From navigating the responsibility of CEO leadership to challenging inequality in access to dyslexia diagnosis, Ellen Broomé shares the lessons that have shaped her journey.
She reflects on resilience, strong networks and backing yourself — and why ensuring every child has the right support is essential to building a fairer future. Whether you’re a leader, a parent, or someone curious about how to make a difference, this conversation is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and stories that show why diverse minds make a stronger world.
Dan Taylor
Managing Director at Morgan Hunt
I am the Managing Director of Morgan Hunt and Pentagon Talent and have held this position since January 2017. Over that period, I have overseen a full-scale change programme that has led to a more defined offering to the businesses long standing clients, a full change of brand, a new CRM and several adoptions of new and innovative tech and the opening of a new business in Scotland. All this has contributed to returning this long-standing business to profit.
In 2023, Morgan Hunt was awarded the NORA award for best large recruitment business for Morgan Hunt’s online presence, The Financial Times listed Morgan Hunt as one of the top 30 British Recruitment Companies and The Recruiter Magazine will feature Morgan Hunt in their Fast 100 for 2023.
I have worked within staffing and recruitment for 28 years. I am a major supporter of APSCo, attending many events throughout the year. I am a firm advocate for greater professionalism within the recruitment industry.
Married with two daughters, outside work interests include playing the drums and supporting the Sussex Cricket Foundation by creating greater access to the sport of cricket within the City of Brighton and Hove.
Ellen Broomé
CEO of the British Dyslexia Association
CEO of the British Dyslexia Association. Previously, Managing Director of CoramBAAF and Coram Family and Childcare. Formerly of NatCen Social Research, Family and Childcare Trust, the Children's Society, the National Autistic Society, Parliament and Hill & Knowlton.
Voluntary sector leader with 20 years’ experience of strategic leadership, influential research, high level advocacy and communication, income generation and service delivery. I’m passionate about social justice with track record of achieving significant policy change and delivering impactful equality, diversity and inclusion work. An effective influencer and collaborative and generous leader with a background of successfully managing staff and volunteers, large scale projects and driving organisational change.
