Chris Holmes, Baron Holmes of Richmond

Chris is Britain’s most successful Paralympic swimmer winning a total of 9 golds, 5 silvers and 1 bronze. He was also Director of Paralympic Integration, responsible for the organisation of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. Chris is a passionate advocate for the potential of technology and the benefits of diversity and inclusion. He campaigns for more accessible environments for disabled people and has conducted an independent review for the Government that made recommendations on opening up public appointments to disabled people. In Parliament Chris sits on the influential Science and Technology Select Committee but has previously been a member of specialist House of Lords Select Committees dealing with: Democracy and Digital TechnologiesArtificial Intelligence Digital Skills Social Mobility  Financial Exclusion Through his Private Members Bill Chris has worked to end the injustice of unpaid internships. Chris is also Deputy Chair of Channel 4 and Diversity Adviser to the Civil Service.