Lara Ayash

Lara Ayash is a seasoned professional in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) with experience in consulting and mentorship. Currently serving as a Mentor at Bridging Barriers since February 2023 and as a Co-Founder of LADs Consulting, a female-led DEI consultancy, Lara specializes in culture change and leadership development. Previously, Lara held roles such as Consulting Director at Kin&Co, where the focus was on overcoming cultural barriers in the workplace, and various positions at Deloitte and PwC that involved human-centered transformation and people management services for organizations in the Middle East. Additionally, Lara is a Board Member at the Center for Neurodiversity Research at Work at Birkbeck School of Business and has engaged in impactful projects regarding leadership and diversity management. Lara holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from the American University of Beirut.