About Us & Our Mission
Seven Palms Consultancy leverages expertise in Digital Innovation, Publishing, AI-driven Transformation, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB), Multimedia Strategy and International Business. Our mission is to help businesses adopt effective and commercially successful AI and digital strategies whilst also succeeding in efforts to foster inclusivity and cross-cultural engagement.
Our Story
At Seven Palms Consultancy, we are committed to making a difference in the digital landscape.
Our story is one of dedication to driving innovation and promoting diversity and inclusion. We provide a comprehensive suite of services designed to empower businesses and drive growth.
Our team's passion, collaborative nature, clear communication and expertise, sets us apart from others and allows us to deliver exceptional value to our clients.
Seven Palms Consultancy brings over 20 years of hands-on expertise across emerging technologies, product innovation, AI transformation, global partnerships and DEI, delivering insight that's strategic, personalised and commercially grounded.
Our leadership is dedicated to guiding businesses through the complexities of digital transformation.
Our founder and lead consultant, Sharold Palmer, is a transformation leader and strategist with over 20 years' experience helping organisations unlock meaningful growth through innovation, clarity and inclusion. The former Head of Digital Publishing at the Financial Times, she led global platform transformations, expanded commercial revenues and championed equity-driven organisational change.
As Founder and Chief Vision Officer (CVO) of Seven Palms Consultancy, she leads a purpose-driven firm built on the intersection of digital transformation, ethical innovation, commercial growth and people-first strategy.
A qualified Non-Executive Director (NED), member of the Worshipful Company of Management Consultants (WCoMC) and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), Sharold champions representation, fairness, and culturally conscious design. Also advocating for the co-creation of ethical systems by and for people of colour.
She is also a sought-after speaker on digital transformation, leadership, and inclusive innovation, known for translating complex change into actionable insight. Her talks inspire women and underrepresented voices to lead with heart, reclaim influence in innovation, and honour the power of the little things.
Expert Team
Charity Donation
At Seven Palms Consultancy, we believe innovation should serve more than just profit—it should create meaningful impact.
That’s why we give 7% of our fees to charity. It’s not a campaign or a headline—it’s just part of how we run the business. A small act of redistribution, built in from day one.
We support organisations that uplift communities, promote equity, and create opportunities for those who need them most.
Every project we take on contributes not just to progress in the digital world, but also to real-world change. For us, giving back reflects the kind of future we’re building: more inclusive, more sustainable, and more human.
Our current selected charities are:
A London based charity with UK reach, helping young people to develop life skills, build confidence and pursue their full potential through careers and professions they may not ordinarily be aware of or have access to. Through practical initiatives US have helped over 33'000 young people and on a mission to help 50'000 by 2027.
Free, one to one, culturally appropriate talking therapy for Black people in the UK. Black Minds Matter UK is a registered charity connecting Black individuals and families with free 121 talking therapy delivered by qualified and accredited Black therapists.
