Speaker Profile: Dr Javed Khan
Javed Khan is Chief Executive of Barnardo’s – the UK’s largest children’s charity. Barnardo’s has around 8,000 employees and 14,000 volunteers, with a retail chain of over 600 shops, making it the fifth largest charity in the UK. As a British Muslim with Pakistani/Kashmiri heritage, Javed is the first non-white CEO in Barnardo’s 155-year history. He is often asked to advise Government, speak on national and international platforms, and regularly appears on national media. His non-executive board roles have included NHS CCG’s, Hospital Trusts, local government improvement, and a key role on the Independent Grenfell Fire Recovery Task Force.