
KEVIN WITHANE (FRSA)
is committed to driving diversity, equity, and inclusion for all.

Kevin is a dual-qualified barrister and solicitor with extensive experience in corporate law, including M&A and IPOs. He has worked in private practice and in-house in the UK, US, China, Hong Kong, and Russia. He currently serves as an independent non-executive director on various boards and is an advisor for startups, helping them achieve strategic goals and scale. Kevin is also dedicated to promoting sustainable practices and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Founder of Diversity X, a community, venture capital fund and ecosystem focused on supporting under-estimated founders who are trying to make a positive impact on the world
Holds certificates in Business Sustainability Management and Diversity and Inclusion from prestigious universities
Board Advisor for NED
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
Investor in several startups including NowtoVow, The Choral Hub, Clim8 Invest, AllPlants, and Deciwatt, among others
Advisory Board Member of Octillion Capital Partners, a London-based search fund that looks to identify, acquire, and manage the operational activities of scalable/stable e-commerce businesses owned by diverse founders
Advisory Board Member at Candidate X, a community-driven movement to accelerate equality in the workplace
Host of the Cocktail Leadership podcast