Nishma Patel-Robb

Written By Madeline McQueen

Nishma Patel-Robb

Founder, The Glittersphere | President, WACL

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Topic: How to Progress Your Career on Your Own Terms

Nishma Patel Robb is a creative leader, marketing strategist, and a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her background leading teams at Google demonstrates an innate ability to build human-centred marketing campaigns. Nishma is a sought-after voice for her expertise in building inclusive cultures and her insights on the intersection of technology with social good and the power of creativity, AI and storytelling to help grow people, businesses and cultures. She is passionate about inspiring the next generation of leaders and creating a more equitable future.

As CEO and Founder of The Glittersphere, Nishma plans to help unlock the power of female creators, leaders, and entrepreneurs by fostering collaborations that elevate brands, spark meaningful cultural change, and attract healthy investment!

Nishma is the current President of WACL (Women in Advertising and Communications Leadership), President of the History of Advertising Trust (taking the reins from Keith Weed and Sir John Hegarty), a Fellow of the IPA and a Fellow of The Marketing Society.

When not geeking out on advertising, media and all things creative, Nishma can be found in Pinner with her teenage twins and Milly the Maltipoo or behind the DJ decks getting the party started!

Madeline McQueen

Madeline McQueen is a force of empowerment with extensive experience as an Executive Coach, Speaker, and Trainer. She has worked with a diverse range of clients, including industry leaders like Google, Saatchi & Saatchi, Sopra Steria, Facebook, Omnicom, and Natixis Asset Management, to name a few.  Madeline’s signature approach centres on enhancing clarity, confidence, and strategic leadership, particularly for women in senior leadership roles. She is a passionate advocate for gender equality, helping women to embrace their magnificence and step into their power.   

Her personal journey is as inspiring as her professional work. Having navigated both personal and professional adversity, including surviving corporate sales, a business downturn and personal loss, Madeline has built a thriving career in personal and leadership development. Alongside her work, she sits on the board of NoMore.Org, driving action for gender equality. Married for 31 years, with two daughters, she balances her professional achievements with a fulfilling family life and a love of travel and dance.

http://www.madelinemcqueen.com
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