Sam is the Founding Partner of Psalt and the Managing Director for Innocent Drinks (UK & Ireland). He is an accredited Executive Coach, Facilitator and Speaker who works with leaders, leadership teams and aspiring talent. He has worked with board/senior level executives across the Financial Services, Legal, Creative and Consumer Goods industries. He holds business advisory / non-executive positions also also supports several non-profit organisations and initiatives. ‘As a black boy, I went to several schools as we settled in the UK. I always seek to connect deeply with people. I want to encourage, motivate and support people to achieve greater things’

Gareth is Founding Partner at Psalt and Group Chief People Officer at Nandos. He is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and Integral Coach. He has held significant HR Director and Organisational Development Director roles within some of the world's largest companies. Gareth has practiced as a Leadership and Executive Coach since 2012. He now works as an Organisational Development consultant and Executive Coach, specialising in change and transformation, leadership development and shifting collective and individual mindset. “As a kid from a council estate, I’ve been very fortunate to have the career I have had. There are plenty of people who don’t get those opportunities and their potential is lost. I want to do work which makes it possible for anyone

Leroy leads Rise. 10 years + in recruitment provided a lot of insight into what good (and bad) looks like in terms of talent engagement and selection. He's also a black guy who attended private school whilst living in a council estate in London. So, he's convinced that access and exposure are key components to success. A big believer in horses for courses - but both horses and courses have to be right for each other. He's convinced there isn't enough of that access and exposure for our young black people. And, despite seeing the positive intent , he doesn't feel organisations are equipping their people with the tools required to create the right environment and opportunities to thrive. Our work at Psalt is to do just that.

Chianne is our Community Development Lead at Psalt Rise. She is a qualified counsellor registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Chianne plays a critical role within Psalt supporting the community of young black talent looking to enter the world of work with the skills, knowledge and network they need to progress.​

Chianne helps people by giving them a space to bring themselves, their entire self and be honest about what they’re struggling with and what changes they want to see.​

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Korianne is a Community Growth Manager at Psalt Rise. A self taught social media and digital marketing expert, her experience spans across small businesses with big purposes across various industries. With a background in the sciences and now pursuing a degree in medicine, Korianne enjoys the ability to combine her analytical and creative side in her roles. Korianne believes her difference is the ability to try new things and therefore believes that there's no limitations to who you can be.

Sue has worked as a coach, advisor and consultant to many of the world’s largest Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 businesses. She was the co-founder and CEO of Coach In a Box which was successfully acquired by BTS in 2017. Sue is now supporting organisations who are attempting to solve some of our biggest societal challenges. ‘I didn’t have the classic academic achievements and that’s why I see the potential in everyone.’

Andy is known for his deep expertise and experience as a human-centred problem solver and investor in gap-closing companies. For over 15 years he has been an investor and entrepreneur creating pathways for underrepresented talent into industry.

Andy was recognised in 2021 with a Queen's Honours MBE medal in recognition of his contribution to diversity and technology in the UK.

Through Psalt Open, he works with leaders to unlock difference in their organisations through applying entrepreneurial problem-solving skills to cultural challenges.

Michelle worked for over 25 years in the debt and credit markets for publicly listed organisations. She held significant positions as Managing Director and European Executive and led teams in EMEA and globally in both commercial and credit analytical functions. Since 2018, Michelle has been the CEO of The Good Business Initiative. This non-profit works with organisations to help them contribute to building a fairer and more sustainable future for everyone. She holds various board positions and is an Executive Coach specialising in leadership development and inclusion.

‘I grew up in disadvantage in Birmingham, a long way from where my career took me. You don’t have to leave your real self at the door, everyone misses out when you do

Paul has operational and governance oversight at Psalt. He is the Founder and Director of ‘Democratise Coaching’, a boutique consultancy dedicated to the advancement of Coaching and Coaching related interventions for underserved and underrepresented populations. He has a 35 years experience across FMCG (15 years with Unilever), consultancy and latterly 10 years leading EMEA for ‘Coach in a Box’ (acquired by and now part of BTS in 2017). A qualified PCC, Paul continues to Coach at all levels including the coaching of key Executives in influential positions across Europe. Paul helps PSALT with its mission through bringing good governance and by supporting the interventions that will advance the movement.

Shia is our all-round social media guru with over 10 years of experience creating content.

His mission is to make lasting content that makes lasting memories.

He lives and breathes social & content from running his own food blog to creating content for a mixture of brands in the FMCG world & beyond.

Tracy plays a critical role as executive assistant, administrator and coordinator. She has a passion for supporting organisations to optimise their productivity and focus on their core activities. Tracy’s expertise shines through in areas such as meeting organisation, finance management, and mentoring program support within PSALT. She takes great pride in being part of such an inspiring organisation and is committed to making a difference. Growing up with a disabled parent has instilled in Tracy a deep sense of empathy and a drive to assist and support those in need, fostering a culture of openness to help and encouragement.

Kelly is our operations guru. With over two decades of operations and logistics leadership expertise, Kelly has spearheaded the development of operational strategies and processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction. In her role as the Head of multiple functions across a European base, she has driven initiatives to nurture and accelerate new talent. Kelly's extensive experience spans diverse sectors and areas, including recruitment, L&D, government bodies, banking, and FMCG.

Kelly expresses pride in keeping business operations running smoothly. She emphasises the importance of building a culture where collaboration and mutual respect are key, creating a space where everyone can thrive and do their best work.