Vicky Ilankovan is the Executive Director of Equal Measures UK – the award-winning non-profit, driving intersectional inclusivity in the drinks & hospitality industries. An industry stalwart with nearly 20 years’ professional experience, Vicky has a holistic approach with a proven track record of promoting companies, developing and restructuring systems, diversifying services, and building strong communities. Her innate drive for and dedication to equity for all has resulted in Equal Measures’ winning UnderOne’s DEI Innovation Award 2024 and being shortlisted for a number of awards, including The Spirits Business’ Ethical Award. Vicky herself has also been named Change Advocate in CODE Hospitality’s Women of the Year List 2024;and Highly Commended in Master of Malt’s Clubman of the Year 2024;as well as being shortlisted for Foundervine’s Changemaker of the Year 2024;BIH Spotlight Awards Person of the Year 2024;and Head Office Impact at BIH Spotlight Awards 2023.