Mix Works is the brainchild of renowned consultant and transformation specialist Hayley Barnard, founder and CEO of the globally-operating consultancy Mix Diversity and premium e-learning platform MixLEARN.
For over twenty years, Hayley has advised teams, leaders and Boards on driving effective, impactful change in their organisations. Mix Works combines this extensive knowledge with expertise in AI, digital literacy and technical transformation, offering a truly unique solution for businesses looking to build high performing & collaborative teams.
“Humour, humility, courage, clarity and not sugar-coating some of the work involved, all combined with practical suggestions and tips which will allow us all to move out of our comfort zones and into a fast lane for success and growth. The feedback from my business was entirely positive with many requests for her to do more with us. “ Clare Beresford – CEO Laurence Simons
When you partner with Mix Works, you’ll get the benefit of Hayley and the Mix team’s deep expertise in organisational design. You’ll also get access to the deep knowledge of leadership, culture and AI transformation through our talent and transformation advisory group, Chief People Officers, L&D Heads and Chief Technology Officers across multiple industries. The result is a transformation powerhouse that will drive lasting change in your organisation.
Culture, leadership and tech transformation for high-performing, resilient, happy organisations.
Chief Executive Officer
Hayley is a recognised leader in organisational transformation, helping global businesses turn strategy into culture and values into behaviour. With over 20 years advising multinationals, she has driven inclusive leadership, resilience, and change at the intersection of people and technology. Founder of Mix Diversity, she partnered with Microsoft, Diageo, Capital One, Roche, and Lidl to future‑proof organisations. A passionate advocate for human‑centred transformation, Hayley now focuses on responsible AI adoption. With extensive non‑executive director experience, she brings strategic clarity and authentic connection. In 2025, she joined the UFI Voc Tech Board, advancing tech‑driven learning.
Client Director
Stef is a dynamic expert in culture transformation and organisational development. Trusted by senior leaders, she delivers results in complex environments through strategic insight, responsiveness, and a deep understanding of each organisation’s unique context. Stef specialises in global transformation initiatives requiring cultural nuance and linguistic sensitivity, ensuring solutions resonate across diverse geographies. With expertise in large‑scale change, leadership development, and systems thinking, she helps businesses adapt to AI‑driven futures by aligning technology with human capability and culture. Her collaborative approach and commitment to client success make her an invaluable partner worldwide.
Operations Manager
Wendy is the operational heartbeat of Mix Works, ensuring complex client programmes run seamlessly from start to finish. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and calm, systematic approach, she thrives on making good things happen behind the scenes so clients experience high‑quality outcomes. With deep expertise in operational leadership, Wendy coordinates global programmes, aligns teams, manages timelines, and upholds the highest standards. Her ability to anticipate and quietly resolve challenges allows leaders to focus on results, not logistics. Dedicated, precise, and client‑focused, Wendy ensures every transformation is delivered with care and lasting impact.
Our Talent and Transformation Advisory Council is a collective of forward-thinking senior executives, strategists, and technologists united by a shared goal to enhance workplaces at the intersection of technology, leadership and culture.
Bringing together experts from diverse industries and disciplines, the Council provides valuable insights into evolving skill gaps, cultural growth, and leadership development requirements related to AI and automation. Their guidance ensures that the organisations we work with stay ahead of change, building sustainable cultures where people and performance thrive side by side.
Together, we’re driving the next chapter of talent evolution and organisational transformation.
Head of Operations at Stats Perform and former COO of multiple technology driven organisations. Gráinne’s specialism is technology adoption in business operations with academic rigour via MIT Sloan Schools ‘Organisational Design for Digital Transformation.
An award-winning Head of L&D/Transformation. Former Head of L&D/Talent at Lidl, Babcock and Bosch.
Global HR Leader and Board Member, qualified in AI Business Strategy and Artificial Intelligence from The John Hopkins University.
Founder and board advisor with two decades in learning, tech, and organisational development. Co-founder of a learning platform reaching 50 million people, now helping tech founders and leadership teams align strategy, capability, and culture to scale sustainably.
Senior HR and Transformation Leader with a track record of shaping culture across global Financial Services, Data, and Tech organisations. Now combining that experience with a passion for AI ethics and governance as Founder of Parsias.com
Senior technology and transformation leader experienced in product, data, and AI‑driven change, known for shaping culture and high‑impact teams. Co‑founder of Women in Mobile, she champions inclusive leadership and greater visibility for women in tech.
Our programmes are tailored, scalable, and focused on delivering sustainable change that benefits your people and your business.
Insights and news from the brightest minds in AI, leadership and culture transformation.
View resources
Global HR Leader, Speaker and AI Consultant Laia Estorach Cavaller on why AI upskilling is everyone’s responsibility, and how to ensure no-one gets left behind.
Read article
In this exclusive article for Mix Works, global AI governance expert Kay Firth-Butterfield examines why so many organisations have deployed AI without understanding how it works, how it fails, or who’s accountable when it causes harm, and what good AI governance looks like.
Read article
Deloitte’s 2026 State of AI report shows that while AI adoption is accelerating, many organisations are struggling to turn access into impact. Here, we explore the cultural, leadership and operational shifts needed to move from experimentation to responsible, enterprise-wide AI that delivers real value.
Read article© 2026 Mix Works Limited. Registered Company No 09280349