Baroness Verma
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Profile & Engagement
Shaping Change Across Sectors.
From government to global platforms, Baroness Verma’s work spans public service, advocacy, and thought leadership — driving meaningful change and expanding opportunities across industries and communities.
A Record of Leadership & Impact
20+
Years in the House of Lords
Serving in the UK Parliament since 2006.
2
Ministerial Roles
Former Minister for Energy and International Development.
250+
Engagements
Addressing audiences across international platforms.
Inclusive Leadership for Women
Inclusive Leadership for Women
Advancing Inclusive Leadership
Championing women in leadership and industry.
About
A Journey of Leadership & Impact.
Baroness Sandip Verma is a distinguished member of the UK House of Lords, whose journey spans entrepreneurship, public service, and global advocacy. From building a successful business career to shaping policy in energy, climate, and international development, her work reflects a lifelong commitment to leadership, inclusion, and meaningful impact.
2006
Appointed to the House of Lords
On 2nd June 2006, she was appointed as a Life Peer, becoming Baroness Verma, of Leicester
2012
Energy & Climate Change Minister
Baroness Verma served in the
Department of Energy and Climate Change
2015
Minister for International Development
She was later appointed to the
Department for International Development
2023
Chancellor, University of Roehampton
On 18th May 2023, Baroness Verma was appointed
Chancellor of University of Roehampton
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Baroness Verma
The purpose
Advancing leadership, inclusion, and global impact.
Baroness Verma’s work is grounded in a commitment to public service, informed leadership, and meaningful change across sectors. From shaping policy at the highest levels of government to championing diversity and enterprise, her focus remains on creating lasting impact — both in the UK and internationally.
She continues to engage with organisations, institutions, and global platforms to share insights, foster dialogue, and support initiatives that drive progress, resilience, and opportunity.
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Public Service
A longstanding member of the House of Lords, Baroness Verma has contributed to national and international policy across energy, climate, and development — bringing a practical, forward-looking perspective to governance and leadership.
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Public Service
A longstanding member of the House of Lords, Baroness Verma has contributed to national and international policy across energy, climate, and development — bringing a practical, forward-looking perspective to governance and leadership.
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Advocacy & Leadership
A strong advocate for diversity, inclusion, and women in leadership, she works closely with organisations and communities to promote representation, empower voices, and support the next generation of leaders.
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Advocacy & Leadership
A strong advocate for diversity, inclusion, and women in leadership, she works closely with organisations and communities to promote representation, empower voices, and support the next generation of leaders.
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Speaking & Engagements
Baroness Verma regularly contributes to global conversations through speaking engagements, panels, and advisory roles — offering insight shaped by experience across government, business, and international affairs.
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Speaking & Engagements
Baroness Verma regularly contributes to global conversations through speaking engagements, panels, and advisory roles — offering insight shaped by experience across government, business, and international affairs.
Engagements
Collaborate, convene, and shape meaningful conversations.
Baroness Verma engages with organisations, institutions, and global platforms through a range of formats — each tailored to the audience, context, and desired impact. Whether contributing to public discourse, advising leadership, or amplifying key messages, her approach combines clarity, experience, and purpose.
Public Speaking
Interviews & Media
Podcasts & Conversations
For conferences, forums, and keynote platforms. Bringing insight shaped by experience in government and global engagement, Baroness Verma delivers thoughtful, forward-looking perspectives that resonate across sectors and audiences.
Leadership in a changing world.
Navigating uncertainty with resilience, adaptability, and forward-thinking leadership in an evolving global landscape.
Energy, Sustainability, and Climate Policy.
Balancing economic growth with sustainable solutions to address climate challenges and drive long-term impact.
International Development and Global Collaboration.
Strengthening partnerships across borders to foster inclusive growth, stability, and shared progress.
Public Speaking
Interviews & Media
Podcasts & Conversations
For conferences, forums, and keynote platforms. Bringing insight shaped by experience in government and global engagement, Baroness Verma delivers thoughtful, forward-looking perspectives that resonate across sectors and audiences.
Leadership in a changing world.
Navigating uncertainty with resilience, adaptability, and forward-thinking leadership in an evolving global landscape.
Energy, Sustainability, and Climate Policy.
Balancing economic growth with sustainable solutions to address climate challenges and drive long-term impact.
International Development and Global Collaboration.
Strengthening partnerships across borders to foster inclusive growth, stability, and shared progress.
Public Speaking
Interviews & Media
Podcasts & Conversations
For conferences, forums, and keynote platforms. Bringing insight shaped by experience in government and global engagement, Baroness Verma delivers thoughtful, forward-looking perspectives that resonate across sectors and audiences.
Leadership in a changing world.
Navigating uncertainty with resilience, adaptability, and forward-thinking leadership in an evolving global landscape.
Energy, Sustainability, and Climate Policy.
Balancing economic growth with sustainable solutions to address climate challenges and drive long-term impact.
International Development and Global Collaboration.
Strengthening partnerships across borders to foster inclusive growth, stability, and shared progress.
Media
Insights. Strategies. Real-world perspectives.
A collection of Baroness Verma’s media appearances, interviews, and podcast conversations — sharing insight across leadership, policy, and global issues.
Collaborations
In Their Words.
Perspectives from those who have experienced Baroness Verma’s insight, leadership, and engagement.
"Baroness Verma’s leadership is defined by a rare combination of moral clarity, strategic acuity, and an unwavering commitment to broadening access to opportunity. She does not approach inclusion as rhetoric, but as a disciplined, outcome-driven endeavour—consistently creating pathways for underrepresented voices to enter, influence, and ultimately lead within complex institutional and commercial environments. Her ability to convene across sectors, coupled with her deep understanding of policy, enterprise, and social impact, enables her to translate ambition into tangible, scalable change. On a personal level, her support has been both incisive and empowering grounded in a genuine commitment to seeing others succeed on their own terms, while holding them to the highest standards of excellence. She brings not only mentorship, but sponsorship: opening doors, challenging thinking, and reinforcing the importance of leadership that is both principled and commercially astute. Any platform seeking to advance inclusive leadership and entrepreneurship would be significantly strengthened by her voice, her network, and her example."
Priya Oberoi
Founder of GGVentures. Investment fund for Women and Sports
"Baroness Sandy Verma is a distinguished advocate for inclusion on both a national and international stage. Through her leadership in public service, support for women’s empowerment, and engagement with global communities and organisations, she has helped champion fairness, opportunity, and representation across diverse settings. Her work has made a meaningful impact in promoting inclusive leadership, supporting diaspora communities, and encouraging greater participation for underrepresented groups around the world."
Barry Hooper
Dir. Commercial Strategy, Assurance & Standards. Hon. Prof Bus and Law, Roehampton University
"Baroness Verma’s association with the Mukul Madhav Foundation has been one of both guidance and genuine partnership. As a Trustee in the MMF UK, she brings a depth of experience that seamlessly bridges policy, philanthropy, and enterprise—helping us think not only about scale, but about sustainability and long-term impact. Her ability to connect purpose with structure has added significant value to our work, particularly as we continue to expand our global outlook."
Ritu Prakash Chhabria
Co-Founder and Managing Trustee, Mukul Madhav Foundation
"Baroness Verma is a powerful champion of enterprise, international leadership and the advancement of women. Her longstanding support for entrepreneurs, combined with her exceptional business insight and political influence, has made Sandy Verma a highly respected and impactful voice across the UK and throughout the world. She brings a rare combination of strategic vision, global perspective and genuine commitment to opening doors for others. Baroness Verma's outstanding business and political prowess, together with her dedication to supporting women and emerging leaders, inspires confidence, progress and opportunity at the highest levels. We are immensely grateful to Sandy for her unwavering support of Savvitas over many years, fort her warmth and encouragement, and for the generosity, insight and leadership she consistently shares."
Helene Martin Gee
Founder, Savvitas
"Baroness Sandy Verma has been a dear friend and huge supporter of my global Charity 'TMBDLF' where she had kindly hosted our 10th Annual Lecture Event at the UK House of Lords, gave an opening keynote address at the historic TMBDLF event, contributed to 'The Brawn Review' report on Boardroom Sustainability, Inclusion and Governance and appeared our 'The D.A.R.E. Podcast' sharing her successful mindsets tips. I had also won a 'Women of Influence' Award at the highly inspirational annual event in 2025 founded/led by the fabulous Baroness Sandy. She had also presented me with another award in January 2024 at the UK House of Lords where she hosted the UK African and Caribbean Awards for the Top 50 African Caribbean leaders in the UK. It is also pleasure to work with her at the University of Roehampton in her capacity as Chancellor and mine as Professor (Hon) of Business and Law since 2023. Her ongoing work and support for diverse global business and charity leaders like myself is game-changing."
Prof Miranda Brawn MBA FRSA CMgr CCMI
Multi-Sector Global Board Member Founder of TMBDLF/The Brawn Review and Host of The D.A.R.E. Podcast
"BV is my go to for any requirement for a Chair, Speaker or Panellist who, whilst diplomatic and charming, won't toe the line and deliver what an audience want, but rather what they need. Her direct style has awakened and amused many an audience that I have convened or helped to convene on topics including energy, energy policy and gender diversity. I reported to the POWERful Women Board, the initiative that BV and Laura Sandys co-founded to improve gender diversity in the top UK energy companies, and her insights, knowledge and inimitable style powered the initiative from 'nice to have' to 'must have now'. In the privacy of a boardroom or in public, she will always overhaul worn-out thinking and drive change. "
Maria Blakley
Corporate Lead, Board and Leadership Development, Nurole
"In all my years working with the Baroness, she has gone above and beyond the call of duty. I don't know where she finds the energy. Whether it was hosting 8:00 a.m. breakfast meetings or dinners on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade, even if it was on short notice and even if she had other duties and obligations at home that she had to finish before coming to support us. Anything to do with helping the UK, helping investment into the UK, and helping entrepreneurs. She was always available and made herself available easily, over and above the call of duty. Absolutely incredible. Britain is great because it has people like the Baroness. I don't know too many people like the Baroness, I have to confess, but she is extraordinary."
Alpesh Patel
Dealmaker, The Global Entrepreneur Programme
"I have had the great opportunity of seeing Baroness Verma speak at a number of events and conferences, usually as the chair of a critical conversation about gender equality and how we develop more inclusive spaces that are so key to delivering gender balanced leadership that is so urgently required across businesses and communities. She is firm, fair and holds leadership fully to account for their strategies and actions. She is intellectually curious, asks searching questions, but always treats everyone with respect and civility. She has refined the art of spotting waffle and "non-answers" to a higher artform and can quickly pivot a conversation towards better outcomes without losing her audience and her fellow speakers. She excels at bringing everyone into the conversation and has a naturally inclusive style. I have always enjoyed working with her and I hope it is something I can do in the future."
Gary Ford
Managing Director, Men for Inclusion
"Baroness Verma played a pivotal role in sponsoring and supporting my event the UK’s first Conscious Leadership gathering, convening senior leaders from across industries to explore culture transformation, high performance, and the power of diverse perspectives. Her ability to bring together voices that challenge and inspire creates a truly impactful dialogue that resonates deeply with an audience. As a female founder, I have personally benefited from her unwavering support and encouragement, which has been both meaningful and empowering. Her contributions to panel discussions consistently stir the audience, provokes thoughtful reflection and creates energising conversations that extend well beyond the room."
Christina Brooks
Founder & CEO, Ruebik
"I have known Baroness Sandy Verma for a number of years and her ability to combine practical, actionable guidance has helped the LMA on how best to support football coaches working abroad and in particular, India. Baroness Verma has supported the LMA helping us develop a clearer vision and also further develop our physical and mental wellbeing programmes."
Richard Bevan OBE
CEO, League Managers Association
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Baroness Verma participates in a range of engagements including keynote speaking, panel discussions, advisory roles, interviews, and podcast appearances, tailored to the audience and context.
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Availability & Speaking Fees
What types of engagements does Baroness Verma undertake?
Baroness Verma participates in a range of engagements including keynote speaking, panel discussions, advisory roles, interviews, and podcast appearances, tailored to the audience and context.
What topics does she typically speak on?
How can I book Baroness Verma for an event or collaboration?
Does Baroness Verma participate in media interviews and podcasts?
Availability & Speaking Fees
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