Team
Introducing Sathya Bala, our founder and CEO.
Sathya's Story
I am an energetic data leader, business owner, community builder and professional speaker fuelled by my commitment for diversity, equity and inclusion.
I embrace the uniqueness of my lived experience, being a Sri Lankan Tamil woman, born in Singapore who grew up in Sydney and moved to London as a young adult.
I have navigated the corporate world in Retail, Luxury, Professional Services and Banking to be a role model for anyone who does not see themselves in positions of influence at work and in society.
Her Unique Skills & Experience
Personal Purpose
I use my leadership platform and deep relationships across industries to bridge the data and DEI worlds as I believe together we make more sustainable progress towards equity.
My purpose is to speed up representation and positive social change for all those othered, in particular amplifying women of colour and intersectional identities.
- Awarded Top 100 Ethnic Minority Executives by Yahoo Finance
- Positive Role Model Nominee at UK National Diversity Awards 2021
- Podcasts: Women in Data, Black in Data, Business of Data, Sorry Pod, Diversifying Data
- Interviewed for WPP TV and The Female Lead Women at Work Research
Community Builder
I believe in the power of community, being the proud founder of My Skin My Story. My lived experience as a women of colour has been a driving force in creating my business to push forward diversity, equity and inclusion for all.
At the same time, My Skin My Story is a real passion project which allows me to uplift a specific group I relate to that is often not given the spotlight. In this growing global movement, women of colour connect, empower and elevate each other through the magic of stories. More about My Skin My Story on our Community page, LinkedIn and Instagram.
Ultimately, I want to build a meaningful legacy that leads to a more equitable and thriving society for all, across the worlds of business, charity and the arts.
International Speaker
As a speaker I use my journey to empower others to share their story and translate their intentions into actions.
I can speak to bridging the Data and DEI gap, belonging, the power of stories, community building, intersectionality, allyship, ethnic and cultural diversity, gender equality and my lived experience.
Below are my speaker highlights with global audiences.
