Naomi SesaySpecialist in Creative Diversity and Inclusive Leadership

Naomi Sesay is a prominent authority on inclusive culture who previously served as the Head of Creative Diversity for Channel 4. During her tenure at the broadcaster, she was responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive diversity strategies, ensuring that representation was central to the commissioning process. By bridging the gap between national media and ethnically diverse creative communities, she has become a pivotal figure in reshaping the UK media landscape. Her extensive media background spans over two decades, beginning at the height of MTV Europe’s influence where she worked as a producer, director, and presenter for MTV News. Naomi also held significant positions such as the On-Screen Diversity Executive at Channel 4 and was a key producer during the early years of the reality television phenomenon, Big Brother. Her expertise extends beyond the screen, having served as the Head of Innovation and Diversity for Media Trust and as a senior lead trainer in race fluency for FTSE 100 organisations. As a successful entrepreneur, Naomi founded the Billionaire Ladies Club, an international network designed to support ambitious women in global business. She is also an accomplished property investor and the author of The Human Upgrade, a work exploring personal accountability and intentional decision-making. Audiences book Naomi for her unique ability to blend high-level corporate strategy with real-world media experience, providing a clear and motivating perspective on modern leadership. On stage, Naomi Sesay is best known for talks on Diversity & Inclusion. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Arts & Culture, Education and Social Impact & Advocacy, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Naomi Sesay is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Presenter & Awards Host, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Naomi Sesay travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Naomi Sesay would approach your audience.