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.

Paul Graves

Paul is an executive brand strategist, creative leader and business innovator, currently serving as Head of Brand for our headline partners Premier. With experience spanning global brands, startups and culture-shaping organisations, he brings a powerful perspective on leadership, creativity and building brands that genuinely connect with people.

Luke Whiting

Luke is the founder of Hailo. Operating at the intersection of faith, technology and innovation, Luke is building one of the most ambitious and forward-thinking platforms emerging in the church tech space.

Alongside Hailo, Luke and his team have built and exited 11 tech startups over the last decade, raising more than £100M and scaling ventures to multiple 8-figure valuations. His experience across SaaS, growth, fundraising and strategic partnerships brings an incredibly valuable perspective into the room.

Joseph Landreth-Smith

Co-founder of Holos Kombucha, one of the UK’s fastest-growing purpose-led drinks brands, combining award-winning organic kombucha with a mission to rebuild lives through employment opportunities for survivors of human trafficking.
From launching the business during lockdown to seeing Holos stocked in Ocado, Whole Foods, Yo! Sushi and beyond, Joseph brings an honest founder perspective on entrepreneurship, purpose and building a commercially excellent brand with genuine social impact at its core.

Rach Ivers

A Business Psychologist and Founding Partner of Lead With Kairos, bringing over two decades of experience helping leaders, founders and organisations navigate growth, culture and transformational leadership.
As a trusted advisor and performance coach, she works closely with founders and senior leaders at pivotal moments of transition, helping reshape relational dynamics, strengthen collaboration and lead with greater clarity and intention.