Theresa Palmer
Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion. BAE Systems
Speaker profile
Theresa is the Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. She has worked with BAE Systems since 2010. Her career has concentrated on identification and execution of proactive customer satisfaction programmes which drew her to her role with the ultimate customer, employees.
Theresa’s career has spanned over 20 years in the technology industry having held posts in finance, account and relationship management, customer success and D&I among others. She has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire, USA and a Master’s in Business Administration with a focus in Finance and Organizational Behavior and Change from the University of Massachusetts, USA.
Most recently Theresa has spent the last five years developing, launching and maturing the diversity and inclusion strategy and execution at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence as well as contributing toward a cohesive company-wide strategy across all of BAE Systems. In 2020 her remit extended to also drive awareness and enhancements to mental health, wellbeing and employee engagement in BAE Systems Digital Intelligence further strengthening a ‘whole’ employee view when delivering upon the diversity and inclusion strategy.
In her spare time, Theresa enjoys photography, cake decorating, travel and visiting her family in the States. She lives with her husband James and two young sons Evan (8) and Luke (6). Much of her attention outside of work is focused on enjoying family life and keeping up with her two lively and inquisitive boys!

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Wednesday 12 October
11:00
11:00 - 11:30 | Women in STEM Theatre
Differentiators in the competition to attract and retain the best female talent
Thursday 13 October
11:00
11:00 - 11:30 | Women in STEM Theatre