RISING LEADERS FELLOWSHIP > Current Rising Leaders
Welcome to the webpage for all current members of the Aspen UK Rising Leaders Fellowship. Check out upcoming events, get in contact with your Industry Network Groups and access upcoming opportunities exclusively for Rising Leaders below.
“[I valued] being in a room with individuals from all different backgrounds and walks of life that I wouldn't have met previously”
Camilo, Expedia Group 
“It's so rare to get time away from your day to day to be able to really think about your values and how they connect you your leadership style...”
Glen, Hatch Films CIC 
“[The programme] helps the next generation root their leadership style in their values and stretch themselves to realise more than their potential.”
Alban, The Prince's Trust (UK) 
“There is something very enriching about just being in a 'room' with people who are so different to you!”
Marta, Boston Consulting Group 
“As a result of the seminar, I am reevaluating how and where I want to lead...”
Anna, RTCEducation and Comedy & Confidence 
It was a brilliant opportunity to engage with other people from different industries from other parts of the country
Siroun, London Legacy Development Corporation 
“Being connected with such brilliant minds, who are also caring and considerate, gave me reason to be hopeful for the future.”
Helena, BBC News 
“I think being able to bounce ideas and approaches off a diverse group is incredibly formative.”
Robin, Ergon Theatre 
“I am confident that the seminar experience has given me strong intellectual foundations as I seek to leave my imprint on my organisation.”
Jonathan, FSD Africa & British International Investment 
“I loved the questions from the facilitators - very structured and thought provoking.”
Farai, Shasha Network 
The two days were more than memorable and gave me a rare opportunity to step back and analyse my strengths and weaknesses as a young leader.
Mehreen, The Times 
“Everything is recommended; the reading selections, the great moderators, the engaged participants, the organised agenda, and the insightful conversations.”
Hayah, Financial Times 
“It provides a much needed step out of everyday life/work to re-examine your own principles and views.”
Rebecca, Big Issue Invest 
“The Fellowship is a catalyst for positive change”
Walker, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe 
“[I valued] being in a room with individuals from all different backgrounds and walks of life that I wouldn't have met previously”
Camilo, Expedia Group
“It's so rare to get time away from your day to day to be able to really think about your values and how they connect you your leadership style...”
Glen, Hatch Films CIC
“[The programme] helps the next generation root their leadership style in their values and stretch themselves to realise more than their potential.”
Alban, The Prince's Trust (UK)
“There is something very enriching about just being in a 'room' with people who are so different to you!”
Marta, Boston Consulting Group
“As a result of the seminar, I am reevaluating how and where I want to lead...”
Anna, RTCEducation and Comedy & Confidence
It was a brilliant opportunity to engage with other people from different industries from other parts of the country
Siroun, London Legacy Development Corporation
“Being connected with such brilliant minds, who are also caring and considerate, gave me reason to be hopeful for the future.”
Helena, BBC News
“I think being able to bounce ideas and approaches off a diverse group is incredibly formative.”
Robin, Ergon Theatre
“I am confident that the seminar experience has given me strong intellectual foundations as I seek to leave my imprint on my organisation.”
Jonathan, FSD Africa & British International Investment
“I loved the questions from the facilitators - very structured and thought provoking.”
Farai, Shasha Network
The two days were more than memorable and gave me a rare opportunity to step back and analyse my strengths and weaknesses as a young leader.
Mehreen, The Times
“Everything is recommended; the reading selections, the great moderators, the engaged participants, the organised agenda, and the insightful conversations.”
Hayah, Financial Times
“It provides a much needed step out of everyday life/work to re-examine your own principles and views.”
Rebecca, Big Issue Invest
“The Fellowship is a catalyst for positive change”
Walker, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
UPCOMING EVENTS
Industry network groups
As part of the continuing development of the Fellowship, each Rising Leader gains exclusive access to an Industry Network Group.
These Networks are curated based on industry and provide a unique opportunity for Fellows to network with a diverse range of people across the UK from within their industry.
Please contact the associated Ambassador to your Industry Network Group to get involved in your groups’ activities, opportunities, and community by emailing [email protected] to ask for their details.
Charities & Social Impact
Ambassador: Mehran Mokri,
Youth Leads UK
Climate & Sustainability
Ambassador: Luke Sperrin,
Digital Catapult
Education & Learning
Ambassador: Martha Scott-Cracknell,
2-3 Degrees
Finance, Law & Business
Ambassador: Shalini Sillett,
Orbian Management Ltd.
Media, Arts & Sport
Ambassador: Annalisa Eichholzer,
Thomas Reuters Foundations
Politics, Policy & International Relations
Ambassador: Thomas Barton,
Polis Analysis
Science & Healthcare
Ambassador: Katie Lois Hutchinson,
University of Oxford
Tech & Innovation
Ambassador: Uma Kalkar,
Center for the Governance of Artificial Intelligence (GovAI)
We are grateful to the following organisations for supporting the Rising Leaders Fellowship:
