About HOPE
Marlene Joseph – MD
Champion of Leadership, Advocacy, and Community Empowerment
With an unwavering passion for improving the lives of vulnerable and disabled individuals across all ages and cultural backgrounds, Marlene Joseph is a powerhouse in business leadership. She is committed to building bridges within communities, fostering inclusion, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
A distinguished business leader, Marlene boasts over 40 years of management experience across both the public and private sectors. After leaving Transport for London in 2003, she founded HOPE Superjobs Ltd., a healthcare and support services provider dedicated to assisting children and adults with complex health needs and disabilities.
Her generosity and steadfast commitment to service are evident in the numerous success stories that have flourished under her guidance. Marlene is an authentic and influential leader who thrives on driving impactful change in society. Marlene’s dedication to empowerment and advocacy has made her a formidable force in addressing some of the community’s most pressing social challenges.
Marlene’s extensive career includes contributions to prominent organizations such as Mintel International Group, Sait Marine Ltd., Instituto de Resseguros do Brazil, and Edward Lumley & Sons Ltd. Additionally, she served as the Equality and Diversity Advisor to the Chief Executive of Barking and Dagenham, playing a crucial role in establishing the race equality scheme for Havering and securing the disability plaque for Barking and Dagenham.




A Respected Speaker & Advocate
Marlene’s influence extends beyond business leadership into public speaking and advocacy. She has been a keynote speaker for Middlesex University’s Black History Month and shared the stage with notable figures such as Ken Livingstone, Priti Patel, and Lee Jasper on International Women’s Day.
Expertise & Professional Achievements
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Diploma in Employment Law
- Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
- Accredited Project Manager (APM)
- Part-qualified Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
- Qualified Risk Assessor & Health & Safety Auditor
- Accredited Harassment Manager & Experienced Trainer

A Visionary Leader with a Heart for Service
Managing a multi-million-pound business while actively volunteering in leadership roles, Marlene remains deeply committed to philanthropy and community service. She finds immense joy in uplifting others, whether through mentorship, charitable donations, or advocacy.
Her humor, strategic mindset, and hands-on approach to problem-solving inspire those around her to embrace leadership with confidence and purpose. Marlene embodies selflessness, enthusiasm, courage, and perseverance—qualities that define her extraordinary career and legacy.