Speakers

Anita Phagura is an award-winning Business Woman in Construction and founder of a boutique consultancy specialising in leadership and culture development. With nearly 20 years in the built environment, Anita began her career in project management—often the only woman in the room—and is now a recognised voice in driving systemic change across the industry to create greater representation, retention, and safety for those historically marginalised in construction. Her industry-leading research into the experiences of ethnically diverse women in construction reveals a critical leadership awareness gap: the disconnect between stated values and lived realities. It shows how culture is truly felt on the ground, where inclusion efforts fall short, and the toll this takes on underrepresented voices. It’s a call to action for the sector to raise the bar on inclusion and culture—so that everyone has the safety and support to thrive. That’s the heart of Anita’s work: transforming leadership so that culture isn’t left to chance, but shaped with intention, equity, and lasting impact