Fees:
*Fees are a guide only. Exact cost will be dependent on requirements and are subject to change.
Dr Kamel Hothi OBE
Dr Kamel Hothi OBE is a trailblazing leadership speaker and former banking executive who rose from cashier to boardroom. A strategic advisor and diversity champion, she shaped inclusive business strategies at Lloyds, mentors global leaders, and inspires audiences with her powerful story of resilience, belonging, and purpose-driven leadership.
About Dr Kamel Hothi OBE
Dr Kamel Hothi OBE is a globally recognised leadership speaker, strategic advisor, and former banking executive whose personal journey – from cashier to the boardroom – has inspired audiences across industries and continents. With a 40-year career at Lloyds Banking Group, she broke barriers as the UK’s first Asian female bank manager and went on to lead large-scale cultural transformation programmes that not only shifted business strategy but helped redefine purpose-led leadership.
Named one of the UK’s Top 100 Most Influential Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Leaders, Kamel was the architect behind Lloyds’ pioneering Asian Strategy, developed in response to the lack of financial access for marginalised communities. Her work led to more inclusive banking services and stronger relationships with thousands of SMEs across the UK. Alongside this, she helped rebuild the bank’s reputation post-2008 financial crisis, led multi-million-pound fundraising programmes, and designed award-winning initiatives such as the School for Social Entrepreneurs, which created over 4,000 jobs and mentored future changemakers.
Kamel’s commitment to inclusion extends far beyond policy. As a founding member of Lloyds’ Ethnic Minority and Women’s Networks and Chair of the Government’s Supplier Diversity Taskforce, she has helped open doors for underrepresented communities in both the public and private sectors. Her work is underpinned by a deep belief in the power of empathy, belonging, and authentic leadership to drive performance and connection.
Now a sought-after advisor to FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies, Kamel supports boards and C-suite leaders to shift culture, navigate purpose, and lead with courage. She served as a Non-Executive Director at TLC Lions, an Ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Society, and Advisor to The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, mentoring young leaders across the globe and member of Lloyds of London Sustainability Committee across the Insurance sector.
Known for her disarming honesty, storytelling, and emotional intelligence, Kamel’s keynotes explore how leaders can unlock their ‘why’, overcome barriers, and inspire ownership in others. She invites audiences to reflect on how far they’ve come, embrace their full selves, and create cultures where people truly belong and can thrive.
Awarded an OBE for services by the Late Queen to diversity in banking, Kamel is not just a speaker – she’s a catalyst for mindset shift and meaningful change
To book Keynote Speaker Dr Kamel Hothi OBE, contact The Speakers Agency on +44(0)1332 810481 or email enquiries@thespeakersagency.com
• Transformational Leadership
• Purpose and Cultural Innovation
• Building Psychological Safety and Leading with Courage
• Navigating Intersectionality in Leadership
• Harnessing Growth Mindset for Self-Discovery and Success
• Thriving Through Change: Courage, Agility, and Adaptability
• Inspiring Action Through Motivational Storytelling
Testimonials
"There has been overwhelming positive feedback with many of our employees around the world expressing their enjoyment of the sessions, finding them informative, inspiring and motivational."
GSK
"Kamel’s story had me and the audience gripped. To hear the success and challenges that Kamel has faced was inspiring and heart breaking all at the same time. The messaging at the end was extremely powerful and sharing these incredible stories makes me believe if they can so can we."
AXA
"It was amazing to hear Dr. Kamel on how she overcome the trials and tribulations of the society and emerge a powerful women. It inspired me to be motivated to face my challenges with grit and determination."
Sony
"Kamel, I can not tell you how much you have inspired me post your talk. It’s left me energised to have my own conversations. Thank you so so much and I can’t wait to see the impact you have in Dubai."
