Rebecca Perry has written two full-length poetry collections – ‘Beauty/Beauty’ and ‘Stone Fruit’ – both published by Bloodaxe Books (2015, 2021), as well as four pamphlets.

Her poetry has been shortlisted for awards including the T S Eliot Prize and her first collection won the Michael Murphy Memorial Prize. Her first work of creative non-fiction – On Trampolining – was published by Makina Books in 2023. She is from London, where she also lives.

Vilma Nikolaidou was appointed the BFI’s first Director of People and Culture in May 2023, joining from the University of the Arts London where she was Associate Director of People Strategy and Culture.

As Director of People and Culture at the BFI, Vilma provides leadership across all areas of people strategy including talent, employee experience, capability, reward, performance, employee relations, culture and behaviours.

Originally from Greece, Vilma studied psychology and graduated with a masters in Organisational Psychology from City University London. She is a Fellow of the CIPD and also holds a postgraduate diploma in coaching from the University of Sussex.

Vilma started her career in Monsoon Accessorize, initially in retail sales and then in their HR division and from there held generalist and leadership roles at Tate Galleries, Arts Council England and London Borough of Lambeth. She was the organisational development lead of the new Tate Modern extension that opened in London’s Bankside in 2017. She co-founded Tate’s first LGBTQ+ staff network and has been a strong advocate for equality, diversity and inclusion all her life, with a passion for making the arts and creative industries more accessible to everyone.

Phoebe is a book marketer with over four years experience planning and executing marketing campaigns for a range of fiction and non-fiction titles, including the 2023 Women’s Prize winner ‘Demon Copperhead.’

Before moving into the publishing industry, Phoebe began her career in media as a comms planner working with clients such as Clarins and Ralph Lauren. She also shares her own book recommendations on her Instagram account @thebrixtonbookworm.

NJJ Business Solutions Ltd is owned by Nicola John, who is a mentor for Business Wales and the Chair for the South & West Wales branch of the Institute of Directors, she is also a founder of 4Ivy which is female knowledge and networking group connecting female entrepreneurs. The aim of this group is to share knowledge and best practice within the female leadership and business owner community in South and West Wales.

Over the past 30 years, Nicola has worked in various management and training roles and spent a significant part of her career as a managing director in the manufacturing and construction sectors.

Nicola now runs her own business consultancy, advising companies ranging from local start-ups through to global blue-chips. Her skills, experience and knowledge have helped organisations to deliver growth and enhance business strategies, planning, training and development, leadership mentoring, and system adherence.

Nikki Giant is an author and social entrepreneur working to improve the lives of children and young people, especially girls.

Nikki is the founder of The Girl Lab, a creative consultancy agency on a mission to redesign girlhood, changing the way girls and young women are represented, engaged and supported, by providing strategic advice, training and support to girl-focused brands and causes.

Previously the Head of Girls’ Rights and Youth at global charity Plan International UK, Nikki was also the founder of a social enterprise supporting children and young people through a range of educational programmes to raise aspirations, attainment and school attendance. Nikki currently serves on an expert advisory panel to the Children's Commissioner for Wales.

Faith Holloway has over nine years experience in fundraising and well-being roles for places like The Museum of Modern Art and Save the Children.

Faith has called North London home for four years now, along with her partner and cat, Molly. Her favourite author is Nora Ephron, and her all-time favourite book continues to be "The Princess Bride".