Case Study: Realising Rugby’s Inclusive Potential
22 September 2022 -
Day 1 - 12:30 -13:30
An insight into England Rugby’s approach to inclusion, including the challenges and opportunities which exist across the game, the organisation, its leadership and exploring how they are doing ED&I differently.
Jatin Patel, Head of Diversity and Inclusion, England Rugby
Jatin is an inclusion, diversity, social equality and advocacy professional with over 12 years’ experience working across the private and charity sectors. In his current role as Head of Diversity & Inclusion at the RFU, Jatin focuses on driving the D&I strategy across four strategic pillars; Game Play, Fans/Followers/Partners, Employee and Board and Game Leadership via multi-year action plans, key events, ongoing awareness and education and advocacy for positive change. Prior to joining the RFU, Jatin worked for the international law firm, DLA Piper and KPMG UK, developing specific expertise in social and racial equality, communication campaigns and public & organisational policy.
