Jude Kelly CBE — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Founded The WOW Foundation in 2018, which has sparked activity in 45 locations and reached 65 million people.
Co-founded SmartPurse, a financial toolkit to support women's financial confidence.
Served as Artistic Director for 12 years at London's Southbank Centre.
Recipient of 21 doctorates and fellowships, including a visiting fellow of LSE's Marshall Institute.
Sits on the Global Advisory Board of Pathfinders Presidents Council and the Advisory Board of the Global Institute for Women Leaders.

Biography

Jude Kelly CBE is a distinguished creative practitioner, business leader, and a global champion for equality, with a particular focus on intersectional gender equity. She founded The WOW Foundation in 2018, an independent charity that originated as a festival at London's Southbank Centre, where Kelly served as Artistic Director for 12 years. The WOW Foundation has since grown into a global movement, with activities in 45 locations across six continents, reaching 65 million people.