Your Subject Matter Expert
Veronica Llorca-Smith
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Veronica is an internationally recognized keynote speaker, award-winning author, and expert in cultural agility, DEI, and high-performance leadership. With over 20 years of corporate experience at global brands such as Apple and Estée Lauder, Veronica has led and developed large multicultural teams across Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. Her deep expertise is informed by her personal journey living in nine countries and speaking six languages, as well as her passion for sports as an Ironman triathlete and advocate for a growth mindset.
Veronica’s approach blends inspiring storytelling with actionable frameworks, making complex topics like cultural agility and inclusive leadership accessible and practical. She designs customised keynotes and workshops for organisations seeking to build inclusive, high-performing teams and future-ready leaders. Her sessions are known for their energy, relatability, and focus on real-world application, helping participants move beyond theory to drive meaningful change in their organisations.
A passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Veronica specialises in topics such as DEI fundamentals, unconscious bias, inclusive leadership, allyship, and the power of inclusive language. She has delivered impactful programs for clients including UBS, ManpowerGroup, BioRad, Native Union, the UK Cabinet, and Michael Page. Veronica’s work has earned her recognition as a finalist for the Diversity Lead of the Year Award by Women in IT Asia and a featured speaker at the Asian Women in Leadership Summit.
Veronica’s unique perspective-shaped by her multicultural background, leadership experience, and commitment to personal growth-enables her to empower others to unlock their potential and thrive in today’s global workplace. Based in Hong Kong, she is also a dedicated mom of two and continues to inspire audiences worldwide with her message of curiosity, resilience, and inclusion.