Throughout her 12-year international career across Zambia, the UK, and Germany, O’Brien has fervently advocated for diversity and inclusion (D&I). She championed these values at Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) and externally, with a focus on elevating female leaders and minority ethnic groups, enabling their full potential and advocating for the critical role that mentorship, sponsorship and coaching has on one’s career. At SCB, she serves on the Europe D&I Council. In July 2021, she was among the 20 Black Leaders at Standard Chartered, amplifying their voices through shared life experiences on Black Leaders Awareness Day. O’Brien is deeply committed to women’s empowerment, volunteering on When Females Lead’s Board of Directors. This nonprofit empowers confident women leaders across Africa through mentorship, career guidance (mentoring 300+ young female professionals), and uplifting vulnerable children.
