Cheryl Cole is an accomplished Communications and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Director with a distinguished career in financial services, publishing, and pharmaceuticals. She brings a wealth of experience in delivering profitable propositions while driving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
As the Head of Client Success at Lumorus, Cheryl has spearheaded transformative projects, placing a strong emphasis on CSR, DEI communications, and large-scale organisational change. Her collaborative approach has significantly enhanced employee engagement and satisfaction, leading to the successful implementation of DEI and communication strategies across startups and billion-pound enterprises.
Cheryl’s strategic leadership is further exemplified by her pivotal role as the Chair of the Advisory Board at CandidateX. Her guidance has been instrumental in the company’s impressive growth and acquisition of substantial UK Innovation Funding. She has also demonstrated a strong commitment to diverse recruiting in all industries through the co-creation of an online recruitment training course.
At Bonhill Media Group, Cheryl served as Editorial Director of DiversityQ, a leading DEI platform. She drove significant readership growth and established a robust subscription base, managing teams effectively to deliver substantial thought leadership, governance, event sales and enhancing employee engagement through internal DEI strategies.
Her tenure at HSBC as a Communications Business Partner highlighted her capability to spearhead organisational transformation, elevate internal and external profiles, and improve global team collaboration and community engagement.
Cheryl’s influence extends beyond her corporate roles. She led the National BAME Health & Care Awards and established governance committees to enhance ESG and DEI performances. These initiatives have resulted in marked improvements in employee engagement and the implementation of robust diversity and inclusion policies.
Cheryl holds a master’s in strategic management and leadership and a master’s in strategic DEI. She is a certified cultural competency delivery lead, executive coach and mentor. Her BA in Broadcast Journalism further complements her extensive professional expertise.
Cheryl is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, aligning perfectly with Lumorus’s mission to drive positive change through innovative DEI strategies and comprehensive client success management.
