June Sarpong OBE is a broadcaster, entrepreneur, and author. Sarpong has enjoyed a 25 year long career in British Television and previously appeared in a number of shows across the BBC, ITV, and Channel 4. In 2019, Sarpong was appointed as the BBC’s first director of creative diversity, where she held the position for three years and spearheaded the organisation’s $124 million investment in diverse content. Sarpong also co-founded Women: Inspiration & Enterprise in 2010, aiming to inspire and support women in business, and is the author of three books published by Harper Collins. Sarpong is on the board of Tate art museums and galleries, and in 2023, curated an art experience titled “filling in the pieces”, which was shown in London and Brussels and brought together over 50 artists from across the African Diaspora.
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BoF VOICES 2025: Finding Connection in Turbulent Times
In the first session of BoF’s 10th annual VOICES gathering, speakers including actor and activist Riz Ahmed and designer Clare Waight Keller looked at the challenges facing the world today and the power we have to address them.
BoF VOICES 2025: Finding Connection in Turbulent Times
In the first session of BoF’s 10th annual VOICES gathering, speakers including actor and activist Riz Ahmed and designer Clare Waight Keller looked at the challenges facing the world today and the power we have to address them.
Deeyah Khan and June Sarpong: Solving the Exclusion of Inclusion
You can view the BoF VOICES 2025 on-demand video below.
Deeyah Khan and June Sarpong: Solving the Exclusion of Inclusion
You can view the BoF VOICES 2025 on-demand video below.
Power Moves | Pinterest Appoints Former Marie Claire Editor in Chief as Its Head of Content, Valentino Reshuffles Its Executive Team
This week, Aya Kanai was named Pinterest’s new head of content and editorial partnerships, while Valentino general manager for the Middle East, Laurent Bergamo, was promoted to chief executive of the Americas region.
Power Moves | Pinterest Appoints Former Marie Claire Editor in Chief as Its Head of Content, Valentino Reshuffles Its Executive Team
This week, Aya Kanai was named Pinterest’s new head of content and editorial partnerships, while Valentino general manager for the Middle East, Laurent Bergamo, was promoted to chief executive of the Americas region.
The BoF Podcast: June Sarpong Says Fashion’s Gatekeepers Need to Start Thinking Differently About Diversity
June Sarpong shares her advice on how organisations can improve their diversity and inclusive representation, and effectively champion allyship.
The BoF Podcast: June Sarpong Says Fashion’s Gatekeepers Need to Start Thinking Differently About Diversity
June Sarpong shares her advice on how organisations can improve their diversity and inclusive representation, and effectively champion allyship.
Tackling Fashion's Unconscious Bias Problem
As part of our #BoFLIVE series, BBC Director of Creative Diversity June Sarpong shares best practices for better representation.
Tackling Fashion's Unconscious Bias Problem
As part of our #BoFLIVE series, BBC Director of Creative Diversity June Sarpong shares best practices for better representation.
How to Create an Inclusive Workplace
Employees who feel comfortable and engaged make for a more productive and innovative workforce. Here’s how to make meaningful change in your company.
How to Create an Inclusive Workplace
Employees who feel comfortable and engaged make for a more productive and innovative workforce. Here’s how to make meaningful change in your company.
Video | June Sarpong and DeRay McKesson on Race and Inequality in Fashion
It's not enough to just put more black models on magazine covers, says McKesson. Diversity is also good for fashion firms' bottom lines, adds Sarpong.
Video | June Sarpong and DeRay McKesson on Race and Inequality in Fashion
It's not enough to just put more black models on magazine covers, says McKesson. Diversity is also good for fashion firms' bottom lines, adds Sarpong.
Inside VOICES, BoF’s First Gathering for Big Thinkers
From terrorism to disruptive technology, fashion’s top business leaders, entrepreneurs and educators gathered to discuss the threats and opportunities facing the $2.4 trillion industry.
Inside VOICES, BoF’s First Gathering for Big Thinkers
From terrorism to disruptive technology, fashion’s top business leaders, entrepreneurs and educators gathered to discuss the threats and opportunities facing the $2.4 trillion industry.
Models Face Bullying, Cruelty and Racial Discrimination at Castings
Casting director James Scully and others lifted the lid on a system that hires girls when they are little more than children and then disposes of them when they hit puberty in a power game where models are pawns.
Models Face Bullying, Cruelty and Racial Discrimination at Castings
Casting director James Scully and others lifted the lid on a system that hires girls when they are little more than children and then disposes of them when they hit puberty in a power game where models are pawns.
John Galliano, Mario Testino, Amber Valletta and Joan Smalls to Speak at VOICES
The Business of Fashion is pleased to reveal the latest wave of speakers at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.
John Galliano, Mario Testino, Amber Valletta and Joan Smalls to Speak at VOICES
The Business of Fashion is pleased to reveal the latest wave of speakers at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.