The Social Mobility Podcast
The Social Mobility Podcast is a series of conversations with individuals who advocate for, work within or represent social mobility from a range of sectors, including education, business, charity and the media. Together with host Tunde Banjoko OBE, guests discuss the importance of advancing diversity and equality, and explore what can be done to address socio-economic inequality.
Podcasting since 2019 • 46 episodes
The Social Mobility Podcast
Latest Episodes
Rob Hornby: “Business can act as a levelling force and advance people based on merit.”
Rob Hornby is Co-CEO of financial advisory and global consulting firm, AlixPartners, and has held senior leadership positions in a number of top companies. In this episode, Rob reflects on the pivotal role his father’s belief in him...
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Segun Osuntokun: “Having people with different viewpoints and backgrounds makes for a much more interesting place”
Segun Osuntokun is the Global Senior Partner at international law firm, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP). He is also the head of the firm's civil fraud litigation practice.In this episode, Segun takes us right back to his childhood gro...
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Malcolm Gomersall: “Social mobility is one of the fundamental issues in society”
Malcolm Gomersall is Chief Executive Officer at Grant Thornton UK, where he has held a number of senior leadership positions - including Head of London Audit and Tax, and Head of People and Client Experience. He became Chief Operating Officer i...
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Kerry Dryburgh: “Building skills for today and tomorrow”
Kerry Dryburgh is bp’s EVP for People, Culture & Communications and the company’s chief human resources and communications officer. In this episode, Kerry shares her personal social mobility journey. From leaving school at sixte...
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Peter Scott: "Quality is about having the best people - that's synonymous with having a diverse, talented pool"
Peter Scott is the Global Co-Managing Partner, and Managing Partner EMEA of law firm Norton Rose Fulbright. Peter joined the firm as a trainee solicitor in 1997, and became a partner 10 years later. He was a member of the City of L...
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