Host

Sophie Sulehria is an award-winning broadcaster, presenter and facilitator specialising in leadership, workplace culture and inclusion.

Co-Chair, Menopause Mandate

Tina Backhouse is Co-Chair of Menopause Mandate and a passionate advocate for improving menopause support in the workplace. Through her work with employers, healthcare professionals and policymakers, she helps ensure women can continue to thrive throughout their careers.

Business Development Director, Scottish Widows

Susan Hope is a Business Development Director at Scottish Widows, where she leads a team of workplace pension business development professionals working with wealth and corporate advisers across the UK. At the forum, Susan will also share her personal experience of menopause and work, helping bring to life why support matters and why employers cannot afford to lose experienced women at midlife.

CEO & Founder, Women in Work | Founding Director, Menopause Mandate

Laura Biggs is the CEO and Founder of Women in Work and a Founding Director of Menopause Mandate. Through both organisations, she works with employers, policymakers and business leaders to improve outcomes for women at work and accelerate progress on gender equity.

Author, Campaigner & Speaker

Mark Sproston is an author, speaker and menopause awareness campaigner dedicated to helping men better understand menopause and its impact on relationships, families, workplaces and mental health. Inspired by thousands of conversations during his career as a barber, Mark recognised that many men want to support the women in their lives but often lack the knowledge and confidence to do so. Through his book, speaking engagements and advocacy work, he is helping to challenge misconceptions, encourage open conversations and empower men to become stronger allies throughout the menopause journey.

Head of Gender & Workplace Equality for the Equality Hub, Cabinet Office

Gillian Unsworth is the Head of Gender and Workplace Equality for the Equality Hub in the Cabinet Office. She has a wealth of knowledge of practical interventions that employers and business leaders can take to create more inclusive workplaces and break down the barriers to enable women to reach their full potential in their careers

Senior Manager - Culture, Engagement & Wellbeing, KPMG UK

Elizabeth Morris works within KPMG's people and wellbeing team and has been closely involved indeveloping and supporting menopause initiatives across the organisation.

Head of People Partnering, Mediator and Coach, Channel 4

Sarah Tegerdine has more than 25 years of experience in human resources within the media and broadcasting sector and has served as Head of People Partnering at Channel 4 since 2020. Her expertise spans both the strategic and operational aspects of HR, with a strong track record of driving change and supporting organisational transformation. Drawing on her background in learning and development, Sarah has implemented internal coaching programmes and played a key role in supporting employee growth and development. In 2023, she became an accredited mediator, further broadening her expertise. Alongside her HR leadership role, Sarah is also Channel 4's Menopause Champion, advocating for women's health and helping to ensure it remains a workplace priority.

Director of Strategic Partnerships & New Business Development, QVC

Caroline Cornabé is Director of Strategic Partnerships and New Business Development at QVCUK and leads Menopause Your Way, the company’s flagship initiative supporting women through menopause, and also educating all employees on this topic creating an inclusive workplace where midlife women can feel heard, valued, and able to thrive.

Head of Client Success, Peppy

Grace Stokes oversees strategic partnerships to empower clients in achieving their health and wellbeing goals. With expertise in client success, workplace wellbeing, and employee benefits, Grace collaborates closely with organisations to maximise the impact of Peppy’s clinical services. Her passion for Women’s Health and menopause support fuels her dedication to helping businesses cultivate happier, healthier workforces where everyone can thrive.

Co-Chair & Co-Founder, Menofriends | British Airways

Angie McDonnell is a customer experience professional with British Airways and Co-Chair and Co-Founder of Menofriends, the airline's menopause network. Established in 2021, Menofriends was created to empower colleagues globally, raise awareness and champion menopause inclusion.

Employment Partner & Head of Manchester Office, Lewis Silkin

Sally Hulston has specialised in employment law for over 20 years. She works closely with household name brands across a variety of sectors, as well as local businesses based in the North of England. Alongside her advisory work, she often provides bespoke training and contributes to the press on key workforce issues. Sally is also one of the founding members of our In-House Employment Lawyers' Community (IHELC), and sits on the Firm's EIR ExCo, the Wellbeing Committee, the DE&I Gender Group and is our Partner sponsor for the Mindful Business Charter.

Senior Associate, Lewis Silkin

Anne Mannion specialises in information law and media litigation, advising on all aspects of data protection, cyber and privacy law. She brings a wealth of experience of working in the media into her legal practice, including from her earlier adventures as a professional actress and producer. She has launched companies in the UK and US and served as in-house counsel at a leading global corporate and financial services provider. She now focuses on data protection rights, holding the BCS's Data Protection Practitioner Certificate, CIPP/E and sitting on the Lexis PSL's Expert Panel for Information Law.

Lecturer in the Centre of Organisational Health & Wellbeing, Division of Health Research, Lancaster University

Dr Abby Morris is a researcher specialising in organisational health and wellbeing, with a particular focus on employee health, and the development of evidence-informed interventions that support healthier and more inclusive working environments. With an extensive background in e-health, behaviour change, and multi-component workplace interventions, Dr. Morris’s work explores how organisations can better support employee wellbeing across the working life.

Lead Physician, Bupa

Dr Clare Judd is a GP with a specialist interest in women’s health and medical education. She is the Lead Physician at Bupa’s Basinghall Clinic in Bank and serves as Bupa’s Women’s Health Lead for the London area. Clare is passionate about supporting women at every stage of life, delivering a broad range of services including contraception and menopause care.