Meet the Team

Alexia produces different types of analyses for inclusion in Board reporting and to assist teams with day to day operations as well as longer term plans (e.g. building capacity modelling). Alexia has an MSc in Statistics so she is good with data and gets involved in the set up and analysis of data capture forms and client surveys and is using Power BI to analyse the responses. Alexia has long experience working in Marketing so she also creates e-shots using Click Dimensions and adds content to the Chwarae Teg website.

Alison is an HR Professional and a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD with a pragmatic, pro-active, down-to-earth approach and a can-do philosophy. She has considerable experience of working successfully with a variety of organisations and personalities, to deliver value and achieve challenging goals.

An excellent communicator, with extensive knowledge of employment law and equality and diversity, who, as an Employer Partner delivering our FairPlay Employer Services, is not afraid to challenge constructively and creatively, to help shape and develop an organisation and embrace best practice.

Brian is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and presenter. He’s also the co-founder, co-director and chair of the Cardiff Book Festival, and the director of Stay Gold Media, which operates across broadcasting and events.

As BBC Wales’ business correspondent, Brian covers business and the economy for TV, radio and online. He was also the creative producer and presenter of a TV documentary and he presented a weekly business programme on radio. He’s covered stories for BBC Breakfast, the Six O’Clock News, the News Channel, Radio 4, 5Live, BBC Scotland and ITN. Brian was previously a political reporter.

Spotting a gap in Cardiff’s cultural scene, he started up the Cardiff Book Festival with some friends. The festival runs over three days encouraging reading, writing and debate through dozens of events.
He’s studied at Glasgow University, Cardiff University and Edinburgh Napier University and is starting a postgraduate certificate in business leadership at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

After graduating with an English degree from St John’s College, Oxford, Christopher worked as a project manager responsible for marketing, producing and distributing a range of print and web resources for schools on behalf of public, private and third sector clients. Christopher then joined the Welsh Government on the Civil Service Fast Stream and spent eight years working mainly on economic policy and regeneration and also as Senior Private Secretary to the Deputy First Minister. After five years at the National Assembly for Wales Commission as Head of Policy and Legislation Committee Service, Christopher returned to the Welsh Government as Deputy Director – Constitution and Justice.

Christopher has two young daughters for whom he is determined to help build a fairer Wales where they can achieve and prosper. Christopher became a board member in March 2016 and Vice Chair in December 2021.

Davy has 10 years of experience as a skilled and confident trainer, designing and facilitating a variety of EDI programmes, as well as delivering and assessing ILM qualifications. With a background in Psychology, fashion and various youth education charities, Davy is passionate about empowering others to achieve their full potential.

Diane is part of the FairPlay Employer team which is the commercial arm of Chwarae Teg. Diane’s main responsibility is account management and development of existing FairPlay Employer subscribers and introducing new clients to our portfolio of products including our FairPlay Employer Benchmarking & Award Subscription Service, Inclusive Leadership Programme and our Bespoke Consultancy Solutions menu. Diane has been tasked with building the FairPlay Employer brand not only in Wales, but UK wide, and having previously worked in the Agile Nation team for over 3 years has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with organisations to help them develop inclusive working practices and create a workplace culture where every employee feels they belong. Diane has decades of experience having previously worked in the commercial sector for many high profile brands, and she truly understands the importance of effective and clear communication. Diane’s down to earth attitude and easy going approach encourages customers to have open and honest conversations leading to a real understanding of their needs and the solutions needed.

Ellie works as a Client Relationship Manager for FairPlay Employer. She is driven by the sense of achievement gained when we help someone to reach their full career potential through our leadership programmes, or when we support organisations to implement practices that not only improve their bottom line but contribute to our vision of eradicating gender inequality in the workplace. Ellie has a proven track record in sales and client account management, across various industries including sport and art sponsorship and fundraising, working both with global brands and local organisations. Within Chwarae Teg Ellie is part of the committee that delivers the annual Womenspire Awards and has recently completed a Level 4 Diploma from the Institute of Leadership and Management.

Emily works as a Client Relationship Partner for FairPlay Employer where she helps clients identify their needs and find solutions as well as making sure clients are getting the best out of their FairPlay Employer subscription. She is driven by seeing organisations wanting to improve their inclusivity, diversity and equality practices. Emily has previously worked in the manufacturing and engineering industries within French speaking sales roles and has worked with reputable global organisations as well as independent companies. Emily shares the passion in Chwarae Teg’s values in wanting to see a fairer, equal and more inclusive Wales, where everyone is able to achieve their full potential.

Haf is a senior commercial and strategic leader with over 20 years in the creative B2B events sector and has organised some of the world’s largest international trade shows.

She has significant experience in working with both private and public sector organisations across multiple high value sectors. With a career spanning the globe starting in sales and quickly moving to strategic and commercial leadership roles, Haf spent much of her life living and working across the world leading global teams for large media and events PLCs namely UBM (now Informa) and Ascential. Haf personally set up start-ups in countries such as India, Turkey and China and led the development of these businesses from inception to commercial success. Haf was Managing Director of GovNet Communications until December 2019 and in February 2020, after moving home to Cardiff, formed Springboard International, acting as a consultant to the events industry and most recently advising the Public and Third sectors.

Laura is a member of the SLT at Fairplay Employer and is responsible for developing the commercial strategy and leading the sales, engagement and delivery teams. She has 18 years experience working within the corporate ad tech sector in London, and most recently as Business Advisor at Business Wales. She puts her clients’ needs first and is passion about collaboration and delivering successful outcomes for businesses. Laura is a mentor at Pregnant Then Screwed, a charity organisation supporting women and families facing discrimination and high childcare costs. She is a qualified Performance Coach and values justice, the pursuit of learning, empathy and honesty.