Sathya Bala (she/her) is an energetic leader, business owner and community builder fueled by her commitment to building a more equitable world through her work. She brings her experience as a senior influencer and on the ground change maker, starting at Deloitte in risk and audit, then moving into data... Read more
Sathya Bala (she/her) is an energetic leader, business owner and community builder fueled by her commitment to building a more equitable world through her work. She brings her experience as a senior influencer and on the ground change maker, starting at Deloitte in risk and audit, then moving into data governance at Sainsburys, Barclays, HSBC and Deutsche Bank.
Sathya Bala then moved into diversity, equity and inclusion, sponsoring these initiatives in her last role at Chanel as Head of Global Data Governance. Now Sathya is a consultant, entrepreneur, thought leader, Board advisor and speaker focused on using data and stories to make organisations more equitable.
She is also founder and community organiser for My Skin My Story which empowers women of colour all around the world. In 3 years she has run 30 events and built a membership of over 500 people. Sathya sits on the Board of a national cancer charity and dance company.
In speaking, she demystifies identity, bias, intersectionality, inclusion and how to champion equity by tapping into stories and humanising data. Sathya embraces her lived experience, as a Sri Lankan Tamil woman, born in Singapore, who grew up in Sydney and moved to London as a young adult. She inspires others with her story and is proud to amplify underrepresented voices.
Sathya Bala was awarded Top 100 Ethnic Minority Executives by Yahoo Finance. Sathya has been recognised by the UK National Diversity Awards, YunoJuno Freelancer Awards as well as interviewed for WPP TV, The Female Lead Women at Work Research and DataIQ.
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You can book Sathya Bala through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Sathya's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Sathya Bala's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Sathya tailored to your event.
Sathya Bala speaks on Diversity, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Society & Education. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Sathya to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Sathya Bala for events worldwide, subject to Sathya's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Sathya Bala is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Sathya can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Sathya Bala on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Sathya can offer.
Sathya Bala delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Sathya Bala's areas of expertise include Diversity, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Society & Education. To get a clear sense of Sathya's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Sathya Bala can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Diversity, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Society & Education is relevant. Details of Sathya's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Sathya Bala is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Sathya Bala, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Sathya's current availability for your dates.