Romain is the founder and CEO of Diversify World, a consultancy and recruitment agency dedicated to empowering marginalised communities in the professional world. He started Diversify World in 2023 after spending 15 years in corporate recruitment. He strongly believes that education is the starting point for businesses aiming to create truly inclusive, diverse, and equal practices.
Romain is widely recognised for his expertise in EDI, specifically focusing on anti-racism, society and culture, class and social mobility, and diaspora/migration. He has appeared on several national media outlets as a representative and spokesperson for marginalised communities and has earned a reputation as a respected writer, public speaker, and social commentator.
Currently, he holds the prestigious position of Aziz Foundation Scholar at Birkbeck, University of London, where he conducts research on the histories and cartographies of ‘race’ and racism, culture, ethnicity, diaspora, and postcoloniality in post-war Britain. Romain is currently writing his debut book titled the ‘The Others we Became’. He is also a member of the Royal Historical Society.
Client & Trainee Feedback
"I cannot praise Romain Muhammad more for the session he delivered for us on Tuesday to mark the end of our Black History Month. It reinforced for me how history is seen through the eyes of those who report, write and record -something I have always been aware of in relation to gender bias but am ashamed to say I had not thought about it as much (certainly from a UK perspective) in relation to racial bias. It was a brilliant session - and we are impatient for the next instalment"
I had the pleasure of working with Romain as part of Black History Month. His session “Redefining Narratives -Celebrating the History of African Leadership in the UK” was both insightful and thought provoking. When we were working on the session, Romain worked collaboratively with the team, listening to what we wanted to deliver and the key messages we wanted to land. His authenticity and passion came across to the attendees who provided positive feedback and requested a second instalment. We look forward to the opportunity to work with Romain again in the near future.
Case Study:
Romain led an insightful and interactive coaching session with Transport for Wales to introduce key concepts of race, racism, privilege, and their historical context. The session, part of a broader initiative to develop an anti-racism e-learning programme, highlighted the evolution of racial categorisation and its institutionalisation through history. The session was praised for its educational value, historical depth, and engagement, leaving attendees inspired to apply the knowledge to foster inclusivity and strengthen their organisational commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.