HOSTS
Marverine Cole
Good Morning Britain (ITV1)
Marverine Cole is a multi-award-winning broadcaster and journalist. She is best known as a newsreader on ITV1’s flagship news & current affairs breakfast programme, Good Morning Britain (GMB).
A highly experienced journalist, who has recently celebrated twenty years in the industry, Marverine has worked as a Reporter, Documentary Producer and Presenter for many of the UK’s other leading broadcasters, including Sky News, BBC 5 Live, Classic FM and BBC Radio 4.
When Marverine is not on presenting on TV or radio, she is tasting and reviewing real ales! She just happens to be an accredited beer sommelier (aka an expert on all things concerning beer), writing a column for Britain’s most popular food & drink magazine, BBC Good Food.
Damini Sharma
CEO The OM Group
Damini Sharma is a passionate leader in the construction industry, serving as the CEO of The OM Group. Her commitment to integrity, innovation, and putting people first is the driver behind her desire to reshape industry standards. In 2023, she was awarded with the ‘Most Influential Designer’ accolade at the NFB Top 100 Most Influential Women Awards, celebrating her dedication to design excellence and sustainable practices.
As a devoted advocate for diversity in STEM and business, Damini is committed to working to break barriers for women in traditionally male-dominated fields, as well as ensuring that the topic of EDI is integral to every project. This earnt her a place among the Most Inspirational Women in STEM, an honour recognised at the House of Lords. Beyond her professional achievements, she loves collaborating with others across the construction sector on innovative projects, making a tangible impact industry-wide.
When Damini isn’t leading The OM Group, she takes on multiple influential roles. She serves as a Visiting Industrial Fellow at Aston University; as the Vice Chair of the IoD British Asian Business Group and as an Ambassador for Be The Business. Through these roles, she continues to inspire and drive positive change.