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November 26, 2025

We are proud to announce that our CEO, Lil Bremermann-Richard has won the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the 2025 Lead5050 Awards.

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ has been part of , which empowers organisations to gain a competitive edge by fostering inclusive workplaces through leadership training, data & governance, for several years.

Held in Berlin as part of ICEF Berlin 2025, the organisation’s awards celebrated the people changing our society, lives, and workplaces for the better.  

We were delighted to see several colleagues across the business shortlisted for the awards:

  1. °ä²¹²Ô²¹²ÔÌýÖ³ú²¹°ù²õ±ô²¹²Ô, Business Partner to CEO – Innovation, Transformation and Culture, in the category of “Unsung Heroâ€Â 
  2. Stephanie Nunn, Learning & Development Partner, in the category of “Contribution to gender diversityâ€Â 
  3. Jo Grendall, Chief People Officer, in the category of “The Champion of Changeâ€Â 
  4. Alexandra Korda, Chief Marketing Officer, in the category of “Mentor of the Yearâ€Â 
  5. Diya Chirag Desai, Marketing Executive, in the category of “Rising Starâ€Â 
  6. Lil Bremermann-Richard, Group CEO, in the category of “Lifetime Achievement Awardâ€

Speaking of Lil’s impact on the Higher Education industry, Tony Lee, Chief Visionary Officer of ICEF said:

“What truly sets Lil apart is not just what she’s built, but how she’s built it. Lil has led with heart, courage, and purpose – combining business brilliance with an unwavering belief in people.

Throughout her career, she’s championed opportunity, diversity, and. She’s been a mentor to countless women and men, encouraging them to step up, to find their voice, and to lead with integrity.

Her collaborative spirit has helped shape partnerships across the globe, and her leadership has inspired so many of us to raise our standards, think bigger, and act with kindness.â€

Canan Özarslan also received special recognition in the Unsung Hero category, a testament to her empathy, dedication, and quiet leadership that creates lasting impact across the organisation.

We’re equally proud of all our finalists, whose nominations reflect the values and collaboration that drive our culture forward.