Kalaiyashni Puvanendran

Kalaiyashni Puvanendran is a seasoned professional specializing in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with a strong background in program management. Currently serving as DEI Programme Lead at ITV since September 2021, Kalaiyashni previously held various roles at Wellcome Trust from August 2018 to August 2021, including Diversity & Inclusion Project Manager and Officer. Prior experience includes positions at King's College London as a Diversity & Inclusion Assistant Consultant and at Wellcome Trust as a Diversity & Inclusion Project Co-ordinator. Initial work experience includes a stint at BBC as a Work Experience participant and a research role at the University of Oxford. Kalaiyashni holds a Bachelor's Degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford.