Making access to finance,
inclusive for all.
Helping fintech and finance organisations become more inclusive, to lead the responsible growth of people, business and wider society.
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Trusted by leading organisations
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Strategy Consultant & Board Advisor
Joel helps organisations integrate inclusion into their finance and business support models, so they can be more inclusive and sustainable.
His core expertise is found in helping financial services providers to integrate inclusion within their lending, investing or product development models, whilst reducing risk, maximising ROI and improving sustainability.
With over two decades of expertise, his distinctive insights and pragmatic approach are highly sought-after by board and senior executives seeking to adapt to a more inclusive and ethical world of business.
International Keynote Speaker and Host on DEI in Fintech
Joel sits at the convergence of diversity, data and digital innovation, with a primary focus on the finance and technology sectors across the world.
He was recognised as one of the UK's Top 50 Most Influential Black Voices in UK tech, has collaborated with global technology and corporates firms, and has been featured across numerous media sites and podcasts.
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Business Leader and inspiring entrepreneur
Joel is a true trailblazer in the world of inclusive finance, uniquely merging lived experiences, with significant commercial and strategic acumen.
With a remarkable track record, Joel has been the trusted advisor to influential policy makers at No. 10 Downing Street, through to global blue-chip corporations and government institutions.
His authentic presence on international stages, alongside his down-to-earth and honest insights, underscores his unwavering purpose to advancing global responsible business.
He was awarded OBE for Services to Business Support and Enterprise in 2016.
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The Joel Blake Business Show - ESG
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