SUMMIT SPEAKERS
DR. TESSY OJO
Dr Tessy Ojo CBE is an internationally recognised leader and the Chief Executive of The Diana Award, the only charity established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales. With over two decades of experience in youth development, social justice, and organisational leadership, she is a sought-after global speaker on topics including leadership, equity, youth empowerment, systems change, and social impact.
As CEO of The Diana Award, Dr. Ojo has led the organisation’s transformation into a global force for positive change, supporting young leaders across more than 40 countries. Her work champions the belief that young people can drive lasting societal transformation when equipped with the right tools, mentorship, and opportunities.
She has overseen major international programs, including anti-bullying initiatives, leadership development academies, and the prestigious Diana Award honour roll, which recognises exceptional young changemakers worldwide. Dr. Ojo was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours for her services to children and young people. She is also the first British national to receive the Martin Luther King Jr. Award in Atlanta for her humanitarian leadership.
Her influence extends across multiple national and international boards, including Comic Relief and the BBC Appeals Advisory Committee. Dr. Ojo is known for her warm, compelling storytelling and her ability to inspire diverse audiences—from global leaders and policymakers to educators, corporate teams, and young people. Her talks blend lived experience, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to humanity. Before joining The Diana Award, Dr. Ojo held senior roles in the corporate sector, including IBM, where she developed expertise in strategy, operations, and organisational development. Dr Tessy Ojo is a committed Christian.
SEYI OBAKIN
Seyi Obakin OBE is the Chief Executive of Centrepoint, the nation’s leading charity dedicated to ending youth homelessness. Since taking on the role in 2009, he has guided the organisation with exceptional vision — expanding its reach, strengthening its impact, and championing opportunities for vulnerable young people to secure housing, education, skills, and long‑term employment.
Beyond Centrepoint, Seyi serves as Chair of the Youth Futures Foundation, the UK’s What Works Center for Youth Employment, where he leads national efforts to improve employment outcomes for young people from marginalized backgrounds. His public service also includes roles with the London Fire Brigade, the Department for Work and Pensions, and several government advisory panels.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to youth skills, employment, and homelessness, Seyi was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 2016, and in 2024, he received an honorary doctorate for his service to public life.
He is widely respected as a strategic thinker, a compassionate leader, and one of the most influential voices on youth homelessness in the UK today. Seyi Obakin is a committed Christian.
DAVID WALKER
David Walker is the Director of Work and Leadership at the London Institute For Contemporary Christianity [LICC].
Having read international business and French at the University of Plymouth, David spent the first half of his adult life working in Senior strategic leadership roles in the telecoms sector, for Cable & Wireless and the Orange Group, in Paris and London.
Not only did he really enjoy his work across different countries and cultures, but he also had a very clear sense of purpose as a whole-life disciple of Jesus. God then called him into ordained ministry, and he has spent the last years leading churches and equipping God’s people to be fruitful and faithful disciples in their everyday lives. He’s also served as a vicar. David is experienced in training people to find their God-given purpose in their work.
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Our mandate is to encourage
and empower each person to discover, develop and deploy their uniqueness to the glory of God and benefit of mankind.
Our mandate is to encourage
and empower each person to discover, develop and deploy their uniqueness to the glory of God and benefit of mankind.
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SE18 6QQ
Office Opening Times:
Monday - Friday: 9am -
5.30pm
Weekends: Closed
Bank Holidays: Closed
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