Contributors

meet our contributors

We’ve started announcing the first contributors joining us for Summit South 2026, an exciting mix of founders, entrepreneurs, creatives, investors and culture shapers bringing real experience, sharp insight and proven leadership into the room.

From redemptive business and ethical entrepreneurship to technology, creativity, investment and culture shaping, this year’s lineup is already building into something special, with more voices still to be revealed.

Alongside our newly announced contributors, you can also explore some of the incredible leaders and builders who’ve helped shape previous Wonderful Summits below.

Summit South 2026 Contributors

Dawid Konotey-Ahulu

Dawid is one of the most respected voices in business, finance and venture building, a founder, investor and leader who has spent years building businesses with both commercial excellence and meaningful impact.

Philippa Hanna

Philippa is a songwriter, artist, entrepreneur and creative communicator who has spent years building a career with authenticity, resilience and real impact, navigating the worlds of music, business, faith and culture with honesty and creativity.

Antoinette Daniel

Antoinette is one of the most compelling entrepreneurial voices in the UK right now, founder of the award-winning ethical cleaning company Just Helpers, speaker, mentor and passionate advocate for fair pay, justice and business that genuinely changes lives.

Dan Maudhub

Dan has spent years working alongside founders, entrepreneurs, leaders and teams, helping people build with greater clarity, resilience and intentionality. Through coaching, leadership development and the growth of Wonderful, he has become a trusted voice for those navigating the realities of building something meaningful in business and leadership.

Kevin Bennett

As CEO of our headline partners Premier, Kevin brings a wealth of leadership experience spanning media, business, culture and organisational growth. Passionate about the intersection of faith, leadership and meaningful impact, he has spent years helping shape conversations that influence both the Church and wider society.

Past Contributors

Will Van Der Hart

Author & Coach

Keren Pybus

Founder & CEO | Ethical Apparel

Kaitlin Zhang

CEO and Founder | Oval Branding

Zulum Elumogo

MD | TC & Friends

James Poulter

Co-Founder | Vixen Labs

Duro Oye

CEO at 20/20 LEVELS

Esther Knight

Founder | Fanfare Label

Hugh Chichester

Hugh Chichester | Co-Founder | Niya

Dan Maudhub

Founder, Wonderful Group

Karl Martin

Founder | Arable

Ed Maule

Head of Global Customer Retail Marketing | eBay

Philip Hansen

Creative Director at Wonderful Creative Agency

Sara-Louise Martin

Co-Founder Impact Central | European Director Faith Driven Entrepreneur | WISE Top 100 List | Impact-Driven start-ups | 20:40 Member | Ecosystem Builder | Comms & Marketing

Anneka Wallington

CEO | Recognise

Dominic Llewelyn

Founder & CEO | Accelerayt

Matt Parfitt

CEO | Grace Enterprises