Asif Sadiq

Asif is the Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Warner Bros. Discovery. He was previously Global Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Impact at adidas and has a long and rich career in the diversity and inclusion space with senior executive positions at The Telegraph Media Group, EY Financial Services and the City of London Police. He is a board member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and a member of Hedley May's advisory board. Throughout his 20-year career he has worked in Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Asif is credited with impactful global diversity, equity and inclusion activities and programs across organizations, which have created a strong sense of belonging for all and resulted in truly diverse workplaces. He has been instrumental in creating synergies between internal and external D&I efforts within organizations, ensuring that diversity and inclusion are integrated into all elements of a business, resulting in innovative, creative and inclusive products and services.

He is a multi-award winning diversity and inclusion expert with a proven track record in D&I, sustainability and social impact, and is ranked as one of the most influential global D&I leaders by Hive Learning, the CIPD Top 20 Power list and a LinkedIn influencer . . He is the winner of numerous awards, including the highly commended Chief Diversity Award at the European Diversity Awards and was honored with an MBE in 2017 by the Queen and was awarded the Freedom of the City of London in 2016.

In 2023, Asif received an honorary doctorate from the Open University in recognition of his innovative and socially responsible business developments and outstanding contributions in the field of diversity, inclusion and global belonging.