Baroness Ruth HuntFormer Stonewall Chief Executive and Cross-bench Peer

Baroness Ruth Hunt is a distinguished leader in the field of equality and organisational culture, best known for her transformative tenure as Chief Executive and Director of Campaigns at Stonewall. During her time leading Europe's largest LGBTQ+ charity, she spearheaded significant national initiatives, including the successful Rainbow Laces partnership with the Premier League and high-profile programmes aimed at eliminating discrimination within the education system. Following her departure from Stonewall, she co-founded the consultancy Deeds and Words, where she serves as Director. In this capacity, she advises senior executive teams on how collective leadership and genuine inclusion can enhance organisational performance and employee well-being. Her expertise is further recognised through her appointment in 2019 as the youngest cross-bench peer in the House of Lords, as well as her role as a visiting fellow at Jesus College, Cambridge. With a background that includes serving as President of the Oxford Students Union, Ruth brings a wealth of practical experience to the stage. She is highly regarded for her ability to discuss complex leadership challenges with warmth and wit, providing audiences with a clear understanding of how to foster inclusive environments that benefit every member of the workforce. On stage, Baroness Ruth Hunt is best known for talks on Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership and LGBTQ+ Advocacy. 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 Charity & Non-Profit, Education and Healthcare, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Baroness Ruth Hunt is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, 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, Baroness Ruth Hunt 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 Baroness Ruth Hunt would approach your audience.