Phil Friend

Biographical Information
"Phil Friend (OBE FRSA) himself a wheelchair user, is acknowledged as the UK's foremost consultant on disability matters. A powerful and highly popular communicator, his company – Phil & Friends – provides consultancy to many of the country's best-known companies. In addition to his professional activities, he is also a respected champion for equal opportunities and diversity in general, where his special blend of humour and direct speaking has won admirers from around the world..."He is a Director of Dining with a Difference. Phil is also very active with a number of voluntary organisations. He is the Vice Chair of Disability Rights (UK) (formerly RADAR) and Vice President of the Level Playing Field a disabled sports supporters organisation (formerly NADS), a trustee for Ricability and a member of the Association of Disabled Professionals. He is also an Associate of the Employers’ Forum on Disability and a Trustee of the Grass Roots Foundation, a Churchill Fellow and a fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts."