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Kevin Withane

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CEO at Diversity X

Sudbury, England, United Kingdom

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Kevin: together at Simmons & Simmons

About

Dual-qualified barrister and solicitor with extensive corporate law experience in M&A and IPOs across the UK, US, China, Hong Kong, and Russia. Currently serves as an independent non-executive director and startup advisor, with a focus on promoting sustainable practices and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Experience

  1. Impact LawyersCo-Founder and Co-Managing Directorcurrent2024 — presentUnited Kingdom
  2. Groundsforgooduk LtdOwnercurrent2026 — present
  3. AFC SUDBURY LIMITEDBoard Membercurrent2026 — presentSudbury, England, United Kingdom
  4. Bright Field ConsultingChairpersoncurrent2025 — present
  5. Diversity X VenturesCo-Foundercurrent2026 — present
  6. Diversity-XFounder and CEOcurrent2021 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
  7. Ikigai Legal LtdFounder and Directorcurrent2023 — presentUnited Kingdom
  8. Magic Sauce OnlineMember of the Board of Advisorscurrent2023 — present
  9. VariousInvestorcurrent2019 — presentUnited Kingdom
  10. The Happiness IndexBoard Advisorcurrent2022 — present
  11. Agile Business ConsortiumNon Executive Directorcurrent2021 — present
  12. CandidateXAdvisory Board Membercurrent2021 — present
  13. Puppet Animation ScotlandVice Chair Of The Board2022 — 2024
  14. Puppet Animation ScotlandMember Board Of Directors2021 — 2024
  15. TI Fluid SystemsGroup Ethics and Compliance Director2019 — 2023Auburn Hills, Michigan
  16. TI Fluid SystemsGeneral Counsel - International (Asia Pacific and Americas)2017 — 2023Auburn Hills, MI
  17. TI Fluid SystemsGeneral Counsel - Asia Pacific2013 — 2017
  18. TI Fluid SystemsSenior Legal Adviser2010 — 2013
  19. Chadbourne & Parke LLPAssociate Lawyer2008 — 2009
  20. Simmons & SimmonsAssociate Lawyer2005 — 2008
  21. OfcomConsultant to the Board2005
  22. Premier Communications International LimitedGroup Head of Legal Services and Company Secretary2004 — 2005
  23. Strategic Rail AuthorityContracts Manager2002 — 2004
  24. RNIDLegal Advisor2002

Skills & more

Commercial Contracts2Board of Directors1Employee Benefits11Non-Executive Director8P&L Management5Information Technology5Venture Capital4Angel Investing5Joint Ventures93Mergers8Foreign Investment17Cross-border Transactions11
+12 moreCorporate LawContract NegotiationLegal AdviceCommercial LitigationMergers & AcquisitionsInternational LawPrivate EquityLegal WritingStrategic PlanningTeam ManagementMentoringNegotiation
  • Improving Diversity in STEM 2023 — Institute of Government & Public Policy
  • Improving Diversity in STEM — Institute of Government & Public Policy
  • Business Sustainability Management — Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
  • Pitching to Investors — LinkedIn
  • Brad Feld on Raising Capital — LinkedIn

From Kevin's professional profile.

Colleagues at Diversity X

Ammar Boukhenkhem
Head Of Partnership at Diversity X
Carrie Lomas
Head Of Founder Education at Diversity X
Christabel Charles
Head of Operations at Diversity X
Kris Jones
Head Of Founder Education at Diversity X
Marquis A. Caines
Head Of Portfolio at Diversity X

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kevin Withane?
Dual-qualified barrister and solicitor with extensive corporate law experience in M&A and IPOs across the UK, US, China, Hong Kong, and Russia. Currently serves as an independent non-executive director and startup advisor, with a focus on promoting sustainable practices and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Where does Kevin Withane work?
Kevin Withane is CEO at Diversity X.
Where did Kevin Withane go to school?
Kevin Withane studied at University of Cambridge; Cornell University (Diversity and Inclusion Certificate, Diversity and Inclusion); University of Cambridge (Business Sustainability Management Certificate).

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