June 24: An Evening Reimagining Careers for Health of People and Planet

Join Zinc and HSBC Innovation Banking for a unique evening spotlighting individuals who've pivoted their careers to tackle significant challenges across sectors. With AI transformation, extended working lives, and urgent global priorities, there are many reasons why experienced professionals are reimagining their path forward.

Location:

📍 Zinc HQ, 6th Floor, Mainframe, 24 Eversholt Street, London NW1 1AD

Featured Speakers

Keynote: Paul Lindley OBE

Founder of Ella's Kitchen and one of the UK's most admired purpose-driven entrepreneurs. Paul built Ella's Kitchen into the UK's top baby food brand, then stepped back to focus on social impact—from leading London's Child Obesity Taskforce to authoring two books on reimagining society. He's now a board member, university chancellor, and passionate voice for children's rights and wellbeing.

Panel: Career Reinvention for Systems Change

Hoa Doan – A climate policy expert who's worked at the heart of government, including as Net Zero policy advisor in the UK Prime Minister's Office. Now Head of Impact & Sustainability at Notpla, the Earthshot Prize-winning startup replacing plastic with seaweed-based packaging.

Carmel Rafaeli – Serial entrepreneur turned climate investor. With 15+ years innovation experience across retail, hospitality, and IP-tech, Carmel transitioned into sustainability five years ago. Now Founding Partner at The Table, she drives sustainable innovation by connecting innovators, corporates, and investors.

Lina Chan – Former private equity investor turned women's health founder. After her own fertility journey, she launched Parla, a platform supporting 30,000+ women across 80 countries, later acquired by Holland & Barrett where she now leads as Director of Women's Health.

Iain Jordan – A psychiatrist turned clinical innovator, now Clinical Director at Clerkenwell Health, Europe's first commercial site for psychedelic treatments. He spent 20+ years in the NHS and now bridges healthcare and frontier mental health technologies.