Andrew Douglass

Chief Executive

Parallel Lifestyle

Judge

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.

“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.”

Q&A

Andrew Douglass

What advice would you give someone submitting a nomination for the Disability Power 100?

As a role model, what advice would you give a disabled person at the start of their career?

How has your work impacted the disabled community or raised awareness about disability issues?

What are your future goals or aspirations in your field or in disability advocacy?

What do you do to switch off and have fun?

What or who brings you joy?

Do you prefer dogs or cats?

What is the one thing you would change if you could?

What barriers do you think still need to be addressed to improve the lives of disabled people?

Useful links

Andrew Douglass

Areas of expertise

Business, Charity, social enterprise, Sport, Television, radio, podcast

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