09:00:00 - 10:30:00 CET
What does effective male allyship look like—across continents and cultures?
Join us for a powerful and practical conversation on how men are stepping up as allies and co-creators of gender equity in Australia, Asia, and Africa—and what Europe can learn from their success stories.
Hosted by EWMD, this 90-minute online event brings together an exceptional global panel of leaders—women and men—who are breaking down barriers, rethinking leadership, and activating meaningful change by engaging men as allies in their regions and beyond.
This is not just an event for women. It’s for men who want to be part of the solution, and for all leaders—regardless of gender—who believe in shared responsibility, open dialogue, and accountability for sustainable progress.
Whether you’re already on your allyship journey or just curious to learn more, this session will inspire, equip, and challenge you to think about how to create greater impact.
Speakers & Bios
Professor Michael Flood (Australia)
Professor Michael Flood is an internationally recognised researcher on men, masculinities, gender equality, and violence prevention. He has made significant contributions to scholarship and practice on engaging men in preventing violence against women and building gender equality. He is the author of Engaging Men and Boys in Violence Prevention (2019), co-author of Masculinity and Violent Extremism (2022) and Young Men’s Online Lives (2025), and lead editor of Engaging Men in Building Gender Equality (2015) and The International Encyclopedia of Men and Masculinities (2007). He is also an advocate and educator.
Gloria Tabi (Australia)
Gloria Tabi is an author, researcher, hair justice advocate and workplace inclusion shaper. Recipient of the 2024 Legendary Award (African Australians NSW) and the 2022 Social Justice Award (Nelson Mandela Day Australia), she is known for shaping conversations at the intersection of race, identity, and culture. In her groundbreaking book ENOUGH, Gloria weaves memoir with manifesto, courage with conviction, offering a path to healing for anyone who has ever felt unseen, unheard, or unworthy. Her leadership is heart-driven, her message uncompromising, and her impact lasting.
Brian Henderson (Hong Kong)
Brian Henderson is the Founder of Whole Business Wellness Limited, MoveMEN!, and Co-Founding Chair of Male Allies. He serves as Board Member & Secretary of The Women’s Foundation, member of the Young Allies Steering Group, and Board Adviser to the YAMA Foundation.
Brian founded Whole Business Wellness in 2020 to help companies build thriving, inclusive cultures by equipping leaders with the skills to create safe and healthy workplaces. A former Chief Operating Officer at Baker McKenzie and Linklaters, he has since created free mental health peer support groups, a global peer leaders’ network, and MoveMEN!—a community for men to explore vulnerability and support each other through life’s ups and downs.
Recognised by the InsideOut LeaderBoard (2021) for mental health advocacy and as a finalist in the Community Business Creating Social Impact in Asia Awards (2024), Brian continues to shape allyship and inclusion. He has lived and worked across London, Paris, and Hong Kong, holds an MBA from Cranfield University, is a qualified lawyer, a yoga and meditation teacher, and an accredited Mental Health First Aider.
Tebello Mokhema (South Africa)
Tebello Mokhema serves as the current President of the South African chapter of Female Wave of Change (FWOC), a global non profit initiative that empowers women to become authentic feminine leaders and agents of change. Since 2019, FWOC South Africa has offered platforms—through seminars, events, and community projects—where women from diverse backgrounds can connect, grow, and lead.
Under Tebello’s leadership, FWOC was recognized at the Most Influential CEO Awards 2024 (South Africa, Female Empowerment category), where she was honoured as the Most Influential CEO. She is deeply committed to guiding, coaching, and mentoring women, advocating for communities’ development through empowerment, and nurturing a supportive community of changemakers striving for transformative social impact.
Tebello promotes inclusive leadership by creating safe and empowering spaces for diverse women to thrive. She embodies allyship through mentorship, capacity-building, and fostering collective responsibility for societal change.
Mangiza Phiri (Nigeria)
Mangiza Phiri is Regional Director for Engie Energy Access and is based in Lagos Nigeria
He has had a glowing career spent building and maintaining high-performing teams, managing P&Ls, and commercial strategies. Mangiza’s experience spans working across Financial, Manufacturing, and Renewable Energy industries with a strong understanding of FMCG business operations and agent models. He is intentional about building leaders inside and outside of organisations by actively participating in mentorship and coaching programmes.
Mangiza participated in Engie’s global Wo+Men to Lead programme which is designed to help men become allies and inclusive leaders and help Engie become a gender balanced organisation. He taken the principles he learned on the programme and is applying them in his role as Regional Director.
Ebere Akadiri (Nigeria / Netherlands)
Born and raised in Nigeria, Ebere Akadiri brings over two decades of leadership and entrepreneurship experience to her role as Founder of Rise & Lead Women, a dynamic platform dedicated to accelerating gender equality, inclusive leadership, and visibility for women and organizations globally
Since relocating to the Netherlands in 2013, Ebere has evolved into a sought-after business mentor, keynote speaker, and strategist. Her unique journey includes launching Ataro Foods and Spices, where she leveraged her food-science degree and entrepreneurial acumen to blend West African culinary arts with cultural education
Through Rise & Lead Women and the annual Rise & Lead Summit, she has inspired and convened thousands of leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. Her work focuses on dismantling systemic barriers, promoting emotional intelligence, boosting strategic visibility, and fostering inclusive partnerships—guiding women and organizations toward meaningful, transformative leadership
Ebere believes strongly in the role of male allies to support women and drive change. She invites men to join and partner with her Foundation and attend her Summits. She has launched a partnership to bring allyship services to organisations in the Netherlands.
Moderation & Welcome
Moderator: Robert Baker, global male allyship expert and Founder of Potentia Talent Consulting
Robert is a member of EWMD and has been a passionate supporter of gender equality and inclusion throughout his 40 plus year consulting career. He now runs his own company Potentia Talent Consulting, focussing on delivering keynotes, workshops and programmes for companies to help them engage their men as allies for gender balance and inclusion. He also coaches business executives to help them develop their inclusive leadership skills and so build diverse and inclusive workplaces.
Robert is a Board member and Vice-Chair of European Women on Boards, responsible for D&I Strategy, and is a Trustee of UN Women, UK. Robert is Disrupter in Residence in DE&I on the Global MBA Program at EDHEC Business School and also a visiting lecturer on Male Allyship at the University of Amsterdam Academy.
Opening & Closing: Nadine Nembach, Co-President of EWMD
Nadine is EWMD International Co-President and a passionate advocate for personal and organizational growth. With a background in psychology and over 20 years of international experience, she supports individuals and teams in (re-) discovering their golden thread – the purpose and energy that drive meaningful success. As founder of N² Consulting & Training, she works globally as a speaker, trainer, coach, and facilitator, specializing in leadership, customer delight, resilience, and virtual collaboration. Her work spans 34 countries and 68 nationalities, and she brings a deep understanding of diverse environments to everything she does.
Why Attend?
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Learn from real-life examples of successful allyship from other parts of the world
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Explore what works—and what doesn’t—when engaging men in gender equity
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Reflect on what Europe can learn and apply now
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Connect with professionals committed to allyship and inclusive leadership
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Join a safe and constructive space for honest, action-focused dialogue
The session will be recorded (with permission) and shared to broaden reach.
Do join us for this conversation—and invite your team, especially men. Sustainable change requires allyship, and we need to work together to make it happen.
Online via Zoom
| 8/10/2025 |    |
