Belinda Parmar

Belinda Parmar OBE is CEO of The Empathy Business, an award-winning consultancy, and a Non-Executive Director for the Ministry of Defence. A trained lawyer and Barrister, she specialises in integrating empathy into AI and the corporate world.

A dynamic entrepreneur and speaker, Belinda has a proven track record in delivering change management programs for major corporations and governments. Recognised as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, she has spoken at Davos and received an OBE for services to Women in Tech. A thought leader in applying the science of empathy to organisational transformation, Belinda's expertise encompasses leadership, communications, and operations. She created the Global Empathy Index, pioneering large-scale measurement of empathy and inclusion, as published in the Harvard Business Review. Building upon this, she has recently launched a cutting-edge AI-powered Empathy Index.

Belinda was Empathy-In-Residence at Barclays, Lloyds and Centrica and she created the first ever Empathy Hub in Europe’s largest bank.

Belinda is the founder and author of "Little Miss Geek," which inspired young women to become tech pioneers and the #HERinHero campaign was supported by 40 British Members of Parliament.

Testimonials:

"Belinda provided the perfect blend of thought-provoking insights and real-world practicality. The audience was highly engaged from start to finish, and her energy and humour was perfectly pitched." McCain.

“Belinda’s session was a great finish to our leadership conference. I think she delivered exactly what we wanted at what was probably not the easiest session at the end of the day on a Friday”. Nottingham City Council

“Her thoughtful perspective really elevated the conversation on the working culture in STEM, bringing a unique angle to the discussion” FT Longitude

"The event went very well. Belinda was great, she closed the day on a high with a very energetic and engaging presentation." Ascot Group

‘‘Belinda was amazing – absolutely amazing feedback!’’ BNP Paribas

“Belinda’s talk was very inspiring and crucial for MF Brands Young Talents to understand the power of empathy in the performance of our business.“ Lacoste

“Thought provoking with tangible take-aways” United Nations

“The best presentation we have had this year” ABB

“An empowering and inspiring session” NHS England

“Belinda spoke at our IWD event today as we really couldn't have asked for a better speaker.” Bullhorn

“Belinda is a true expert when it comes to Empathy, but her super-power is bringing this to life within a corporate environment” AB-InBev

Achievements

Outstanding Leader of the Year 2024 (shortlisted)

Digital Revolution Awards 2024

Emerging Technologies Leader of the Year, 2024 (Highly Commended)

Women in IT Awards 2024

-Most Influential Women 2023

-Computer Weekly 2023 Most Influential women in tech- 2023

-Most Pioneering Consultancy 2023 CEO Monthly 2023

Female CEO of the Year Awards

-Global Leaders in Consulting 2023 - ALM Consulting 2023

-Leader of the Year, HR Awards, Shortlist, 2022

-Woman of the Year, Shortlist, 2022