Speakers

Himal is a digital transformation consultant who has worked across the UK government and globally with UNDP, and is formerly Head of Technology for GOV.UK. Over the past decade he has led and advised on high-impact digital services, in prisons and probation to education, and later on critical national infrastructure during the pandemic. His work focuses on systems, capability and culture: how organisations build the conditions for delivery, and how teams work with clarity, purpose and psychological safety.  

Following a late diagnosis of ADHD and autism, Himal now speaks openly about neurodivergence and leadership, advocating for ways of working where difference becomes a strength. He is the founder of ADHD Pathfinding, an initiative exploring how the UK’s ADHD system could be more joined-up, humane and equitable, and serves as an ambassador for ADHD UK and is a UK Parliament ADHD Champion. He also wears a lot of tweed, likes cats and has a habit of popping up in unexpected places around the world.