Andrew

Douglass

Chief Executive, Parallel Lifestyle

Andrew is the Founder and Chief Executive of Parallel, a disability lifestyle brand that operates as a social enterprise. Parallel’s events and campaigns include the award-winning Parallel London, Parallel Windsor and Purple Sock Day. 

He is Co-Founder of Innovision; focused on ‘events for good’ and ‘experiential impact’ for businesses, investors, charities, NGOs and brands who are aligned to the values of Global Goals and who embrace diversity, equity and inclusion.

Andrew is also an Ambassador for Meaningful Business, a Trustee of the Wembley National Stadium Trust and a Director of Sport Together Berkshire.

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“I’ve chosen to be a judge this year to play a small part in helping to spotlight & amplify disabled talent across all areas of society, which in turn can give the disabled community a louder voice & greater influence.”

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