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Sacha Romanovitch
Diversity and Inclusion
Effective Leadership
Workplace Culture
Transform workplace culture with Sacha Romanovitch, speaker and pioneering CEO. Sacha works with organisations to drive diversity, purpose-driven leadership and financial inclusion, delivering award-winning expertise recognised by Glassdoor's top 50 CEOs with 94% approval rating.
Business Leader
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Inclusion
Female CEO
Women in Business
Philanthropy
Sacha Romanovitch made history when she became the first female CEO of a major accounting firm, having led Grant Thornton UK and joined its global board. Her leadership focused on transforming the firm into a modern business prioritising diversity, responsibility, personal development, openness, and collaboration.
Sacha began her career studying chemistry at university and later qualified as an accountant. She joined Grant Thornton, where she spent over twenty-five years. Within ten years, she became a Partner and was the first board member responsible for People and Culture. As CEO, she aimed to break down barriers within the organisation and the professional services sector, which often resisted change. She emphasised understanding the values and purpose of a business and its people, believing that engagement and development opportunities could encourage even the most resistant individuals to embrace change.
Under Sacha's leadership, Grant Thornton fostered a culture of shared enterprise and purpose-driven profit. The firm shifted its recruitment focus from academic achievements to potential contributions, enhancing diversity and creating a more open and innovative environment. In her final year as CEO, Sacha was ranked among the top 50 CEOs in the Glassdoor index, with a 94% employee approval rating. The firm received several accolades, including the Queen’s Award for Enterprise and a top ranking on the UK Social Mobility Index.
Currently, Sacha is the CEO of Fair4All Finance, which aims to improve the financial wellbeing of vulnerable individuals. She co-chairs the Inclusive Economy Partnership, a government initiative addressing mental health, transition to work, and financial inclusion. Additionally, she serves on the board of London & Partners, working with the Mayor of London’s office to promote the city internationally. Sacha has also contributed to reviews on diversity, social mobility, and issues affecting the auditing industry.
Book Sacha Romanovitch to inspire your team with her groundbreaking insights on leadership, diversity, and organisational transformation. Her unique journey and radical thinking will empower your business to embrace change, foster collaboration, and create a positive impact, ensuring you are future-ready in today’s dynamic landscape.
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Sacha Romanovitch draws on her 25-year career at Grant Thornton, including her tenure as CEO, to ground her talks in first-hand organisational case studies, illustrating how cultural and structural change was implemented within a major professional services firm.
Sacha Romanovitch OBE speaks on inclusive leadership and organisational culture, social mobility and diversity, purpose-driven business, and financial inclusion. She made history as the first female CEO of a major accounting firm when she led Grant Thornton UK, achieving a 94% employee approval rating and securing the Queen's Award for Enterprise during her tenure, and she currently serves as CEO of Fair4All Finance.
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