and research organisations, and second, to translate this knowledge into operational tools for higher education, research organisations and policymakers.
The project builds on an ambitious and holistic 7P model, covering prevalence, prevention, protection, prosecution, provision of services, partnerships and policy. UniSAFE is designed to achieve its impact through research, capacity building and development of concrete recommendations for universities and research organisations, as well as policymakers across Europe. 

- Policy mapping at national level (Italy) on gender-based violence in academia
- Qualitative research on gender-based violence: mapping of institutional policies

Research Consultant

Christian Dior Couture

Accompanying a new generation of women around the world, the UNESCO & Women@Dior: Women Leadership & Sustainability program is dedicated to the topic of gender equality and women’s leadership for a responsible future.
Combining high standards and excellence, this multilayered and ethically minded year-long program is based on five fundamental values: autonomy, self-care and self-awareness, inclusion, creativity and sustainable development.
These five themes are taught through a personal mentorship by a Dior talent, exclusive courses led by the world’s most prestigious experts in their fields, inspiring interviews from Leaders, friends of the House of Dior, the LVMH Group and UNESCO, as well as the creation of a project supporting the empowerment of young girls: the Dream for Change project.

UNESCO & Women@Dior: Women Leadership & Sustainability Education Program

Innova Srl

Project TECH IT EASY - CHANGE MANAGEMENT - Comune di Este
Training course "Equal Opportunities and Employment: from sociological analysis to new studies and best practices for the future of organizational innovation" for PA employees on gender equality, gender violence, bias stereotypes and discrimination, workplace and organisational innovation, leadership and management.

Co-Educator

Regione Veneto

Performing functions to promote and monitor the implementation of the principles of equality, opportunity and non-discrimination between women and men
Promote visibility in order to spread a gender equality culture, using all available institutional tools from the website to social media.

Equal Opportunities Intern

Seed Heritage

Sales Assistant

Mendis & Gibson Lawyers

Legal Assistant

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