Why We Lead: Lord Holmes
Lord Holmes, MBE on his remarkable leadership journey and his contributions across sports, disability and digital technology.
“We are fabulously connected by sharing one wonderful truth, and that is the great good fortune of us all being born human.” – Lord Holmes
In the latest episode of Why We Lead, Angela meets with Lord Chris Holmes, MBE to explore his remarkable leadership journey, the challenges he’s overcome, and his contributions across sports, disability and equality, financial inclusion, and digital technology.
Chris grew up in Kidderminster and lost his sight in his teens, yet he was already excelling academically and athletically. He went on to graduate from King’s College, Cambridge, with a Master’s in Political and Social Sciences while simultaneously competing as a Paralympian, winning an astonishing nine gold medals, five silver, and one bronze between 1988 and 2000.
His career then transitioned into law and politics, culminating in a life peerage in 2013. Lord Holmes’ work has since focused on championing inclusion, financial innovation, and the role of technology in shaping our future.
There were plenty of valuable takeaways from Lord Holmes episode, including:
When asked what advice he would give to current and future leaders, Chris distils it into three key principles:
Chris Holmes’ story is one of resilience, adaptability, and vision. Whether in sports, politics, or business, his message is clear: success is about perseverance, collaboration, and a commitment to leadership at every level.
Tune in to the full episode to hear more about his journey, insights, and vision for the future of fintech.
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