Proud and present – ICAEW Pride Gala Dinner

Colin Jackson CBE 
Colin is a true British athletics legend. An Olympic silver medallist and double world champion, his dominance was unmatched. He went an incredible 12 years unbeaten at the European Championships, held the 110m hurdles world record for 13 years, and the world indoor record for 27. Across his remarkable career, he secured 25 major medals, including 12 golds and 8 silvers - a testament to extraordinary talent, consistency and longevity.

Beyond the track, Colin’s charisma and expertise have made him one of Britain’s most loved media personalities and motivational speakers. He is widely regarded as a national treasure and remains one of the most recognisable figures in UK sport. Since retiring, his medal haul and infectious energy made him a natural fit for the BBC athletics team, where he has been a key voice for two decades, covering every major Games from Athens 2004 through to Paris 2024.

In 2024, Colin also became a Legend Ambassador for NatWest, a role he proudly continues today. He is also International Sports Director for the Wings for Life World Run, helping raise vital funds for spinal cord injury research, alongside being a long-term ambassador for Puma and Lead Ambassador for Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions Scheme, supporting elite athletes and inspiring participation at all levels.

Sabeen Forster BSc ACA, VP Finance & Accounting, Audio Network
Sabeen graduated from King’s College London with a degree in Mathematics and began her accounting career with the Big Four. After training in both audit and internal audit at a Magic Circle law firm, Sabeen became ACA qualified. Her career later transitioned into industry, primarily across the technology and media sectors. Sabeen draws on these early years of her career to support teams in ensuring the appropriate controls and processes are in place. Given how much the landscape has changed since she qualified, she is always keen to drive improvements through systems and automation. Her goal is to ensure that any finance team she works with partners successfully with the day-to-day running of the business. With a strong interest in change management, Sabeen’s roles are typically interim. She is currently working for Audio Network, a music production company, which aligns well with her passion for DJing.

Lily Bradbury, Senior Solution Consultant, Oracle NetSuite
As Co-Lead for OPEN UK, Oracle’s LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group, Lily is a passionate advocate for inclusion, visibility, and community within the tech industry. Alongside championing initiatives, she brings more than 10 years of experience as a SaaS and ERP expert, helping organisations navigate digital transformation through enterprise technology and cloud solutions. Known for combining deep industry knowledge with an engaging and people-first approach, Lily speaks on topics including workplace inclusion, leadership in tech, AI transformation, and building authentic communities within her space. Outside of work, Lily has just been offered a place for a Masters in Artificial Intelligence and will be starting in June part time. Lily is a passionate netball enthusiast and a proud rider of her iconic yellow Vespa — a reflection of the energy, authenticity, and individuality she brings both on and off stage.

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