Permjeet Panesar

Permjeet Panesar serves as the Equality Impact Assessment Lead at Birmingham City Council since July 2024, focusing on EDI governance and strategy development to create inclusive outcomes. Panesar has an extensive background in equality, diversity, and inclusion, including roles such as Associate Trainer at Total Politics, READI Programme Manager at the London Borough of Havering, and Interim Equality, Diversity, Inclusion Lead at the London Borough of Barnet. Previous experience includes serving as CEO of Rights and Equalities Sandwell, where leadership involved strategy and compliance oversight, and as Head of Children and Young People at the Commission for Racial Equality. Educational qualifications include a Master's in Race Relations from the University of Bradford and a BA in Behavioral Sciences from Crewe and Alsager College. Panesar has authored toolkits and guidance materials, delivered training to senior managers, and contributed to numerous strategic partnerships, advocating for social justice and equity.