Speakers

Claudine Reid MBE is a purpose-driven entrepreneur, strategist, adviser, and board-level leader with over 30 years of experience delivering transformational impact across business, social enterprise, government, and community development. A multi-award-winning leader, she has built and led organisations, advised senior government and business leaders, and influenced policy and practice at both national and international levels. Claudine combines commercial acumen with deep expertise in strategic growth, organisational transformation, governance, social value, partnership development, and economic empowerment.

She has supported thousands of entrepreneurs to access finance, develop sustainable businesses, and create employment opportunities, while building high-performing teams, partnerships, and ecosystems that deliver measurable outcomes. An accomplished chair, mentor, and speaker, she is recognised for turning complex challenges into clear strategies, connecting people and opportunities, and translating ambition into action.

Claudine’s leadership is grounded in purpose, resilience, and results, with a distinctive ability to bridge sectors, inspire change, and create sustainable value for organisations, people, and communities.