Speakers

Ruth-Ellen Danquah is a leading Neurodiversity & Inclusion Strategist, workplace coach, and one of the UK's most respected voices on neuroinclusive recruitment. As Chief Innovation Officer at Exceptional Individuals'the UK's first neurodiversity-focused recruitment and consultancy provider'Ruth-Ellen blends deep subject-matter expertise, lived experience, and operational insight to transform how organisations attract, assess, and empower neurodivergent talent. With over a decade of experience and more than 10,000 professionals trained, Ruth-Ellen has supported recruitment agencies, global brands, and public-sector organisations to build hiring systems that are both equitable and high-performing. Known for their evidence-based, human-centred approach, they specialise in redesigning recruitment processes to reduce bias, improve retention, and unlock the cognitive strengths of autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, dyspraxic, and other neurodivergent candidates. Their work has been recognised across industry networks for turning complex inclusion challenges into practical, measurable results. As a sought-after speaker and creator of the Neurodiversity Success Framework', Ruth-Ellen equips leaders with the confidence, clarity, and tools to build truly inclusive talent pipelines. Representing Exceptional Individuals at the Recruitment Agency Expo 2026, they bring powerful insights, grounded expertise, and actionable strategies for the future of fair and effective recruitment.