Denise Mannix has an extensive career as a leading agitator in DEI, developed through her leadership, talent, and transformation remits. Her passionate interest in difference and gender equity has seen her found Equity in Leadership purposed to achieve executive and board equity for women, and to be President of Lean In Network Energy a global, non-profit dedicated to challenging, changing and collaborating for elevating women and advancing gender equity in the energy sector and beyond. Underpinning the knowledge and research she brings to her agency, advocacy, and influence is her soon to be completed PhD by Research focusing on gender equity in executive leadership. Additionally, Denise is a speaker, conference chair and moderator at global conferences; an invited contributor for webinars, podcasts, and articles; and most recently led the Lean In Network Energy team in their segment on Bloomberg TV’s Advancements with Ted Danson, distributed globally. Denise is an original and inspired thinker, defined by her tireless energy and commitment to make real change by creating a legacy of advancing gender equity. She is frequently described as a ‘straight-talker’ and ‘inspirational’.