Ngozi Lyn Cole

Ngozi is a self-employed coach and leadership catalyst. She is a Director of GLT Partners Ltd, which is a support agency for charities, social enterprises, community businesses, public and private companies. In addition, Ngozi holds non-executive positions including Deputy Chair of the Appointments Committee of the General Pharmaceutical Council; South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust; EY Foundation and Millfield House Foundation.

Ngozi spent 18 years at the National Lottery Community Fund holding several roles, ending up as England Director until February 2017. In that role, she was responsible for the full range of programmes across England, overseeing over 500 employees and a budget of £450m per annum. Prior to the Big Lottery Fund, Ngozi worked in community development, education, urban regeneration, and housing.

Married with three children, Ngozi was named in the 2016 New View 50 list as one of the top 50 most influential Black and Minority Ethnic people working in the public sector. She is passionate about people, equality and collaboration.