Hannah Litt Ltd

At the heart of profound change is a transformative journey requiring courage, resilience, and a commitment to dismantling barriers and fostering true inclusivity. As a leader in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Antiracism, I bring a passionate activist perspective to corporate settings. Every day, we face the harsh realities of intersecting religious and racial injustices, particularly among marginalised groups such as intersectional Black, Brown, and LGBTQ+ communities. I am dedicated to inspiring and guiding organisations to create a culture that values and celebrates diversity, unity, and collective healing.

Recognising the need for compassionate, judgment-free spaces, my mission is to support you with empathy and understanding to cultivate an inclusive corporate environment where every individual feels respected and valued. Despite organisational efforts, systemic biases persist, and leaders must prioritise accountability to dismantle these barriers. My role is to collaborate with you as both a leader and activist, advocating for inclusive policies and fostering empathy among stakeholders. Together, we can drive sustainable change that enriches corporate culture and promotes societal equity and justice.

Founder

Project Humanise

Co-Founder

BAC-IN C.I.C.

BAC-IN is a grass roots service that offers innovative solutions inspired by lived experience, positive impact of Transformative Recovery and shared voices of the under-served/seldom engaged Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities . 
Our dedicated staff and volunteers (former service users) are deeply committed to making a difference in transforming lives of individuals and their families.
 
Service users (we prefer to call ‘friends of BAC-IN’) are at the heart of BAC IN’s philosophy, service design, peer led engagement through to planning and decision making.  We are deeply committed to service user involvement, consultation and participation.

Advisory Board Member

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Working with a panel of experts and practitioners to evaluate the Inclusion Plans submitted as part of scientific proposals for the Astrophysics Division within NASA.

IDEA Consultant for NASA Astrophysics

Mindweaver

As a senior leader within a anti-racism technology organisation working with corporate clients, leading EDIA, Resourcing, Wellbeing and Communities, Outreach and Marketing and Comms,  I have successfully integrated strategic initiatives and antiracism diversity, inclusion, intersectionality, and technology approaches into their businesses to create better outcomes.

Supporting the technology industry. I work closely with corporate clients to develop and implement bespoke solutions through people processes and technology that address systemic racism and promote equity. This includes conducting intersectional anti-racism training for all levels of employees offering bespoke solutions and also consulting services. By fostering a culture of antiracism and actively engaging in conversations around race and racism, we can create inclusive environments that dismantle barriers and foster equal opportunities.

In addition to antiracism, I also prioritise intersectionality in my work.  This includes creating spaces for open dialogue, implementing inclusive policies and practices, and providing resources and support tailored to the unique needs of different intersectional identities, including understanding unique barriers that are in place. 

Working with clients and internal employees to understand the significant impact that technology has on society and the potential it holds to either reinforce or challenge existing biases and inequalities. As a technology-focused leader, I advocate for the ethical and responsible use of technology, ensuring that it does not perpetuate discrimination or harm marginalised communities. I actively promote antiracism & diversity and inclusion in tech product development, data collection and analysis, and algorithmic decision-making processes. By integrating an intersectional and accessible lens into technology, we can create products and systems that are more inclusive, equitable, and beneficial for all users.

 Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Antiracism (EDIA) and Resourcing Senior Leader

Northampton International Academy

Joining in a voluntary governor position to support the school SLT through a period of cultural and transformational change for positive outcomes for young people.

Co-opted Governor (Voluntary)

Black Inclusion Week

We are are group of volunteers that have come together to make a difference but we can not continue the work we do without the support of individuals and organisations committed to Black Inclusion 

Black Inclusion Week, Will:
Make us stronger as one community
We want to support understanding, care and support for each other as we rebuild our strength. We know that together we will heal, so we can rise.

Create a commitment towards change
Encourage everyone to join us by being the change and working to eradicate racism and foster Black inclusion

Be a celebration of Black people in the UK
Amplify the voices of Black people across the UK. Celebrate the achievements and impact that we have had and continue to have in Britain.

Empower all and facilitate action
Increase education and raise awareness through tools and resources to enable individuals and organisations to make tangible progress towards Black inclusion

Connect us through collaboration
Partner and collaborate with individuals, organisations, communities and allies who are ready for and committed to change.

To see how you can support Black Inclusion Week click on the attached document

Committee Member - Volunteer

Motorpoint

Working with the CEO & SLT to drive ED&I cultural change inclusive of retention, talent management, leadership development, employee engagement, reverse mentoring and internal communications

Leading the Talent function to review and improve the recruitment process to ensure a more diverse talent pipeline is coming into the business.

Capturing data at all points of the employee lifecycle to make equitable decisions and make data led decisions in order to set targets

Established relationships with external partners such as Stonewall, Sunflower Lanyard Scheme, NIB, Automotive 30% Club and more

Subject matter expert on best ways to recruit and able to support sites to develop bespoke attraction strategies aligned to labour market in the local community and being representative in the communities we serve. 

Breaking down the walls of communication, create safe spaces and get people together,  facilitate important conversations around empathy, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; leverage small behavioural changes to gain more participation and show sustained progress

Reviewing all policies to ensure they are inclusive and aligned with our ED&I strategy and cultural change.

Programme/Project Management of all ED&I initiatives working in collaboration with stakeholders across all business areas 

Implementation of a new ATS systems and careers sites  to support ED&I Strategy

Head of Resourcing and Inclusion

Sainsbury's

Talent Manager Argos & Habitat (Contract)

Balfour Beatty plc

Responsible for Resourcing Strategies for the Gas and Water Business unit of Balfour Beatty which are predominately joint ventures. Responsible for the day to day management of a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists
 
A member of HR leadership team for business streams 

Contributing to the strategic development of the business through resourcing and ED&I


Working in partnership with the business unit leaders, the HR Business Partner and the Talent Acquisition Team to define the business unit resourcing strategy whilst contributing to the wider BB UK resourcing and ED&I strategy

In partnership with the HRBP supporting business unit change programmes e.g. mobilisations/ demobilisations and wider group HR Strategies and initiatives e.g. Diversity

Leading the Talent Team to drive the Talent Acquisition Function and bring in diverse talent into the Gas and Water business unit of Balfour Beatty

Implemented Ex Offender Scheme in partnership with Skanska to increase diverse representation 

Worked with the Early Careers team to increase the representation across ethnicity and gender representation 

Worked with Business United MD and Project Directors to run Bias Training to roll out with management team to remove barriers to talent coming in

Administer the “Employer Brand” activities in-line with the Balfour Beatty brand guidelines

Exploring new routes to recruitment via social media, working closely with the marketing team to ensure the right tools and frameworks are in place.

Using online and offline marketing and social media channels to increase brand awareness

Senior Resourcing Business Partner - Gas and Water

Award Winning JEDI (Justice,Equity, Diversity & Inclusion)UK Top 100 Influential Muslims 2022 | Resourcing Leader | Anti Racism | Neurodiversity| Islamaphobia | Wellbeing | Mindweaver

Hey, I'm  Hannah, 

I’m an award-winning resourcing EDI and social impact consultant and a seasoned leader in justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism. My purpose-driven journey has been fueled by a commitment to creating positive change. My experience spans industries such as Automotive, Construction, Retail, Financial Services, and Technology, where I’ve worked with some of the largest organisations and dynamic start-ups. My unique approach to antiracism and decolonisation drives transformation wherever I go.

As a South Asian, Muslim woman from the East African diaspora with ADHD, OCD, and hidden disabilities, I combine lived experiences with strategic knowledge in people-led functions and employee experience. I am committed to making the workplace more inclusive and equitable for neurodivergent people of the Global Majority by creating awareness and driving change in systems where they are most impacted but often excluded from the conversation.

I’ve featured and contributed to books, podcasts, panels, and keynotes on intersectional neurodiversity, disability antiracism, and inclusive workplace cultures. Today, I am excited to be working on my debut book and preparing to launch my eagerly awaited podcast.


I offer direct, transparent guidance grounded in social justice principles through my organisation Hannah Litt Ltd.

If you like my content and have learnt from me and want to pay it forward click here https://ko-fi.com/hannahlitt or you can use my paypal https://www.paypal.me/HannahLitt

Hannah Litt

Pret A Manger

Strategic Career Pivot - Focused on Accelerating People Leadership and Climbing the Ladder with Intent

Pause from the corporate world - to then come back to a role - or, why not,even obtaining that role still in hospitality, an industry I have never stopped to love - which is more aligned with my skills and the career track I have chosen (people management over technical expertise, the expertise is a cage for me, people leadership is my special interest instead and what gives me purpose) leading shifts and teams across the 2 shops in Brompton Road - this time with an official title. Stay tuned

Front of House Team Leader

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS)

Per 4 mesi sono stata un quadro, ma mi tenevano appesa al muro 

(Ba- dum - pss!)

Project Manager, EMEA DC Whitespace and Infrastructure Client Delivery (Hyperscale/Cloud)

Equinix

DIB pillar co lead, UK (volunteer)

Project and program senior associate

Moved to gain more strategic exposure and a wider picture view on UK datacenters and their impact on the business.

lead
 infrastructure projects across 14 UK data centers, driving business-critical deployments for top-tier clients (Google, Oracle, Morgan Stanley, HCL technology etc.). As the primary escalation point, I ensure seamless execution, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment across operations, sales, and engineering teams.

Leadership & Strategy – Directing multi-site data center deployments, optimizing resources, and driving operational excellence. Mentored interns and professionals from different departments. 

Customer & Business Impact – Managing executive-level relationships, shaping infrastructure solutions, and enhancing customer experience.

Project Governance & Risk Management – Delivering projects on time, safely, and within budget, aligning execution with business objectives.

Passionate about scaling infrastructure, leading high-performance teams, and driving continuous innovation in data center operations.

TDM - Technical Deployment Manager (Pre-sales/customer implementation)

Day to day management of LD9 site, working on a rotating 24/7 shift pattern. Planning and delivering BAU works - Customer implementations and de-commissions, cross connects, cabinets deployment, rack & stack, customer migrations, Metro Connect and Dark fibres, structured links installation and running QA checks. Splicing fibres and terminating Cat6. Working with critical facility team during maintenance or power troubles resolutions. Liaising with customers for new deployments or customer facing technical support requests. Providing advises about capacity concerns, troubleshoot complex circuit installations, working on physical audits and installation plans. Collaborating with site management or critical facilities team on internal projects. Keeping cabling supplies stock. Supporting training and coaching junior colleagues.

Increased and mantained commit compliance to 93% 
Improved air return through reporting ceiling grids and floor tiles layout issues and get them rectified.

IBX Customer Operations Technician III & Incident Management Champion

Shadow experience.
Weekly shadowing of one of the Client Project Managers in the company to gain more insights about Hyperscale deployments, aside of my normal senior technician duties.
This is part of my yearly development actions. 
Engaging in the calls, milestones and risk scenarios within a Cloud Service Provider deployment/entire data center fit out in Frankfurt. Observing the progress and becoming familiar with each project’s life cycle stage and documentation in order to gain a better understanding of team management and project management, resource and task allocation, budgeting, data center design and construction, customer level communication, resolution of issues, quality assurance, construction regulations across European sites, weekly progress reports and project programs. Travelling to sites abroad when required

Shadow experience: Customer Project Management EMEA (Hyperscale customers)

Digital Realty

Managing customer operations requests, performing installations, maintenance, data center implementation, structured cabling works. Supervising a team of 6 techs in absence of the supervisor. Promoted as a Service Transition PM in September 2021.
Responsible for communication with customers all across project lifecycles
Managing engineers and vendors across sites, 
Site development of Cloud House and Cloud House West (LHR19), Implementation of Metro Connect, to link Docklands campus to Hyperscale company sites, acting as a SME for FNT system (twin platform which replaced the old Telecity Cable Record), implemented various large sized retail Blue Chip and phases of hyperscale customers across UK. Accountable for delivering projects safely, on time and on budget. Managed hyperscale phases for up to 7MW and large retail customer implementation projects for up to £ 500k worth and 250 kW

Shift Leader/Service design & transition project engineer

Windows 10 Helpdesk Advisor

itsu

Team leader for the hot food section & key holder

Hot chef and keyholder

EAT.

Barista

Dunne and Crescenzi Group

Responsible of floor and bar service, supervising staff, monitoring staff performance and service KPI, supporting, coaching and mentoring new starters, handling complaints, opening and closing the restaurant/running the nearby wine shop managed by the same company.

Deli assistant/ FOH supervisor

Cigierre Compagnia Generale Ristorazione Spa

Old Wild West steak house, Porto Antico Genova

Waitress

Just Peuzzi

Bartender

In fieri. In divenire. Becoming.

Heraclitus said “We don’t get wet twice with the same water” and “panta rei” (everything flows).

Currently on a deliberate pause from the corporate world after my last position ended - and after keeping to find zero purpose in a nearly “obliged” technical track I was pushed more into every time I expressed my ambitions to lead and absolute zero kelvin purpose at getting assigned always low impact projects and seeing my potential wasted - and training as a team leader in a coffee shop - finishing what I started with no official title pre pandemic - to then move from here.

I may decide to come back to the executive track in corporate with an official leadership experience (which unfortunately I could never completely pursue in my most recent endeavours as per my previous statement) eventually and finally without line managers telling me “You have to become more technical first” and treating me as a glorified admin, as much as moving up in the management track in the coffee shop company or in general in hospitality.

What is certain is: I love leadership because I love to develop others and make an impact. I love coffee and coffee shops (I would have been an early coffee shop junkie in any major European city back in the 1700s) I love hospitality. If you are looking for a purpose driven, energetic yet unconventional and forward thinking junior manager and project manager… I am here. 

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