Experts from health, science, and business, working together to redefine what workplace wellbeing looks like.
Prof Lee Smith holds a PhD from Cambridge and is Professor of Public Health at Anglia Ruskin University, he is also the CEO of EKHO Wellbeing, a company that supports females in the workplace, focusing on mental, hormonal and reproductive health. Moreover, he is a founder and trustee of the 8:56 Foundation, a men’s mental health charity based in Norfolk.
He has been listed in the world’s top 1% of most influential scientists. His research spans multiple areas of medicine and public health. He has published scientific papers extensively on risk factors for the development of mental health complications, as well as the development of novel interventions to aid in the prevention and management of mental health complications in both men and women.
Darren Clayton is the founder of Regenerate Wellness, and a seasoned leader in the corporate wellness and high-performance space. With a background that spans elite sport, event-management and workplace health, Darren has spent years building companies and programmes designed to fix the burnout and fatigue epidemic in demanding industries.
After beginning his career as a professional athlete, Darren moved into event- and experience-driven wellbeing, culminating in leadership roles including Managing Director at Zeus Sports Group, where he delivered high-impact corporate wellness initiatives for large organisations.
In 2024-25, he founded Regenerate with a clear vision: to bring data-backed insight, targeted intervention and measurable ROI to sectors that traditionally view health as a cost line rather than a competitive advantage. Through Regenerate, Darren works directly with organisations in data centres, construction, tech and supply-chains—helping them shift from reactive wellness programmes to strategic health-performance models.
Driven by a belief that high performance depends on human resilience, Darren combines field-tested techniques, corporate data systems and a relentless focus on measurable results. He leads Regenerate’s mission to transform workplace health from a “nice to have” to a business imperative.
We’re thrilled to share that our event will be hosted by Kirsty Gallacher — presenter of ‘Drive with Kirsty Gallacher’ on Gold FM!
Kirsty is not only a highly respected broadcaster but also a passionate advocate for health and fitness. As a brand ambassador for Kinetica Sports, she perfectly embodies the energy and spirit we’re bringing to this event.
Laura Clayton, owner of Soul Sanctuary yoga studios, has been teaching health and wellness for over a decade to her studio members and an array of corporate clients including Shell, HSBC, Lloyds, EDF, Wagamama, Abercrombie and Fitch, Hermes, Pfizer, CBRE and more.
Laura is determined to help as many people as possible feel healthier and happier, through the use of yoga, psychology and nutrition.
Emma is a recognised face in Data Centres; having worked in the sector for 20+ years. Her day to day role is to support her freelance client’s with their business development and growth plans which involves meeting her vast network of contacts on a regular basis.
Working closely with various leaders in the Industry, Emma has become aware of the alarming number of people who are facing burnout due to stress in their jobs. As a Trained BMS (British Meditation Society) Meditation Teacher she draws on her practices to help guide her clients, friends and colleagues through challenging times.
Emma has teamed up with Regenerate to bring the Wellness Festival to the Industry with an aim to introducing a variety of tools that can help individuals boost their own physical, spiritual and mental health, which can then be passed on to their own teams
Andy Long is a former professional rugby player turned high-performance and resilience coach, passionate about helping people thrive in life’s high-pressure moments.
After over two decades in elite sport, he now works with individuals, teams, and organisations to build mental strength, focus, and the tools to perform at their best — not just in competition, but in everyday life. An Advanced Red2Blue Coach, Andy blends neuroscience, practical mindset strategies, and real-world challenges through his coaching business, Impact2, to create lasting change in performance and wellbeing.
Away from coaching, he serves as a Patron of Challenging MND, taking on extreme endurance events to raise funds to support families living with motor neurone disease.
Tel: 07785 575 455
Email: info@regeneratewellness.co.uk
