Sara Matthews

Sara Matthews FCIPD, CMgr MCMI, Director at ODISEE

A proactive and creative business leader focussed on delivering Equality, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (EDEI) strategies.Using over 20 years of HR experience in FTSE businesses and elite sporting organisations, ODISEE (www.odisee.uk) has been created to support businesses and HR departments to deliver strong EDEI strategies, plans and initiatives. Using strong communication skills, pragmatism and a high degree of personal resilience has enabled me to support and deliver transformational change within fast-paced, competitive sectors.ODISEE beings HR and EDEI together to create sustainable, diverse and inclusive cultures that support commercial growth and promote organisational awareness.

Key Areas of Expertise:

• Operating at board level, influencing and supporting EDEI business objectives and culture
• Building collaborative & supportive leadership relationships with HR teams and department leads
• Optimising EDEI strategies and action plans to help organisations meet their aspirations
• Leading social responsibility policies, regulatory compliance and analytical insight
• Providing HR thought leadership, a Fellow of the CIPD and Chartered Manager of the CMI