Raj Babber promoted to managing director at Discovery
Business transformation consultancy Discovery, has appointed its new managing director. Raj Babber brings two decades of experience to the role.
Jonathan Evans, Discovery’s CEO, said, “Raj’s appointment as managing director signals the next phase in Discovery’s journey. She has a rare blend of strategic vision, deep expertise in leadership development and a personal commitment to creating inclusive workplaces where people truly thrive.”
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Worcestershire, Discovery is a consulting firm dedicated to helping organisations design and implement strategy. Evans added that Babber’s skills mean “Discovery will continue to grow its reputation as a trusted partner in sustainable, people-led transformation.”
Babber brings more than 20 years of experience in people-centric transformation and organisational development to the role. She is promoted from her previous position of director of learning, where she has led pioneering initiatives, from leadership academies and bespoke apprenticeship schemes to large-scale transformation programmes.
As a Level 7 executive coach, apprenticeship ambassador and a dedicated advocate for women in leadership and women of diversity, Babber is also recognised as a champion of inclusive, high-impact learning environments. Her work coaching senior leaders has helped clients across the UK, US, EMEA and APAC to embed robust leadership practices and elevate operational performance.
Babber added, “I’m honoured to be stepping into the role of managing director at such an exciting time. My focus will be on building on our legacy of excellence, while continuing to evolve how we help our clients create resilient, future-ready organisations. Whether it’s through leadership coaching, apprenticeship programmes or strategic transformation work, I believe our job is to create learning experiences that truly inspire, and to empower individuals at every level to lead with clarity and purpose. I’m excited for what lies ahead.”
