Chris Shearer-Wright

Chris Shearer-Wright is an equity, diversity, and inclusion professional with over a decade of experience working at British, design-led, lifestyle retailer Oliver Bonas. A firm believer in the power of talking to people and listening to their points of view, Chris chairs the wider EDI team – made up of the leads of the brand’s ERGs, aptly called The Voices networks, as well as key stakeholders from various parts of the business. The networks have supported the brand in the successful implementation of new and updated policies, as well as the creation of engaging inclusive activities, content and a transparent approach to recruitment. Outside of the 9-5, Chris is a mentor to creative entrepreneurs through the Black Business Residency – a 12-month programme developed in partnership with DOES, sponsored by Morgan Stanley and Somerset House.