INCLUDE is a global DEI consultancy, rooted in Asia and expanding in the UK and Europe, partnering with organisations through DEI strategy, consultancy and training. We ground every recommendation in evidence, meet clients where they are without judgment, and design practical solutions that are always tailored to your local context and culture.
Increase in women’s representation at the Executive leadership level in just 2 years of running our sponsorship programme.
A fair and inclusive workplace for all.
Empowering organisations to build diverse and inclusive workplaces with evidence-based solutions.
INCLUDE was founded in 2019 in Singapore to bring evidence-based, proven approaches to organisations working to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive.
Today we partner with multinational companies globally, delivering DEI strategy, consultancy and training that is practical, culturally aware and tailored to each organisation’s context, with deep expertise across Asia Pacific and growing work in the UK and Europe.
We drive for real change, focusing on things shown to work.
We strive for constant improvement and we are always working on our own bias.
Everything we do is evidence based and backed by research and data.
No matter the current barriers to positive change, we lean into courageous conversation.
We practice what we preach and create a safe workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves.
We don’t see competition, just fellow collaborators. We love to work in partnership.
INCLUDE is a global DEI consultancy, rooted in Asia and expanding in the UK and Europe, with hands-on experience helping organisations create change that sticks. We work at two levels, shifting the systems that shape outcomes and building the behaviours that shape everyday decisions. Everything we recommend is grounded in evidence and data, designed to be practical, and tailored to your local context and culture.
Our flagship programmes, Inclusive Leadership and Sponsorship for Diverse Talent, have delivered strong impact for large multinational organisations, strengthening leadership capability and accelerating progression for underrepresented talent.
Our team is dedicated to providing practical and effective solutions for clients seeking to build inclusive and diverse workplaces. Here’s why you should choose us.
At INCLUDE, we are proud to be a diverse team. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives and experiences, and we leverage our team’s diversity to provide innovative and inclusive solutions to our clients.
Diversity & Inclusion Officer
World Food Programme
“I’d like to thank you for the incredible Women In Leadership program you developed for JLL, complete with a graduation ceremony, certificates, participant toolkits, manager toolkits and a proposed “networking circle” calendar. I’ve read through all of the collateral you provided and was blown away! It’s not just about the quality of the research-based content you provided and the way you’ve engaged our people and built trust (which by the way is a huge challenge in this virtual world in which we now exist). What I appreciate most is the impact you’ve made.”
Chief Operating Officer, Project & Development Services, Asia Pacific
JLL
“Include consulting have played a critical and proactive role in the design and delivery of our Manager Training Program at Givaudan APAC. I have received very positive feedback from our managers. Thank you for being great consultants throughout this program.”
Global Lead of Leadership Development
Givaudan
CEO
Helen (She/her/hers) is an international expert in DEI and a seasoned keynote speaker and panellist on gender diversity in the workplace. She has designed and led a wide range of diversity and inclusion solutions for multinational organisations across Asia, Europe and North America.
In addition to heading INCLUDE, she is also an active member and founder of Lean in Network, Singapore, and Executive Consultant to INSEAD’s Gender Initiative.
Helen has a background in strategy, marketing and sustainable business. She started her career with Unilever, where she spent 12 years, before co-founding and running a successful global marketing consultancy that was sold to WPP in 2014. She founded INCLUDE consulting in 2019.
Director
Edwin Seah (he/him/his) has over a decade of experience in talent management and recruitment in APAC and the Middle East.
In his current role, Edwin works with clients to advance their skills and knowledge in DEI by designing innovative training strategies and programmes.
Prior to joining INCLUDE, Edwin held senior recruitment roles at Deliveroo and at Microsoft where he was a key contributor across talent management, recruitment and learning & development functions.
Edwin is also on the leadership team of Lean In Singapore, a volunteer-led organisation with over 3,900 members that encourage women to build peer-to-peer support networks.
Edwin graduated from Singapore Management University (SMU), he has a background in marketing and he is an ACLP certified facilitator.
Director
Angel (she/her/hers) specialises in designing and implementing successful DEI strategies across various diversity dimensions and reaching the Asia-Pacific market and beyond.
Before her work at INCLUDE, Angel led talent development, recruitment and L&D teams in companies such as WeWork, PageUp and Spencer-Ogden. Her broad experience across various people functions helps her truly understand business needs as she implements evidence-based solutions to deliver business impact.
As a DEI advocate, she contributes her thought leadership on various platforms and has been recognised as Linkedin’s “Top Voice” for Gender, Equity and Company Cultures. She is also a guest blogger, an active speaker on panel discussions, and a trained Coach by the ICF Coaching federation.
Instructional Designer
Rakesh (he/him/his) has over a decade of experience working with public and private sector organisations. With a passion for creating eLearning modules, graphics, and multimedia that leave a lasting impact, Rakesh has made a name for himself as a leader in his field.
Rakesh’s expertise in designing scalable solutions has allowed him to provide high-quality services to a diverse range of organisations, from startups to multinational corporations.
In addition to his design skills, Rakesh is a certified trainer and facilitator in Adult Learning and Curriculum Development (ACLP), bringing him a wealth of knowledge and perspectives to every project he takes on.
CFO
As a Certified Practising Accountant in addition to a wealth of broad business experience, Allan provides both financial and operational support to Include Consulting.
Allan’s accounting and business compliance background gives him complete focus on all facets of financial management and ensuring a high level of integrity With nearly 25 years at CFO level accounting positions as well as leadership roles in a broad range of businesses, including heading up a SGX listed global education and university awarding body business.
Allan is a CPA in Singapore and a FCPA in Australia, the highest level of recognition for a Certified Practising Accountant.
In addition to Include Consulting, Allan also provides accounting consultancy to several business entities, including not-for-profit charity networks and FIBA, the global governing body for Basketball, in Australia, Singapore & Indonesia.
Executive Assistant
Yvonne provides dedicated Executive Assistant support to Include Consulting, managing the CEO’s inbox and diary with clarity, care, and precision. She keeps communication flowing smoothly, protects time for strategic work, and supports the coordination of sponsorship programmes. Her organised, proactive approach helps the business run with confidence and consistency
