Joanne Anderson
Business Consultant & Former Mayor of Liverpool
The UK’s first black woman to be an elected mayor, Joanne Anderson is a textbook trailblazer. A purpose-driven leader and renowned DEI expert, she speaks with passion and authority on issues ranging from gender equity and inclusive prosperity to all things net zero.
Biography
If you’re looking for a speaker able to influence collective thinking, how about a woman who was named alongside Vivienne Westwood and Meghan Markle in Vogue’s 2021 ’25 List’ - a catalogue of those women who are “defining and redefining the way we live now”? Liverpool’s first female mayor and the first black woman to be a directly elected mayor in the UK, Joanne Anderson is recognised as one of the country’s most influential agenda-setters.
A born and raised Liverpudlian, Joanne has an academic background rooted in research, with a degree in Business Studies and an MBA in Business Studies underway at Liverpool John Moore’s University.
Joanne is a passionate and engaging speaker on matters of race and gender equity, social enterprise and impact, politics, community engagement, inclusive prosperity, and the environment. Her strategic approach to tackling structural inequalities, addressing investment, innovation, and resilience has earned her a glowing international reputation.
Speaking
Joanne will bring fresh perspectives and belief to your conference or event
Interviews
Joanne shares the secrets to her remarkable campaign successes.
Broadcast
Joanne has vast media experience across radio, TV and corporate work.
Topics
Joanne is first and foremost a speaker on leadership and blazing a trail in a sometimes hostile environment. She can share with audiences her experiences of driving transformational change.
Joanne also speaks on the following subjects:
Political, Ethical, Authentic, Servant, and Place-Based Leadership
Resilience and Personal Growth
Race and Gender Equity
Ending Violence Against Women and Girls
Example Videos
What do you get when you book Joanne to speak?
Joanne is a skilled speaker with her own, sizeable audience and is happy to help you promote your event.
This can include:
Pre-event video
Co-operation in pre-event PR and media interviews
Contributed articles for event blogs or programmes
Promotion on social media
