About the Event
With over 350,000 neurodivergent individuals estimated to be working in the UK’s financial industry, it’s crucial to ensure they have the support they need to thrive.
When individuals are supported in ways that work best for them, businesses see innovation and productivity increase, as well as improvements to employee well-being and retention. Financial organisations are increasingly recognising that by fostering neuro-inclusive workplace cultures, they can unlock the full potential of their neurodivergent employees—tapping into unique talents and perspectives that help drive innovation and business success.
Join us for an insightful panel discussion, where professionals from the finance sector—who are at the forefront of championing neuro-inclusion within their organisations—will share their personal stories and expert insights.
Our panel will explore important topics such as:
Why embracing neurodiversity in finance is a game-changer
The challenges neurodivergent talent face in the industry
How we can encourage more open disclosure and support requests
Practical adjustments that can make a real difference
Breaking down organisational barriers to help neurodivergent employees thrive
…and much more!
Plus, we’ll wrap up with some top tips from our panellists on how to empower neurodivergent talent and have an opportunity for audience Q&A at the end.
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Meet our panelists:
Host | Pooja Sudera
Consulting Business Psychologist at Lexxic
Pooja Sudera is a Consulting Business Psychologist with a master’s degree in occupational psychology and is working towards a Chartered status in Occupational Psychology.
She is an experienced psychologist who has worked in the field of neurodiversity for both private and government organisations for over 8 years. At Lexxic, she is a senior member of the team, working with adults that have a neurodiverse condition and providing psychological services to these individuals to help them reach their true potential. Pooja is passionate about promoting employee well-being and has worked with organisations and management to raise awareness of neurodiversity to help promote diversity and improve organisational policy.
Laurence Griffin
Quality Assurance Specialist (Financial Advice) at Skipton Building Society
Financial Services professional and university graduate who started on a life-changing Autism Internship scheme in September 2016. Passionate about health, fitness, travel, technology, finances, inclusivity, and wellbeing.
Currently undertaking coach training with Mastering Your Power and co-chair of the Skipton Building Society Neurodiversity Network. In my spare time, I focus on my passion for health, fitness, travel and meeting new people.
I believe everyone should have access to good quality employment, regardless of where they are from/live and where they feel supported and are able to be their authentic selves.
Sarah Batt
Commercial Channel Lead in Financial Crime & Co-chair of Enable (NatWest’s employee-led network for disability and neurodiversity)
Sarah been a Co-Chair of the NatWest’s Enable Network since 2022 and one of the Bank’s inclusion champions since 2018. Sarah sponsors the Positive Management Culture and Governance & Strategy workstreams within the Alliance that are central to promoting neuro-inclusion. Sarah’s an active member of the colleague-led Autistic community and champions the neurodivergent colleague voice to make positive changes and build awareness across the organisation.
In her day job, Sarah is a Commerical Channel Lead in Financial Crime and has been with NatWest for over 21 years.