Empowering the LGBTQ+ business community7th Edition
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Meet our Hosts
She/Her
Director
Coulsdon, UK
Bio
Andrea Knowles is a public speaker, equity strategist, and founder of Staff Equality Networks. A former NHS nurse and EDI Lead, she specialises in helping organisations move beyond performative inclusion to deliver measurable impact. Known for her candid, thought-provoking style, Andrea speaks on allyship, racial justice, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and disability, with a focus on accountability, intersectionality, and culture change within healthcare and public sector systems.
He/Him
Sales Director
Oakleaf Partnership
London, UK
Bio
Bio
Passionate about inclusion and diversity as a driver of success, I partner with brands and agencies that share this vision. I am a Business Development Lead with MyGwork, helping to connect businesses with this powerful talent platform.
He/Him
Executive Director
NGPA - The Worldwide LGBTQ+ Aviation Community
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Bio
A self-proclaimed “avgeek,” Justin Ellixson-Andrews has spent his career advocating for others and helping to open doors for underrepresented communities within the field of aviation. As a kid, he was always enthralled by planes, never missing an opportunity to sign up for a discovery flight at a nearby airshow. It was after Justin's first commercial flight at age 6 that his parents would learn his infatuation reached far beyond airshows and would later develop into a lifelong career.
As Executive Director of NGPA, Justin oversees delivery of the organization's strategic vision, and serves as executive officer for the association. Prior to joining NGPA, Justin spent his career leading recruitment and retention strategies, corporate social responsibility initiatives, and community outreach programs within the aviation industry. He served as the inaugural Chair of "IDEA" employee resource group, advocating on behalf of the entire workforce on policies including LGBTQ+ inclusion and minority equality.
Justin graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, with a Bachelors in Aeronautics, a Masters in Leadership, and a Private Pilot Certificate. He currently resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his husband.
He/Him
Managing Director
Protiviti
London, United Kingdom, GB
Bio
In addition to being a Managing Director in Protiviti’s Technology & Digital consulting practice, Belton is founder of Protiviti UK's LGBT+ group, which won best LGBT+ network in 2019 by the Inclusive Tech Alliance. Belton was shortlisted as a top 10 inspirational business leader in 2020 by the British LGBT+ awards, was recently listed as #18 on Yahoo Finance’s Top 100 Future Leaders, #15 on Yahoo Finance’s Top 100 Ethnic Minority Leaders and was featured on the top UK Black Role models, presented by Google. Belton was co-founder of Pride in the City with Pride in London where he ran a Mayor backed initiative dedicated to increasing diversity and inclusivity across London businesses. In January 2021, Belton joined The Inclusion Initiative (TII) at the London School of Economics as an Advisory Board Member supporting their three-year innovative partnership programme bringing together research and practice to build more inclusive work environments.
He has over a decade of experience supporting clients with deploying strategic solutions across some of the world’s leading financial services institutions, while maintaining a strong passion for ensuring diversity and inclusivity remain high on organisations business agenda.
He is extremely passionate about intersectionality, where he believes it is each person’s role to support other groups who are in the minority – “after all, we don’t want to preach to the converted, we want to educate and inspire people to be more aware and inclusive.” Belton also acts as an adviser to the UK Multicultural network, proCulture.
He has experience delivering Cyber Security, Customer Experience, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Spreadsheet Risk and Compliance/Regulatory Risk programs across Europe. He has managed global teams across large organisations, as well as supporting small and medium-sized organisations to implement fit-for-purpose solutions.
Protiviti is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration through consulting solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, analytics, governance, risk and internal audit.
Please do not contact me if you require financial support.
Bio
Bio
Lead Business Analyst at AstraZeneca in the M&A IT team, previously I spent over 20 years in the Financial Markets locally and at a Global level in operations and project work. I'm a proud straight super ally and work closely with our employee resource group AZPride. Away from work most of my energy is focused to my family but I still have time for my passion for rugby, photography, and Live Action Roleplay (LARP).
She/Her
Head of Global Inclusion, Wellbei...
Allianz Commercial
Paris
Bio
Bio
Aasha Tikoo (she/her) is Director of Strategic Partnerships for award-winning, myGwork who are the business community for LGBTQ+ professionals, graduates, inclusive employers, and anyone who believes in workplace equality.
She works with clients including Amazon, BBC, AstraZeneca, and the United Nations to increase visibility across the LGBTQ+ community, organise online events, promote EVPs, create content, and deliver training on allyship in the workplace, unconscious bias, rethinking diversity management, and drive current employee engagement.
She has worked across several industries, including corporate law, management consultancy, broadcasting, telecommunications, and advertising, in the field of early talent, playing a pivotal role in championing inclusion initiatives in graduate recruitment. She has been recognised for her efforts via various awards and accolades.
After working so closely with the myGwork family client-side for 6 years, and experiencing first-hand the exceptional work, impact and commitment of the team, she jumped at the opportunity to join them and contribute her expertise to their efforts.
She is an alumna of Queen Mary University and lives in London with her husband and two daughters.
She/Her
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion S...
Barcelona / Santiago, Chile
Bio
Especialista Senior Especialista en Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión (DEI); en temáticas de equidad de género, Comunidad LGBTI+, Personas con Discapacidad, Inter-culturalidad, Inter-generaciones.
Con experiencia en diseño, implementación, desarrollo, gestión, monitoreo y medición de resultados e impacto en proyectos estratégicos DEI, en distintas organizaciones y corporaciones de alto reconocimiento con alcance nacional y multinacional, en industrias como: tecnología, minería, retail, servicios, banca, entre otras y de sectores públicos y privados; he liderado con un sentido de co- construcción y participación activa de los diferentes stakeholders y agentes de cambio, equipos y personas; impactando en los todos los niveles y roles; desde operaciones, hasta comités ejecutivos, directivos y gerenciales, estableciendo, fortaleciendo e implantando la transformación cultural inclusiva como parte del ADN organizacional; resultando en un espacio que valore la diversidad, promueva la equidad y otorgue igualdad de condiciones para que todas las personas puedan desplegar su máximo potencial personal y profesional, en el desarrollo de sus carreras y como consecuencia, beneficie los resultados del negocio.
Bio
Bio
I am Trans Non Binary Finery and an AUDHD babe and one of LinkedIn's top LGBTQIA+ creators 🏳️⚧️ Tech Sales is my day job👩💼 Hostess with the mostess in the evenings - Quizzes, Musical Bingo and private functions 🤓 Trans Inclusion Speaker & community activist🎤🏳️⚧️ Multi award winning recovering recruitment agency owner 💖 Ex Luxury Travel industry 🧳 In my inner peace era & busy rediscovering myself 🌱✨ often found with a mic in hand 🎤 hitting tennis 🎾 balls with my LGBTQIA+ tennis crew, or walking my dog Rufus 🐶
Bio
Entrepreneur and Board Advisor with a strong track record in tech, digital transformation, business planning, strategy and growth.
He/Him
Strategic Delivery & Change Manag...
London, UK
Bio
I offer 26 years of experience with Transport for London, currently driving change and continuous improvement within the Customer Operations Strategic Delivery & Change team. Prior to this role, I spent 18 months working as Executive Officer at the heart of the Line Operations senior leadership team during the Covid-19 pandemic and before that, 13 years as a Centurion Manager in both train and station environments managing teams of over 250 frontline customer-facing colleagues.
I also work extensively in the diversity & inclusion arena, having chaired TfL's LGBTQ+ Colleague Network 'OUTbound' for two years 2021-2023, which led to my founding 'Journey' - the network of LGBTQ+ networks in the UK transport industry in 2023. I am an LGBTQ+ representative at 'Rail Unites for Inclusion', and as part of my role at TfL work to increase colleague inclusion and wellbeing within the Customer Operations directorate. I pioneered the accommodation of red/green colour vision deficient Train Operators on London Underground's Jubilee Line - a national and possibly global first - and continue to work to expand the number of lines which can accommodate people with the condition; around 5% of the population. My work to accommodate colour deficient Train Operators and as chair of OUTbound resulted in TfL 'You Matter' awards in 2019 and 2023 respectively. I was privileged to take OUTbound to the British Diversity Awards as a nominee in 2024, and received special mention in the 'Top 12 Inspirational Leaders' category at the British LGBT Awards 2024.
I take pride in maintaining the highest levels of personal integrity, and lead from the front; being approachable and visible to customers and colleagues alike. I am dynamic, active, accountable, consistent, collaborative, industrious, politically aware, and have forged a reputation as an excellent manager of people and processes. I thrive under pressure and relish new challenges; leading my areas through near-constant change and operating with agility and resilience at the heart of TfL Customer Operations.
I am also an award-winning cartographer and railway historian, having published eleven titles to date documenting the evolution of the railways of London, Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester as well as continuing Stuart K Baker's legacy through the Rail Atlas of Great Britain & Ireland.
She/Her
Director
Coulsdon, UK
Bio
Andrea Knowles is a public speaker, equity strategist, and founder of Staff Equality Networks. A former NHS nurse and EDI Lead, she specialises in helping organisations move beyond performative inclusion to deliver measurable impact. Known for her candid, thought-provoking style, Andrea speaks on allyship, racial justice, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and disability, with a focus on accountability, intersectionality, and culture change within healthcare and public sector systems.
He/Him
Sales Director
Oakleaf Partnership
London, UK
Bio
Bio
Passionate about inclusion and diversity as a driver of success, I partner with brands and agencies that share this vision. I am a Business Development Lead with MyGwork, helping to connect businesses with this powerful talent platform.
He/Him
Executive Director
NGPA - The Worldwide LGBTQ+ Aviation Community
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Bio
A self-proclaimed “avgeek,” Justin Ellixson-Andrews has spent his career advocating for others and helping to open doors for underrepresented communities within the field of aviation. As a kid, he was always enthralled by planes, never missing an opportunity to sign up for a discovery flight at a nearby airshow. It was after Justin's first commercial flight at age 6 that his parents would learn his infatuation reached far beyond airshows and would later develop into a lifelong career.
As Executive Director of NGPA, Justin oversees delivery of the organization's strategic vision, and serves as executive officer for the association. Prior to joining NGPA, Justin spent his career leading recruitment and retention strategies, corporate social responsibility initiatives, and community outreach programs within the aviation industry. He served as the inaugural Chair of "IDEA" employee resource group, advocating on behalf of the entire workforce on policies including LGBTQ+ inclusion and minority equality.
Justin graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, with a Bachelors in Aeronautics, a Masters in Leadership, and a Private Pilot Certificate. He currently resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his husband.
He/Him
Managing Director
Protiviti
London, United Kingdom, GB
Bio
In addition to being a Managing Director in Protiviti’s Technology & Digital consulting practice, Belton is founder of Protiviti UK's LGBT+ group, which won best LGBT+ network in 2019 by the Inclusive Tech Alliance. Belton was shortlisted as a top 10 inspirational business leader in 2020 by the British LGBT+ awards, was recently listed as #18 on Yahoo Finance’s Top 100 Future Leaders, #15 on Yahoo Finance’s Top 100 Ethnic Minority Leaders and was featured on the top UK Black Role models, presented by Google. Belton was co-founder of Pride in the City with Pride in London where he ran a Mayor backed initiative dedicated to increasing diversity and inclusivity across London businesses. In January 2021, Belton joined The Inclusion Initiative (TII) at the London School of Economics as an Advisory Board Member supporting their three-year innovative partnership programme bringing together research and practice to build more inclusive work environments.
He has over a decade of experience supporting clients with deploying strategic solutions across some of the world’s leading financial services institutions, while maintaining a strong passion for ensuring diversity and inclusivity remain high on organisations business agenda.
He is extremely passionate about intersectionality, where he believes it is each person’s role to support other groups who are in the minority – “after all, we don’t want to preach to the converted, we want to educate and inspire people to be more aware and inclusive.” Belton also acts as an adviser to the UK Multicultural network, proCulture.
He has experience delivering Cyber Security, Customer Experience, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Spreadsheet Risk and Compliance/Regulatory Risk programs across Europe. He has managed global teams across large organisations, as well as supporting small and medium-sized organisations to implement fit-for-purpose solutions.
Protiviti is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration through consulting solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, analytics, governance, risk and internal audit.
Please do not contact me if you require financial support.
Bio
Bio
Lead Business Analyst at AstraZeneca in the M&A IT team, previously I spent over 20 years in the Financial Markets locally and at a Global level in operations and project work. I'm a proud straight super ally and work closely with our employee resource group AZPride. Away from work most of my energy is focused to my family but I still have time for my passion for rugby, photography, and Live Action Roleplay (LARP).
She/Her
Head of Global Inclusion, Wellbei...
Allianz Commercial
Paris
Bio
Bio
Aasha Tikoo (she/her) is Director of Strategic Partnerships for award-winning, myGwork who are the business community for LGBTQ+ professionals, graduates, inclusive employers, and anyone who believes in workplace equality.
She works with clients including Amazon, BBC, AstraZeneca, and the United Nations to increase visibility across the LGBTQ+ community, organise online events, promote EVPs, create content, and deliver training on allyship in the workplace, unconscious bias, rethinking diversity management, and drive current employee engagement.
She has worked across several industries, including corporate law, management consultancy, broadcasting, telecommunications, and advertising, in the field of early talent, playing a pivotal role in championing inclusion initiatives in graduate recruitment. She has been recognised for her efforts via various awards and accolades.
After working so closely with the myGwork family client-side for 6 years, and experiencing first-hand the exceptional work, impact and commitment of the team, she jumped at the opportunity to join them and contribute her expertise to their efforts.
She is an alumna of Queen Mary University and lives in London with her husband and two daughters.
She/Her
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion S...
Barcelona / Santiago, Chile
Bio
Especialista Senior Especialista en Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión (DEI); en temáticas de equidad de género, Comunidad LGBTI+, Personas con Discapacidad, Inter-culturalidad, Inter-generaciones.
Con experiencia en diseño, implementación, desarrollo, gestión, monitoreo y medición de resultados e impacto en proyectos estratégicos DEI, en distintas organizaciones y corporaciones de alto reconocimiento con alcance nacional y multinacional, en industrias como: tecnología, minería, retail, servicios, banca, entre otras y de sectores públicos y privados; he liderado con un sentido de co- construcción y participación activa de los diferentes stakeholders y agentes de cambio, equipos y personas; impactando en los todos los niveles y roles; desde operaciones, hasta comités ejecutivos, directivos y gerenciales, estableciendo, fortaleciendo e implantando la transformación cultural inclusiva como parte del ADN organizacional; resultando en un espacio que valore la diversidad, promueva la equidad y otorgue igualdad de condiciones para que todas las personas puedan desplegar su máximo potencial personal y profesional, en el desarrollo de sus carreras y como consecuencia, beneficie los resultados del negocio.
Bio
Bio
I am Trans Non Binary Finery and an AUDHD babe and one of LinkedIn's top LGBTQIA+ creators 🏳️⚧️ Tech Sales is my day job👩💼 Hostess with the mostess in the evenings - Quizzes, Musical Bingo and private functions 🤓 Trans Inclusion Speaker & community activist🎤🏳️⚧️ Multi award winning recovering recruitment agency owner 💖 Ex Luxury Travel industry 🧳 In my inner peace era & busy rediscovering myself 🌱✨ often found with a mic in hand 🎤 hitting tennis 🎾 balls with my LGBTQIA+ tennis crew, or walking my dog Rufus 🐶
Bio
Entrepreneur and Board Advisor with a strong track record in tech, digital transformation, business planning, strategy and growth.
He/Him
Strategic Delivery & Change Manag...
London, UK
Bio
I offer 26 years of experience with Transport for London, currently driving change and continuous improvement within the Customer Operations Strategic Delivery & Change team. Prior to this role, I spent 18 months working as Executive Officer at the heart of the Line Operations senior leadership team during the Covid-19 pandemic and before that, 13 years as a Centurion Manager in both train and station environments managing teams of over 250 frontline customer-facing colleagues.
I also work extensively in the diversity & inclusion arena, having chaired TfL's LGBTQ+ Colleague Network 'OUTbound' for two years 2021-2023, which led to my founding 'Journey' - the network of LGBTQ+ networks in the UK transport industry in 2023. I am an LGBTQ+ representative at 'Rail Unites for Inclusion', and as part of my role at TfL work to increase colleague inclusion and wellbeing within the Customer Operations directorate. I pioneered the accommodation of red/green colour vision deficient Train Operators on London Underground's Jubilee Line - a national and possibly global first - and continue to work to expand the number of lines which can accommodate people with the condition; around 5% of the population. My work to accommodate colour deficient Train Operators and as chair of OUTbound resulted in TfL 'You Matter' awards in 2019 and 2023 respectively. I was privileged to take OUTbound to the British Diversity Awards as a nominee in 2024, and received special mention in the 'Top 12 Inspirational Leaders' category at the British LGBT Awards 2024.
I take pride in maintaining the highest levels of personal integrity, and lead from the front; being approachable and visible to customers and colleagues alike. I am dynamic, active, accountable, consistent, collaborative, industrious, politically aware, and have forged a reputation as an excellent manager of people and processes. I thrive under pressure and relish new challenges; leading my areas through near-constant change and operating with agility and resilience at the heart of TfL Customer Operations.
I am also an award-winning cartographer and railway historian, having published eleven titles to date documenting the evolution of the railways of London, Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester as well as continuing Stuart K Baker's legacy through the Rail Atlas of Great Britain & Ireland.
She/Her
Director
Coulsdon, UK
Bio
Andrea Knowles is a public speaker, equity strategist, and founder of Staff Equality Networks. A former NHS nurse and EDI Lead, she specialises in helping organisations move beyond performative inclusion to deliver measurable impact. Known for her candid, thought-provoking style, Andrea speaks on allyship, racial justice, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and disability, with a focus on accountability, intersectionality, and culture change within healthcare and public sector systems.
He/Him
Sales Director
Oakleaf Partnership
London, UK
Bio
Bio
Passionate about inclusion and diversity as a driver of success, I partner with brands and agencies that share this vision. I am a Business Development Lead with MyGwork, helping to connect businesses with this powerful talent platform.
He/Him
Executive Director
NGPA - The Worldwide LGBTQ+ Aviation Community
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Bio
A self-proclaimed “avgeek,” Justin Ellixson-Andrews has spent his career advocating for others and helping to open doors for underrepresented communities within the field of aviation. As a kid, he was always enthralled by planes, never missing an opportunity to sign up for a discovery flight at a nearby airshow. It was after Justin's first commercial flight at age 6 that his parents would learn his infatuation reached far beyond airshows and would later develop into a lifelong career.
As Executive Director of NGPA, Justin oversees delivery of the organization's strategic vision, and serves as executive officer for the association. Prior to joining NGPA, Justin spent his career leading recruitment and retention strategies, corporate social responsibility initiatives, and community outreach programs within the aviation industry. He served as the inaugural Chair of "IDEA" employee resource group, advocating on behalf of the entire workforce on policies including LGBTQ+ inclusion and minority equality.
Justin graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, with a Bachelors in Aeronautics, a Masters in Leadership, and a Private Pilot Certificate. He currently resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his husband.
Meet our Speakers
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Brandon Fagan is a U.S. Army veteran and talent development professional with over a decade of leadership experience. He served 10 years as an Infantryman and Army Recruiter, deploying to the Middle East in support of Operations Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Inherent Resolve (OIR). Throughout his military career, Brandon led teams in high-pressure environments, developed future leaders, and played a critical role in recruiting and mentoring the next generation of Soldiers.
Today, Brandon serves as a Military Talent Program Specialist at ABB, where he is responsible for the development and implementation of programs designed to attract, translate, and integrate military talent into the organization. In this role, he helps bridge the gap between military experience and corporate careers, ensuring veterans are positioned for long-term success while supporting ABB’s commitment to building a diverse and mission-driven workforce.
Brandon is passionate about veteran advocacy, leadership development, and helping service members successfully transition into meaningful civilian careers.
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Entrepreneur and Board Advisor with a strong track record in tech, digital transformation, business planning, strategy and growth.
Bio
Passionate about inclusion and diversity as a driver of success, I partner with brands and agencies that share this vision. I am a Business Development Lead with MyGwork, helping to connect businesses with this powerful talent platform.
Bio
With over 15 years of experience in PMO and Project Management, I am currently a CSR professional who specializes in employee networks and organizational culture change. I work in the Capgemini Group Inclusive Futures team to support and enable the Global Employee Networks to grow, connect, and thrive across 50 countries and with over 350,000 colleagues.
I am passionate about creating inclusive workplaces at a global scale, leveraging the power of employee networks and focusing on intersectionality. I lead the engagement of our employee networks in key global communications campaigns, and I am also responsible for leading inclusive culture and neuroinclusion programs globally. I am driven by the desire to make a tangible difference in people's lives and workplaces, and I have a track record of delivering impactful initiatives that drive real change, such as supporting the introduction of gender-affirming health insurance coverage in the UK. I am dedicated to becoming a recognized leader in the inclusion space, driving positive change and fostering inclusive environments where everyone can thrive. Let's connect and explore opportunities to collaborate and create meaningful impact together.
He/Him
Senior Learning and Development M...
RPC
London, UK
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I am a senior learning and leadership development specialist, with a strong fusion of both in-house L&D management experience and consulting expertise with a wide range of clients, sectors and organisations. I aim to transform leaders, teams and businesses to achieve a sustainable high-performance culture, by creating powerful and inspirational learning and leadership development solutions.
As a former British Army officer with a solutions-focused mindset and MSc, I develop personal, commercial and leadership capabilities that enable people to generate work, lead teams, achieve efficiencies and drive transformation. I help to unlock potential, develop emotionally intelligent mindsets and create psychologically safe climates where innovation and high-performance can flourish.
As a trusted business partner, I collaborate to achieve capability ambitions and I am passionate about creating people development solutions that bring about impactful results for individuals and organisations. With a deep-rooted passion for virtual and in person learning linked to business outcomes, I confidently master facilitation to engage others with gravitas to achieve positive change. As a qualified Scrum Master, I also love working with agility, taking a leader-as-coach approach and supporting the adoption of new ways of working as organisations adapt and reinvent.
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I am HR Generalist at Feeld, where I support people operations across a fully remote globally distributed workforce, helping to create an employee experience that is inclusive, compliant, and people-centred. My work spans the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to payroll, benefits, employee relations, and organisational development, partnering closely with leaders to build processes and practices that help people thrive.
I am passionate about creating workplaces where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to be themselves. Through my work in People Operations, I believe that thoughtful, equitable hiring and people practices not only improve outcomes for candidates and employees but also strengthen organisational culture and long-term business success.
She/Her
Associate Director Comms & Gradua...
Chennai
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I’m a communications and inclusion professional at Standard Chartered, based in India. A lot of my work sits around storytelling, colleague engagement, wellbeing and workplace culture — but at the heart of it, I care about helping people feel seen, safe and supported at work.
I’m a proud ally, Mental Health First Aider and Wellbeing Champion, and I help co-lead LGBTQ+ colleague community efforts in India while contributing to global LGBTQ+ efforts across Standard Chartered. I’ve also delivered a TED Talk on active allyship, and I believe inclusion is built in everyday moments — in how we listen, how we show up, and how we make space for people to belong.
She/Her
Resourcing Partner
Manchester, UK
Bio
I’m Louise, I bring over 15 years of recruitment experience within the Property and Facilities Management sector, specialising in mid to senior-level roles across both UK-based and global positions. I’ve worked with FM providers and clientside organisations, which has given me a well-rounded perspective on the industry’s evolving talent landscape.
I currently work as a Resourcing Partner at Eutopia Search, where I combine my recruitment expertise with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Over the past four years, I’ve actively contributed to advancing EDI within the industry, including through my involvement as a member of the LGBT+ in FM and IWFM North committees. In these roles, I collaborate with peers to promote inclusive practices and advocate for underrepresented communities.
I’ve also produced a podcast series focused on key EDI topics, creating space for conversations that explore industry challenges, share best practice, and inspire meaningful change. My work continues to focus on making a positive impact across both talent acquisition and inclusion within the Property and FM sectors.
He/Him
Investment Banking Non-Financial ...
Deutsche Bank
London, UK
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I am a Vice President within Deutsche Bank's Investment Bank, where I lead and oversee a range of governance, risk and control initiatives across global businesses. With extensive experience in Product and non-financial risk management, regulatory governance and organisational change in the Fixed Income business, I have successfully delivered complex strategic programmes and control enhancements across a highly regulated global environment.
Alongside my professional responsibilities, I am actively involved in shaping a more inclusive workplace culture. I serve on the leadership team of dbPride, Deutsche Bank's LGBTQ+ employee network, and play a leading role in driving inclusion initiatives across the Investment Bank. My work has focused on fostering greater awareness, belonging and wellbeing through programmes covering LGBTQ+ inclusion, neurodiversity, allyship and employee engagement.
I was recognised as Deutsche Bank's DEI Role Model of the Year and named one of LGBT Great's Top 100 LGBTQ+ Gamechangers for 2024 for my contributions to advancing inclusion and belonging in the workplace. I have also led and organised a wide range of employee and community initiatives, including outreach programmes, leadership discussions and awareness events designed to create meaningful and lasting impact.
I am passionate about authentic leadership and believe that high-performing organisations are built when people feel respected, supported and empowered to contribute their best. Through both my professional role and inclusion work, I strive to help create environments where individuals and teams can thrive.
She/Her
Entrepreneur & Coach
Barcelona, Spain
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Purpose-driven Coach, Facilitator and Speaker.
I enjoy facilitating team workshops and group coaching, as well as helping to empower individuals to overcome challenges through Co-active and Strengths Coaching.
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Software Developer and Technical Consultant at CGI 👩🏽💻
CGI is one of the world’s largest IT and business consulting services firms, delivering technology and business solutions across industries globally.
I work on government and justice projects, helping to build systems that people rely on day to day. I’m passionate about using technology to create services that are fair, accessible, and genuinely useful.
• Making a positive impact through technology
• DE&I and intersectionality
• Creating inclusive and supportive spaces
• Helping others grow and develop their careers
• Football ⚽ and music 🎸
I bring curiosity, energy, a people-first mindset, and the confidence to speak up, get involved, and contribute to meaningful work.
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Head of Compliance Assessment at Canada Life UK, Dili is accountable for a risk‑based compliance assessment plan and provides clear evidence‑based assurance to senior executives and the Board Risk Committee.
She has leadership experience in Compliance and Internal audit across financial services, transportation, publishing and automotive manufacturing.
Dili specialises in governance, risk, internal control and technology assurance with experience across all three lines of defence.
She/Her
Co-founder
Barcelona
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Andrea (she/her) is a queer DEI practitioner and late co-founder of TheINK, a global agency helping companies build truly inclusive workplaces through DEI strategy, cross-cultural workshops, empowerment programmes, and much more.
Before TheINK, Andrea led diversity, inclusion and culture initiatives at Glovo, where she grew from project manager to team lead. She brings over a decade of commercial experience across Europe and Latin America, including years at Google selling Machine Learning solutions.
Andrea combines systemic thinking with a deep understanding of privilege and human empathy to create workplaces where everyone can thrive.
He/Him
CEO Founder
PrideHealth.care
Bangkok, Thailand
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He/Him
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Ma...
Crowe LLP
Denver
Bio
I am a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager at Crowe LLP, where I help shape a workplace where people can build the careers they want. My work centers on listening to how colleagues experience work and using those insights to influence how Crowe develops, supports, and retains its people.
I lead efforts across business resource group strategy, inclusive policy creation, data analysis & presentation, and Crowe’s impact reporting, connecting inclusion work to business priorities and communicating its value to stakeholders. With experience spanning inclusion work, consulting, and engineering, I bring a practical lens to workplace challenges and know how to translate employee feedback into solutions that reduce barriers, build trust, and help teams execute.
I am also a volunteer crisis counselor with The Trevor Project. I live in Denver, Colorado, with my husband, our boyfriend, and our three dogs. Outside of work, I enjoy skiing, board games, and trivia with friends.
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As the Director of Talent and Organizational Development for RS Group Americas, I passionately believe in identifying and creating diverse and inclusive learning opportunities that meet people where they are to enable them to grow and develop on their personal and professional journeys. I am an advocate for the true, authentic representation of self and strive to create an environment where people are inspired and encouraged to share their whole selves with us.
She/Her
Pompeu Fabra University
Barcelona
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She/Her
L&D Coach
London & Country Mortgages
Bath, UK
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Having worked in financial services for the past 13 years I have watched as the sector has become increasingly inclusive and diverse; but we still have a way to go. Alongside my day job as an L&D coach I am heavily involved in the business' ED&I strategy and the wider industry, working to make the wider industry and society a more comfortable place for everyone.
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Chancellor's Fellow
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, UK
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Kevin Guyan is a writer and researcher whose work explores the intersection of data and identity. He is the author of Rainbow Trap: Queer Lives, Classifications and the Dangers of Inclusion (Bloomsbury Academic, 2025) and Queer Data: Using Gender, Sex and Sexuality Data for Action (Bloomsbury Academic, 2022). Kevin is a Chancellor’s Fellow at the University of Edinburgh and Director of the Gender + Sexuality Data Lab.
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Software Engineer
IBM
London, UK
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Kush is a Software Engineer and Application Owner for product management solutions at IBM, where he also co-leads the LGBTQ+ Network. He is an Events Co-Director at Outvertising, an organisation advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community in advertising and marketing. Kush is also part of the team at RepresentAI, a community initiative aimed at elevating women, non-binary individuals, LGBTQIA+ people, and allies who aspire to work in AI, tech, and digital fields across industries.
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Director at Confronting Change ED...
Confronting EDI Strategies
London
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Experienced Diversity and Inclusion Specialist and Account Manager with a demonstrated history of working with companies to develop and implement EDI strategies and drive tangible change in organizational culture. Skilled in Workshop Facilitation and Delivery, Customer Relationship Management, D&I led Business Development, Event Management, Policy Development and Facilitation. I have a passion for creating inclusive workplaces where we can all be our whole selves and thrive.
An eloquent host, speaker and panelist who draws from my lived experience of being a fat Black, queer, gender nonconforming African immigrant with a mixed bag of mental health issues. I currently also speak of my experiences of grief and loss, PTSD and the impact this has had on my cognitive function and the ways I have had to adapt as I return to work.
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Senior strategic marketing specialist delivering commercially-focussed outcomes across a range of sectors. In my current role at Canada Life UK, I've lead on delivering our flagship Life100+ programme. Life100+ is a multi-year insight driven campaign, exploring the opportunities and challenges that longevity living brings as we plan for living and working longer.
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Principal Consultant
Lancaster, UK
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Heather joined the Royal Air Force in 2005 and served for 13 years, gaining significant operational experience across multiple global deployments. She transitioned to industry in 2018, joining BAE Systems, where she has since held a number of roles across the organisation. Alongside her current position, Heather is a co‑lead of ForcesNet, one of BAE Systems’ Employee Connection Groups. ForcesNet brings together colleagues from across the business, including veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers, public service volunteers, and allies, supporting connection, advocacy, and inclusion for the armed forces and emergency services communities.
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Operations Compliance Manager - P...
Cheltenham, UK
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With a career spanning more than 30 years in commercial aviation operations, Grant has extensive industry expertise alongside a strong commitment to inclusion and community. Originally from Glasgow and now based in the central southwest of England, Grant has combined professional leadership with advocacy throughout his career and serves as Network Lead for his company’s LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group as well as a Board Trustee for Aviation Pride UK – a non-profit supporting the LGBTQIA+ community working in or passionate about aviation.
Grant came out as gay at 16 while still at school during the time Section 28 was in force in the UK but was supported by an extremely dedicated teacher willing to reach out. That early encouragement continues to inspire his work today, promoting visibility, support, allyship and belonging across aviation and beyond.
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Product Engineering Manager
Seattle, WA, USA
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Allie Schulke (she/her) is the Product Accessibility Lead and disAbilities Business Resource Group (BRG) co-lead for Crowe LLP. Originally having a background in intercultural studies, Allie pivoted into frontend development within Crowe's Product Design Team back in 2019. As of 2024, she has created and leads Crowe's digital accessibility program, an initiative dedicated towards creating inclusive digital spaces through compliance, governance, education, and mentorship. Allie is passionate about embodying the principles of progress over perfection, people over projects, and collaboration over competition in her leadership.
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Product Manager - Solutions & Ser...
RS Americas
Fort Worth, TX, USA
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Director of Talent, Equity, and C...
Washington D.C., DC, USA
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Visiting Professional
Wagner Arbitration
Berlin, Germany
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5 years of experience in corporate and commercial dispute resolution before local courts and domestic and international arbitral tribunals in Latin America, European Union Member States, African countries, Balkan and Slavic Countries. Throughout my career, I have worked in international commercial arbitration and investment disputes cases in the construction, mining, antitrust, M&A, sales of goods, and intellectual property industries, building strong business acumen by clearly and effectively communicating my clients' needs and objectives. I have a specialization in international contracting from Externado de Colombia University, and I am enrolled in an LLM in IDR at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. I am characterized by a curiosity without borders, a commitment to human connection, and a drive for expansion as my way of professional growth. I am also very interested in how new technologies in dispute resolution are changing the game.
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Technical Account Manager
Automattic
Frederick, MD, USA
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Enfys Book (they/them) is a Technical Account Manager at Automattic, specializing in enterprise customer onboarding for WordPress VIP. They've spent 7+ years guiding major publishers and brands from contract signing through successful launch, building scalable onboarding processes that personalize the experience without sacrificing efficiency. Prior to Automattic, Enfys led content strategy and stakeholder engagement on federal government projects at Booz Allen Hamilton, and spent 13 years prior to that focused on Web communications in the nonprofit sector. They hold a BA from the University of Saint Thomas. Enfys is also an award-winning author of three books of metaphysical nonfiction, and a founding member of the folk band The Misbehavin' Maidens.
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Sales Talent Development Manager
Arlington, TX, USA
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I am deeply passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential through education and training, and I am committed to creating supportive environments where everyone feels valued, celebrated, and treated with equity. My work is grounded in the belief that when people feel supported, they are empowered to grow and succeed.
Outside of my professional role, my greatest purpose and motivation is being a mother. I am a proud single mother of two incredible children, who are truly the loves of my life and the driving force behind everything I do. I am grateful and humbled to be able to pursue and achieve my professional goals while keeping them as my number one priority.
Beyond motherhood, I strive to be the best sister, aunt, and friend I can be, guided by my spiritual beliefs which remain at the forefront of my life. In my free time, I enjoy decorating and tackling DIY projects around my home, finding creativity and joy in making spaces feel warm and meaningful.
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People Director
London, UK
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Inclusion & Social Impact Leader
AMS
London
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Driving inclusive and sustainable talent strategies that deliver Social Impact, business growth, and opportunity for those who face barriers in their careers.
I’ve been lucky to have had a varied career in DEI, consulting, programme management, technology implementations, and occupational psychology, with a brief stint in China thrown in.
I use my background as an Occupational Psychologist to address systemic bias and barriers for underrepresented talent, creating fairness of opportunity and inclusive cultures where everyone can thrive.
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Founder and Principal
London, UK
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Mathew Harris is a globally experienced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion leader with over a decade of work at the intersection of people strategy, inclusive hiring, and cultural change. His career spans multinational organisations across multiple sectors, where he has consistently moved DE&I from the margins of compliance into the centre of business strategy.
He worked for a global tech and engineering company with 60,000 employees and Mathew designed and led the company's first enterprise-wide DE&I strategy — building the governance structures, leadership capability programmes, and cultural change initiatives that made inclusion a measurable, leadership-owned priority rather than an HR initiative. He delivered inclusive leadership development to over 800 senior leaders globally, established and scaled ERGs including the Women's Network and LGBTIQ+ Network, and improved LGBTIQ+ inclusion benchmark scores by 30% in a single year. He led their first global Pride campaign and represented the business as a keynote speaker at major DE&I forums internationally — work recognised with the Diversity Award of the Year in 2023.
At another global engineering firm, Mathew was brought in to redesign the global DE&I strategy from the ground up, replacing fragmented compliance activity with a coherent, C-suite-anchored framework. He led capability sessions at executive level, conducted global attrition analysis across protected groups, and embedded inclusive hiring principles into core recruitment infrastructure across global operations.
Most recently, as Global Director of Talent Acquisition at a sports tech company, Mathew extended his DE&I remit further — designing and launching enterprise-wide inclusive hiring standards that embedded bias mitigation and decision accountability into everyday hiring practice across all markets.
Throughout his career, Mathew has championed the idea that inclusion is not a programme — it is how an organisation operates. His approach is practical, evidence-led, and built on the belief that lasting change happens when leaders are equipped and held accountable, not simply made aware.
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Executive Director
Pride in Our Workplace
Boston, MA, USA
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Andy Rubinson (he/him) is a passionate leader in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) with a strong focus on advancing LGBTQ+ equality and fostering cross-Employee Resource Group (ERG) collaboration. With over two decades of experience in corporate and non-profit leadership, Andy has excelled in his work managing ERGs globally and partnering with allied executives to drive impactful LGBTQ+ initiatives.
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Desde 2003 embarcado en el apasionante mundo de los RRHH y ayudando a personas y organizaciones en el importante reto de atraer, desarrollar, comprometer o impulsar el talento. En búsqueda continua del aprendizaje que supone conocer nuevos proyectos, ideas o retos que me confían personas y empresas para poder acompañarles en la ejecución de los mismos. Desde Grupo Iman damos valor a las empresas con nuestras soluciones de RRHH, Facility Services y Outsourcing con un afán de mejora continua ligada a la innovación permanente para afrontar todo tipo de desafíos. ¿Quieres que te acompañe? escríbeme a [email protected]
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Acompaño a las empresas en el diseño y despliegue de sus estrategias de Recursos Humanos y planes formativos, ayudándolas a impulsar culturas más sostenibles, saludables e inclusivas.
Trabajo con organizaciones que quieren evolucionar, profesionalizar sus procesos y desarrollar a sus equipos a través de proyectos de alto impacto en:
🌿 Sostenibilidad
🍏 Bienestar corporativo y Empresa Saludable
🌍 Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión (DEI)
⚙ Productividad organizativa y digital
🌟 Talento y Programas para Managers
📚 Programas de formación
🎉 Experienciales
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HR Transformation Director
Capgemini
London
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Senior Associate Lawyer, Head of ...
Giambrone & Partners
Málaga, España
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Coral Novalvos Delgado es una figura referente en la intersección entre el derecho internacional y la justicia social. Como Senior Associate en Giambrone & Partners, ha liderado la expansión de Gay Lawyers en España, convirtiéndolo en el departamento jurídico de referencia para el colectivo LGBTI+. Su enfoque combina la excelencia técnica (siendo Immigration Law Expert of the Year 2024) con una visión estratégica de la diversidad como activo empresarial.
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Liderazgo de Gay Lawyers España: Coral es la responsable de haber introducido y desarrollado Gay Lawyers en España, un departamento especializado que ofrece seguridad jurídica y representación experta al colectivo LGBTI+. Bajo su dirección, el departamento se ha convertido en un referente para casos de Global Mobility, derecho de familia y derechos humanos, asegurando que las necesidades específicas del colectivo sean tratadas con la dignidad y el rigor técnico que requieren.
Éxito en Filiación Homoparental: Bajo su dirección, el despacho ha logrado hitos jurídicos clave, como la resolución exitosa de casos de filiación internacional de dos madres, garantizando la protección legal de las familias diversas y sentando precedentes en el reconocimiento de derechos de progenitores del mismo sexo.
Influencia en el Tejido Empresarial (Libro Blanco de PYMES): Como miembro del Core Pymes de REDI, ha sido autora y motor del Libro Blanco para PYMES, la guía definitiva para que las pequeñas y medianas empresas españolas implementen políticas de diversidad eficaces, realistas y rentables.
Representación en REDI: Como miembro activo del Core Pymes de la Red Empresarial por la Diversidad e Inclusión LGTBI (REDI), Coral trabaja directamente en la creación de espacios laborales seguros, promoviendo que el talento LGBTI+ pueda desarrollarse sin barreras en el entorno corporativo. En este sentido ha sido partícipe de dos mesas redondas, una en Barcelona y otra en Málaga, donde se ha hablado de la diversidad empresarial, cuáles son los retos actuales y cómo promover las políticas de igualdad en la plantilla.
Transformación Corporativa: Servicios de Asesoría DEI
Bajo la visión de Coral, Gay Lawyers ha trascendido el litigio para ofrecer Asesoría DEI (Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión) de alto impacto para empresas que buscan ser agentes de cambio:
Auditoría y Estrategia: Evaluación de la cultura organizacional y diseño de planes de diversidad a medida.
Protocolos contra el Acoso: Creación e implementación de protocolos específicos para prevenir y actuar ante la discriminación por razón de orientación sexual o identidad de género.
Formación en Sesgos Inconscientes: Capacitación de equipos directivos y de RR.HH. para eliminar barreras en los procesos de selección y promoción.
Cumplimiento Normativo: Alineación de las empresas con la Ley 4/2023 (Ley Trans y LGTBI) y otras normativas vigentes para garantizar entornos laborales seguros y legales.
Impacto Social y Visibilidad
Más allá de los despachos, Coral ejerce un liderazgo visible. Su participación como ponente en instituciones como el Centro Comunitario de Mayores LGBTI de Madrid subraya su sensibilidad hacia todas las generaciones del colectivo, abordando la interseccionalidad y la defensa de derechos desde una perspectiva humana y legal.
Por otra parte, ha sido también entrevistada por su labor en el programa Diversos+ de Canal Málaga, en una tertulia donde ha analizado los retos legales que enfrenta el colectivo, aportando claridad sobre derechos de extranjería, familia y la importancia de contar con asesoramiento legal especializado y libre de prejuicios.
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More than 25 years of professional experience and 10 years of experience developing and implementing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategies and programs. Woman, feminist and fighter for gender equality, activist and ally for women's rights and the LGBT+ community. I started working and learning from DEI issues out of personal curiosity to contribute to generating a more inclusive world; and little by little I discovered in it my true passion until I took it to the professional level, guiding companies in the implementation of DEI cultures and studying to prepare myself with theoretical support, beyond experience.
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Senior Advisor in Talent Development with extensive experience across EMEA, currently at VF International Sagl. I design and deliver impactful learning, leadership, and talent initiatives for retail populations, with a strong focus on inclusive leadership, capability building, and practical tools for frontline managers. Passionate about neurodiversity, employee growth, and translating strategy into everyday behaviors.
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Talent&Culture Specialist
Cantabria, España
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Enthusiastic Talent & Culture professional passionate about people and their uniqueness. With over a decade of experience living, studying, and working across Europe, I focus on creating spaces that consciously unveil and nurture talent, fostering meaningful growth, engagement, and wellbeing, while honoring individual rhythms and journeys.
I currently contribute as Learning Enablement Specialist, connecting learning with business needs and cultivating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel seen, and develop with intention. I truly enjoy designing and delivering programs that empower leaders, build trust, and create safe, inclusive spaces for growth and meaningful collaboration.
I also volunteer as an I Am Remarkable facilitator, guiding participants to recognize and celebrate their achievements while boosting confidence and self-advocacy in professional contexts.
I am overall committed to nurturing human potential and fostering environments where people can bring their whole selves and flourish together.
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As the West Regional Leader for our Benefits Administration Service Centers, I’m responsible for ensuring our day-to-day operations go smoothly and that our teams overcome any challenges they may face while ensuring a client focused delivery model. I believe in the value of continuous, proactive training so that our teams are equipped to critically think and solution for any situation that arises. In addition to ensuring our Benefit Administration Service Centers run smoothly, I also act as a co-chair for our North American LGBT+ Inclusion network.
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Graduate Engineer
Network Rail
Leeds, UK
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I’m a Mechanical Engineering Graduate with Network Rail, where I work in track maintenance, asset management, and rail performance projects. I’m particularly interested in rail grinding, material behaviour, and improving long-term rail integrity.
Alongside engineering, EDI is something that really matters to me. Outside of work, I was the LGBT+ BME Representative at the University of Sheffield for 3 years, where I organised inclusive events and helped create more welcoming spaces. I’m also a member of the QTIBPOC cinema club at Gut Level in Sheffield, where I’ve hosted film screenings and events highlighting POC voices and stories from around the world.
Within Network Rail, I’ve seen the positive impact strong EDI leadership can have through open conversations around physical and mental health within my team, and I look forward to continuing to support that throughout my career.
In my spare time, I enjoy sewing, films, cigars, fishing and cooking. Would love any recommendations.
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Executive Creative Director
London, UK
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Executive Creative Director at VML Portugal
Portuguese by birth. British by official declaration
Sara began her professional journey in Lisbon, in 2008, where she worked at JWT and McCann Erickson. She moved to London (trainers, notebooks, and all) in 2013, where she worked at agencies such as Leo Burnett London, RAPP, VCCP, and Wunderman Thompson UK. In 2023, Sara decided to plot-twist her life. She chose to live between Lisbon and London and can be found mostly over the Bay of Biscay. She’s currently leading VML Portugal as Executive Creative Director, working across national and international clients. Sara is passionate about social change, education, culture and animals. She’s a part-time lecturer at Brother Lisboa and a full-time lefty snowflake.
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Culture and Diversity Manager
Philip Morris International
Belgrade, Serbia
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Head of Talent Acquisition
London, UK
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Director
Coulsdon, UK
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Andrea Knowles is a public speaker, equity strategist, and founder of Staff Equality Networks. A former NHS nurse and EDI Lead, she specialises in helping organisations move beyond performative inclusion to deliver measurable impact. Known for her candid, thought-provoking style, Andrea speaks on allyship, racial justice, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and disability, with a focus on accountability, intersectionality, and culture change within healthcare and public sector systems.
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Director, Human Resources
Parexel
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Aparna has 21 years of experience in the field of Human Resources and has worked with organizations in the Pharma, Banking and Life sciences industries.
She has vast experience in business partnering, talent management, employee relations, project management, & process improvements.
Aparna also has proven expertise in driving strategic change management initiatives, mergers & acquisitions along with techno functional proficiency on HR systems. She also has experience of contributing to various policy changes and governance mechanisms.
As a seasoned HR Business Partner, Aparna manages multiple business units across Parexel India. She is also the co-lead of the India Inclusion Committee and an IC member of the POSH committee for Parexel besides being part of their Extended India leadership team which plays a crucial role in driving key strategic initiatives for the region.
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Founder & CEO
Atherstone, UK
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Rowena Wilding is a B2B marketing strategist who helps facilities management and workplace brands stop sounding like the business equivalent of beige wallpaper and start showing up like the obvious and only choice. For the last 15 years she’s built positioning, messaging and campaigns that turn “sure, we can do that” into clear value, real demand, and sales conversations with the right people.
She’s known for putting values at the centre of strategy, not as a bolt-on, but as the commercial engine. Inclusion, wellbeing, sustainability and social value become proof, differentiation, and trust when they’re translated into outcomes decision-makers actually care about.
Rowena’s also on a mission to make the workplace less… 1957. Which is why you’ll find her on panels like “The problem with men?” talking openly about the leadership gaps women are still expected to climb, while keeping it practical: if we want better workplaces, we need better power systems, better narratives, and better standards.
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Customer Service Rep
Canada Life UK
Bristol, UK
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Associate Engineer
Deutsche Bank
London, UK
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Passionate about creating a workplace culture that values Diversity & Inclusion as the former Global Lead of the Rainbow Alliance, our LGBTQ+ and Allies Employee Business Resource Group (2018-2022). Recognized on the OUTstanding LGBT+ Role Model Lists Top 100 LGBT+ Future Leaders 2020, BEQ Pride Magazine 40 LGBTQ+ Leaders Under 40 Class of 2020, and 2021 April I CAN STEM New Jersey Role Model by the New Jersey STEM Pathways Network.
Senior Scientist with 15 years experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. Skilled in Preclinical Drug Metabolism, Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), In Vitro Assays, Automation, and Small Molecule Project Support.
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Customer Support Training Special...
Wise
Tallinn, Estonia
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I am a passionate educator and problem-solver with a diverse background spanning classroom teaching, visa management, and corporate training. During my 2.5 years at Wise, I managed high-volume customer operations before transitioning into a CS Training Specialist role, where I delivered impactful training programs both locally and abroad. I excel at translating complex challenges into clear, empowering solutions that help global teams and customers thrive.
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I am Trans Non Binary Finery and an AUDHD babe and one of LinkedIn's top LGBTQIA+ creators 🏳️⚧️ Tech Sales is my day job👩💼 Hostess with the mostess in the evenings - Quizzes, Musical Bingo and private functions 🤓 Trans Inclusion Speaker & community activist🎤🏳️⚧️ Multi award winning recovering recruitment agency owner 💖 Ex Luxury Travel industry 🧳 In my inner peace era & busy rediscovering myself 🌱✨ often found with a mic in hand 🎤 hitting tennis 🎾 balls with my LGBTQIA+ tennis crew, or walking my dog Rufus 🐶
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Chief Auditor, SC Ventures and He...
Standard Chartered Bank
Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
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Director, Global Communications
Booking.com
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Multilingual PR and communications professional, with a passion for travel, technology, sustainability and inclusion
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Head of Client Experience
London, UK
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As Head of Client Experience at Mental Health First Aid England and formerly Head of Learning at a national charity, I have led end to end training and client engagement functions across charitable, public and commercial sectors.
My experience spans strategic development, commercial growth, learning design, stakeholder engagement, consultancy delivery and the operational leadership of training functions from concept through to delivery and evaluation. Across these roles, I have worked with organisations to strengthen professional practice through trauma-informed, psychologically informed and neurodiversity-aware approaches that prioritise safety, inclusion and meaningful impact.
With a clinical master’s degree and professional registration with the HPCSA and BPS, I bring a psychological lens to leadership, learning and organisational development.
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Jen Wilkinson/Atkin is an inspiration to women around the world, highly respected for becoming the first Miss Great Britain to openly come out as bisexual. A talented professional, Jen has not let her sexuality get in the way of her career success and became the first crowned winner to be publicly out. Having struggled with her mental health and personal truth for many years, she is now utilizing her online presence to make a difference in the community and raise awareness of the sexualised misconceptions around bisexuality. Jen has spoken out in press articles including The Independent and Out Magazine. As well as being successful in the pageantry industry, Jen also plays football for a local women's team and is working towards breaking stereotypes in both industries.
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Head of Marketing Growth
England, UK
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I am the Head of Marketing Growth at Reach ATS, where I work closely with HR and recruitment teams to help them improve hiring strategy, candidate experience and the tools they use to attract and manage talent more effectively.
With 9+ years of experience across content, product, email and event marketing, plus a background in UX and UI design, I bring a practical and user-focused approach to recruitment challenges. My work combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, helping organisations communicate more clearly, improve hiring journeys and make better use of recruitment technology.
Over the past five years, I have also been heavily involved in DEI, and I care deeply about how people experience work, hiring and workplace culture.
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Executive Director
NGPA - The Worldwide LGBTQ+ Aviation Community
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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A self-proclaimed “avgeek,” Justin Ellixson-Andrews has spent his career advocating for others and helping to open doors for underrepresented communities within the field of aviation. As a kid, he was always enthralled by planes, never missing an opportunity to sign up for a discovery flight at a nearby airshow. It was after Justin's first commercial flight at age 6 that his parents would learn his infatuation reached far beyond airshows and would later develop into a lifelong career.
As Executive Director of NGPA, Justin oversees delivery of the organization's strategic vision, and serves as executive officer for the association. Prior to joining NGPA, Justin spent his career leading recruitment and retention strategies, corporate social responsibility initiatives, and community outreach programs within the aviation industry. He served as the inaugural Chair of "IDEA" employee resource group, advocating on behalf of the entire workforce on policies including LGBTQ+ inclusion and minority equality.
Justin graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, with a Bachelors in Aeronautics, a Masters in Leadership, and a Private Pilot Certificate. He currently resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his husband.
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Global Finance Director, FP&A
London
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I’m the Global Director of FP&A at ERM, where I lead global finance transformation and data initiatives across a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment. Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about building workplace cultures where people can perform at their best without compromising who they are.
As an LGBTQ+ leader, I care deeply about visibility, inclusion, and creating psychologically safe environments where people feel they genuinely belong. I’m particularly interested in the intersection between leadership, wellbeing, and authenticity at work, and how organisations move beyond performative inclusion to create meaningful cultural change.
Outside of work, I’m passionate about community, connection, and creating spaces that foster openness, growth, and belonging.
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A fast thinking, enthusiastic and confident individual, Anthony has featured on Top Future Leader lists both within the Financial Times and Yahoo Finance.
As well as being highly organised, Anthony has strong stakeholder management and communication skills that enable him to perform well when facing complex and challenging tasks. With a range of experience within project management, organisation design and business management, Anthony works very well under pressure and is able to think innovatively.
Anthony is also very passionate about inclusion and diversity where he leads a number of key initiatives within Lloyds Banking Group where he is the Role Model and Intersectionality Lead for the Group’s LGBT+ network.
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Head of Commercial
Chiltern Railways
London
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As the Head of Commercial for Chiltern Railways, I oversee the short, medium and long term strategy for farebox and commercial ancillary revenue activities, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting and delivery of our earnings requirements. This includes the management of all associated contracts and relationships, including those relating to the retail systems estate, and customer experience project delivery.
I am passionate about diversity and inclusion as I firmly believe we can only perform our best when we can be our true selves, and everyone in our teams feel equally included. I have worked extensively to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion in the transport, logistics and built environment sectors.
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Sales Director
Oakleaf Partnership
London, UK
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I'm a 27-year-old People Engagement Advisor based in Lisbon, currently working at Unit4. My work focuses on creating inclusive and engaging employee experiences, with a strong emphasis on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Employee Engagement, and Recognition.
I support and collaborate with multiple Employee Resource Groups, helping bring people together through meaningful initiatives, campaigns, and events. I'm also involved in global programs, always aiming to foster connection, belonging, and a culture where everyone feels valued.
I’m passionate about building communities at work, driving positive change, and creating spaces where people feel empowered to be themselves.
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Marcus Wade is a Global Product Manager at HP Inc., where he leads the strategy and execution of enabling HP's vast partner network with HP PC Support Services. His distinguished career in technology encompasses product marketing, strategy, and innovation. Prior to his transition into the technology sector, Marcus gained extensive experience in the Maritime and Logistics industry, working across various sectors including insurance, trucking, warehousing, and engineering classification.
Marcus is deeply committed to giving back to the community through his professional activities and board service. He served on the board of Open Dance Project (ODP) from 2023-2025 and 2021-2023 as a fellow through the Rice Board Fellows organization. He will soon transition to the board of Montrose Grace Place. Additionally, Marcus serves as the Chair for the HP Houston Pride Business Resource Group (BRG), where he advocates for the LGBTQ+ community at work. His efforts include involvement with the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce, establishing talent pipelines for LGBTQ+ members in STEM, and partnering with several non-profits.
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Operations Manager with experience in NGOs, IT startups and volunteer work dealing with HR, operations, office management, IT and fundraising. Experience living in different countries including Denmark, Russia, and Kyrgyzstan. Master’s degree in Social Science.
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Author and Chief People Officer
new york
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Named by The New York Times and many national and international platforms as America's go-to Leading LGBT Expert, Dr. Kryss Shane, MS, MBA, MSW, LSW, LMSW (she/her) has 25+ years of experience guiding the world's top leaders in business, education, and community via individual, small group, and full-staff trainings. She is known for making each organization's specific Diversity and Inclusion needs become more manageable, approachable, and actionable. This includes physical spaces, hiring practices, policies/procedures, and more. She is also the author of multiple books on LGBT+ inclusion which are lauded by some, banned by others. ThisIsKryss.com for more info/booking.
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Chief Executive
Mental Health First Aid England
London
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I am committed to social justice and equity with over 20 years senior level experience in the social sector.
I am CEO of social enterprise, MHFA England and deputy Chair of Stonewall. Prior to joining MHFA England I was CEO at National Union of Students, and before that Brook, the young people's sexual health charity. I worked at the National Children's Bureau from 1999 - 2006 across all areas of children's and young people's health and wellbeing.
I am a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute, a member of the Institute of Directors and was awarded an OBE for services to the voluntary sector and young people in 2011. I was Chair of Diversity Role Models from 2012 - 2015, and a trustee of the Black Health Agency from 2005 - 2010,
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Board Chair
London, UK
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Will Robson (he/him) is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community based in the South East of England. His 'day' job is as a commercial airline pilot, operating out of Heathrow, whilst his 'gay' job is the board chair for Aviation Pride UK. APUK is a non profit organisation set up with a mission to build, support and unite the LGBTQ+ aviation community around the UK and beyond.
Will is committed to creating a welcoming and accepting environment in a typically non-diverse and safety critical industry. Having been deep in the closet throughout pilot training, he understand the need for visible role models and the benefit that community provides to individuals. He is committed to making an aviation industry where everyone feels safe to be their authentic self.
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Innovation Lab Specialist
Booking.com
Manchester, UK
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work as an Innovation Lab Specialist at Booking.com, where I focus on improving AI tools and customer experience through data and experimentation.
Over time, I’ve become increasingly interested in mental health and wellbeing, especially how stress, performance, and personal expectations affect us in demanding environments. Having navigated periods of high pressure myself, I’m passionate about creating space for more open conversations around mental health.
I’m particularly interested in how small habits, self-awareness, and supportive environments can make a real difference in how we feel day to day.
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Wellbeing and inclusion consultan...
England, UK
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Valeria Bullo is a Production Wellbeing and Inclusion Consultant, trainee psychotherapist, and practitioner dedicated to creating supportive and inclusive working environments in film and TV. With over 20 years’ experience spanning on-set production, development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and mental health, she works with studios, production companies, production teams, and individuals to develop wellbeing strategies that foster resilience, talent retention, and meaningful behaviour change.
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Birkbeck, University of London
London
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Hi, I'm George. I'm Marketing operations manager at Canada Life UK, and have previous worked for KPMG, Dimensional Fund Advisors, Rathbones Group.
I'm Chair of the PROUD network at Canada Life.
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AFC & Mental Health Coordinator
RS Group
Sheffield, UK
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Gary Wilson is an Account Manager and military veteran with many years of experience operating in high pressure, high risk environments across global conflict zones. Drawing on his service and lived experience with PTSD, Gary has become a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, resilience, and veteran support within the corporate world.
He founded his organisation’s Military Veterans Community page, where he leads monthly content focused on wellbeing, mindset, and the transition from service life to the workplace. As a motivational speaker, Gary combines authentic storytelling with practical mental health insights to help teams build resilience, navigate stress, and perform at their best.
Known for his calm leadership, real world perspective, and commitment to supporting others, Gary continues to bridge the gap between military experience and corporate culture, inspiring people to thrive under pressure.
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People Operations Specialist
Booking.com
Orlando, FL, USA
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Ramyaa Ravichandra has been part of Capgemini since 2019 first starting in Capgemini US and moving to Capgemini UK in 2021 as a Senior User Experience Researcher.
Ramyaa currently leads Capgemini UK’s LGBTQIA+ employee resource group OUTFront and is passionate about making an impact on employee wellbeing and belonging through actively hosting events and being a part of policy creation. Ramyaa has a real interest in looking at LGBTQIA+ issues through the lens of intersectionality of culture and sexuality being an Indian Bisexual woman.
Ramyaa is originally from Bangalore, India. She grew up in New York, USA and now calls Belfast, Northern Ireland her home where she lives with her partner and two dogs.
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Managing Director
Protiviti
London, United Kingdom, GB
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In addition to being a Managing Director in Protiviti’s Technology & Digital consulting practice, Belton is founder of Protiviti UK's LGBT+ group, which won best LGBT+ network in 2019 by the Inclusive Tech Alliance. Belton was shortlisted as a top 10 inspirational business leader in 2020 by the British LGBT+ awards, was recently listed as #18 on Yahoo Finance’s Top 100 Future Leaders, #15 on Yahoo Finance’s Top 100 Ethnic Minority Leaders and was featured on the top UK Black Role models, presented by Google. Belton was co-founder of Pride in the City with Pride in London where he ran a Mayor backed initiative dedicated to increasing diversity and inclusivity across London businesses. In January 2021, Belton joined The Inclusion Initiative (TII) at the London School of Economics as an Advisory Board Member supporting their three-year innovative partnership programme bringing together research and practice to build more inclusive work environments.
He has over a decade of experience supporting clients with deploying strategic solutions across some of the world’s leading financial services institutions, while maintaining a strong passion for ensuring diversity and inclusivity remain high on organisations business agenda.
He is extremely passionate about intersectionality, where he believes it is each person’s role to support other groups who are in the minority – “after all, we don’t want to preach to the converted, we want to educate and inspire people to be more aware and inclusive.” Belton also acts as an adviser to the UK Multicultural network, proCulture.
He has experience delivering Cyber Security, Customer Experience, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Spreadsheet Risk and Compliance/Regulatory Risk programs across Europe. He has managed global teams across large organisations, as well as supporting small and medium-sized organisations to implement fit-for-purpose solutions.
Protiviti is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration through consulting solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, analytics, governance, risk and internal audit.
Please do not contact me if you require financial support.
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Creative, inclusive and people-oriented Corporate Communications and (Digital) Marketing leader. Proficiency and know-how in the realm of digital marketing and communications encompassing omnichannel customer engagement, content strategy, social media strategy, web strategy, analytics, enabling technologies. Additionally, elaborate know-how and adeptness in Corporate Communications: investor relations communications, internal and HR communications, executive communications, leadership coaching, corporate identity, corporate brand management, media relations and reputation management.
Involved with AstraZeneca's LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group AZPride from the start in 2017 as LT member, first as Communication Lead, now Business Partnering Lead.
Extracurricular: co-founder and organiser of Club Urania, Cambridge's premium night for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies, organising sell-out (not-for-profit) performance art, music and dance nights, in collaboration with Wysing Arts Centre and Cambridge Junction Arts Programme.
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Andy is an Inclusion and Wellbeing Manager at Capgemini UK and has worked within Capgemini UK for 21 years, he is winner of HR Champion of the Year at the European Diversity Awards, and twice in the Top Ten Trailblazer in the British LGBT Awards.
A big part of Andy’s role is to ensure employees feel supported, valued, respected, and have a sense of belonging. Andy supports colleagues across the business, which includes managing the 8 national employee networks, influencing stakeholders to foster a culture of inclusion, and ensuring we attract, develop and retain the best talent.
Andy is seen and valued as an inclusive and collaborative leader. He is known for being inclusive and creative and a role model for inclusion throughout the business; he helps the business to be strategic in anticipating and understanding employee feedback and external societal and market trends. Whilst Andy primarily works in the UK, he also works with and supports global teams, offering best practices and guidance.
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Culture & Engagement Director
Pareto
London, UK
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Colin Kimber, Culture & Engagement Director at Pareto FM, is a driving force behind the organisation’s people-centred strategy and operational excellence. Combining his extensive background in operations with a deep passion for culture, inclusion, and employee experience, Colin plays a central role in shaping Pareto’s direction as the company continues to grow, now reaching a turnover of around £48m. His leadership has been instrumental in establishing core internal frameworks—such as the Inclusion, HSEQ, and Environmental Committees—strengthening both operational performance and organisational culture. A recognised advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion across the FM sector, Colin was honoured as Inspirational Leader at the 2024 Rainbow Honours and featured in the Pride Power Top 100 list the same year. His influence spans both the workplace and the wider industry, positioning him as a prominent and progressive voice within facilities management and beyond.
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Talentwell
London
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Talentwell is led by Nicholas Creswell, who's spent over 25 years as an in-house HR leader: helping senior executives at energy, tech and information companies turn their people and culture ambition into results.
He's spent his career inside complex, global organisations including Ørsted, Thomson Reuters and Google, partnering with leaders through transformation — whether driven by growth, efficiency, or both at once. Since 2010 he's sat at the senior leadership table himself, accountable for equipping organisations to deliver strategy under pressure from Boards, markets and employees alike. He knows first-hand what it takes to lead these transformations — the pressure on senior leaders, what truly works, what gets in the way, and how to keep going when it matters most.
Since 2025, Nicholas has deepened his focus on the cultural implications of AI — clear that AI transformation requires behavioural readiness, honest conversations and capability at every level. As a gay leader whose career has spanned significant shifts in LGBTQ+ inclusion, he is a committed advocate for equity and for the workplace rights of under-represented communities.
Based in London and available globally. MBA from London Business School and certified LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator.
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DEI Advisor
Colt Technology Services
Sibiu, România
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I’m a DEI Advisor, focused on the practical side of inclusion at work. Based in Romania, I work across regions on areas including gender equity, LGBTQ+ inclusion, accessibility, and neurodiversity, with a strong intersectional lens. At Colt Technology Services, I contribute to global DEI work through the delivery of inclusion‑related programmes and initiatives, gender data analysis and leadership reporting, accessibility work, neurodiversity support for managers, and close collaboration with employee networks. I care about inclusion being part of how work actually happens, rather than something separate or abstract. I’m autistic and queer, and my lived experience strongly shapes how I approach my work, particularly around intersectionality, neurodiversity, accessibility, psychological safety, and the design of systems that work for people with different identities and ways of thinking. Alongside my corporate role, I also bring experience from the non‑profit and advocacy space: I previously served as Chairperson of PRIDE Romania and continue to work closely with LGBTQ+, gender, cultural diversity, and women’s networks. I’m fluent in English and Romanian, and particularly interested in work that is practical, grounded, and rooted in real organisational contexts.
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An ex US Air Force Staff Sergeant, I was investigated and kicked out of the military after being 'outed' in 2005, under the US's Don't Ask, Don't Tell Policy. I was stationed in the UK at the time and stayed here, eventually marrying my British wife and obtaining British Citizenship for myself.
These days, I love to keep busy! In my day job I focus on leading a number of critical workplace experience programmes for Santander, working to ensure that our working environments are as frictionless and value add as possible.
I dedicate a lot of time to volunteering, both in and outside of Santander. I focus on ensuring I am vocal about the needs of the entire LGBTQ+ community, and use my platforms to raise awareness of those parts of the community that need it most - these days that feels like my trans, non binary and ethnic minority siblings who day in and day out are facing far more hurdles than white cisgendered LGB communities are, and we're already facing a lot!
I also Chair Santander's LGBTQ+ Employee Network, growing it from c. 400 people to nearly 3000 people across the UK, and creating the 'Embrace' blueprint used in our other country groups. I chaired the Board of Trustees at Q:alliance (a Milton Keynes based LGBTQ+ focused registered charity), and I work with various local community organisations to represent the LGBTQ+ community and ensure our voices are heard and considered wherever decisions are made.
With what spare time I have left sometimes I narrate wlw fiction audiobooks on Audible, Amazon & iTunes, because there simply wasn't enough representation in this area when I was growing up and I want to help change that! Lucky for me I have a very understanding, and VERY supportive wife.
Gardening and gaming are my 'wind down' hobbies that keep me sane, and my menagerie of animals insist on keeping me grounded. You can't feel too fancy when you're cleaning up dog mess in the garden!
I'm always happy to help people and pass on whatever life wisdom I may have gained so far on this rock. I'm also very keen to listen to and learn from other people's stories. We aren't equal until we're ALL equal.
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Senior Technical Sourcer and UK C...
Booking.com
Manchester
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I want to create environments within companies that are truly inclusive, giving people from different race, gender, age, disability, and sexual orientation the confidence to be who they want to be and enjoy the career and success they deserve.
I have worked for large global organisations to smaller family-run businesses and never had to deal with homophobic issues, the one time I did I left the company as they didn't see it as an issue if you have to go through this at the workplace and don't feel supported then this is a great place to find companies that can except you however just because a company has a policy or an award does not mean they practice this day to day
I am proud of who I am and want to ensure that for people who have no voice are heard and represented both professionally and personally.
If you are looking for advice on companies who are inclusive, CV help, interview prep please feel free to reach out.
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Consultant
Investing In Ethnicity
London, UK
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I am a DEI professional with experience working across ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Neurodiversity, and Disability.
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Wesley Bizzell serves as ALCS’s Senior Assistant General Counsel, Governmental and External Affairs, and Managing Director, Political Law, Ethics, & Global Anti-Corruption Compliance. Previously, Wesley was an attorney at Winston & Strawn and worked on Capitol Hill for more than six years, serving as an aide to Arkansas Senators David Pryor and Dale Bumpers.
Wesley is an authority on political compliance and anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance law and is active in the compliance legal community. He is a longtime faculty member for the Practicing Law Institute’s annual Corporate Political Activities conference. For four years, he served as co-chair of the Conference Committee for the Council on Governmental Ethics Laws (“COGEL”), a professional organization of officials with responsibilities in governmental ethics, elections, campaign finance, and lobby laws, and he served from 2020-2023 on COGEL’s board of directors. In 2018, COGEL awarded Wesley its highest honor, the COGEL Award, for making a “demonstrable and positive contribution to the fields of campaign finance, ethics, elections, lobbying and freedom of information over a significant period of time.”
Wesley is also extremely active in promoting diversity and inclusion within the legal and corporate communities and is a frequent speaker on the topic. He co-founded Altria’s LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group, Mosaic, and currently serves as its global chair. After serving for two years as president of the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association and nine years as a member of its Board of Directors, Wesley now chairs its Corporate Counsel Division. He has served on the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, having been appointed by three successive ABA Presidents, and is currently a member of the ABA’s Council for Diversity in the Educational Pipeline. Yearly since 2017, he has been named by London’s Financial Times or Yahoo Finance as one of the 100 worldwide OUTstanding Leading LGBTQ+ Corporate Executives. Chambers and Partners named him the 2019 LGBTQ+ Equality Lawyer of the Year for his efforts to advance LGBTQ+ professionals in the law, and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association presented him the Paula L. Ettelbrick Award in 2024 for his work in advancing LGBTQ+ equality in the legal profession. He also serves on the Matthew Shepard Foundation’s Advisory Council and the Thomson Reuters Institute’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Board.
Wesley graduated with a B.A. in Justice, magna cum laude, from the American University in Washington, D.C. and received a Master of Social Work with a focus in public policy from the Catholic University of America. He received his J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif and served as an editor for the Georgetown Law Journal.
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Intersectionality & Identity Cons...
The Fostering Network
London, UK
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Matthew Page is an intersectionality and identity consultant and the founder of IAmMatthew. His personal identity journey began with his appearance on BBC Family Secrets with Stacey Dooley. He delivers impactful ID talks on identity, intersectionality, dual identity, LGBTQ+, and growing up in the foster care system and adoption. Matthew is also a dedicated trustee at The Fostering Network, the UK's largest children's fostering charity.
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Lead Business Analyst at AstraZeneca in the M&A IT team, previously I spent over 20 years in the Financial Markets locally and at a Global level in operations and project work. I'm a proud straight super ally and work closely with our employee resource group AZPride. Away from work most of my energy is focused to my family but I still have time for my passion for rugby, photography, and Live Action Roleplay (LARP).
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I am a Procurement Excellence Senior Specialist based in Porto, passionate about driving change management, process optimisation, and supplier engagement across global markets. My work focuses on implementing innovative sourcing solutions such as Globality and Coupa, enhancing operational efficiency, and promoting sustainability within procurement practices.
Beyond my core role, I actively contribute to Inclusion & Diversity initiatives and am a proud member of Pride @ Kantar. I am committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and supporting ESG goals, including supplier diversity and environmental impact reduction. With a background in Clinical Psychology, I bring a people-centred approach to everything I do, combining strategic thinking with empathy to deliver meaningful results.
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Tokeer has been working within the IT industry for nearly 20 years. He helps clients with their digital transformations by delivering and implementing customer relationship management solutions using Salesforce. His journey with Salesforce began in 2006, where he became the Salesforce administrator for a global tooling company. Since 2012, he has been a consultant at Capgemini where he currently leads a team of over 150 consultants. He is prominent in the Salesforce community and can often be seen at various community events.
Tokeer is also very passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion and embodies a commitment to it. As Chair of the Race & Equality Network (REN) at Capgemini UK since 2021, he has spearheaded initiatives to foster a more inclusive workplace. His impact extends beyond Capgemini, supporting mentoring schemes for young Black women and delivering inspirational talks for organisations like The Prince’s Trust.
In 2023 and 2024 he made it on the Empower Top 100 Role Model List, as well as the Global Diversity List 2023. He was also nominated for Inspirational Role Model at the European Diversity Awards. He has been nominated for Ally of the Year at the Black Tech Achievement Awards and most recently became the winner of Diversity Ally of the Year at both the UK and Global versions of the Digital Revolution Awards 2024.
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Business Analyst
Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
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Ingeniera Industrial con conocimientos y experiencia en diseño y modelado de sistemas de costos y business intelligence. Con especialización en analítica web. Experiencia en diseño de cubos multidimensionales, Power BI y Analysis Services.
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London, UK
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Steve joined RS Group in October 2023 and is responsible for driving the People strategy to accelerate the realisation of our growth strategy, as well as the development of an organisation culture that empowers and excites our people. Steve is a highly experienced CPO with a strong track record of successfully leading People functions in global organisations including PepsiCo, BP, Cargill and Ultra.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion S...
Barcelona / Santiago, Chile
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Especialista Senior Especialista en Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión (DEI); en temáticas de equidad de género, Comunidad LGBTI+, Personas con Discapacidad, Inter-culturalidad, Inter-generaciones.
Con experiencia en diseño, implementación, desarrollo, gestión, monitoreo y medición de resultados e impacto en proyectos estratégicos DEI, en distintas organizaciones y corporaciones de alto reconocimiento con alcance nacional y multinacional, en industrias como: tecnología, minería, retail, servicios, banca, entre otras y de sectores públicos y privados; he liderado con un sentido de co- construcción y participación activa de los diferentes stakeholders y agentes de cambio, equipos y personas; impactando en los todos los niveles y roles; desde operaciones, hasta comités ejecutivos, directivos y gerenciales, estableciendo, fortaleciendo e implantando la transformación cultural inclusiva como parte del ADN organizacional; resultando en un espacio que valore la diversidad, promueva la equidad y otorgue igualdad de condiciones para que todas las personas puedan desplegar su máximo potencial personal y profesional, en el desarrollo de sus carreras y como consecuencia, beneficie los resultados del negocio.
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Co-Director L&D
Outvertising
London
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Jonathan is a media specialist having worked with some of the biggest brands and film studios in the world over his 20+ years in the industry. Jonathan was the original co-chair for Dentsu International's first-ever LGBTQIA+ network, &Proud, and helped get them into the Stonewall Top 100 in 2019 and also was the Co-chair for the Publicis LGBTQIA+ ERG 'Egalite' in 2024-25.
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Richard is a Senior Director in Sustainable Fitch, responsible for the delivery of ESG Ratings and Scorings for the Leverage Finance market.
Richard is also the EMEA and APAC Pride network chair.
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Diversity and Inclusion Manager
TransPennine Express
Wigan (Greater Manchester)
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I am a Diversity & Inclusion Manager at TransPennine Express, leading work to embed a more inclusive and psychologically safe culture across a safety-critical rail environment.
My passion for inclusion is both professional and deeply personal. I am incredibly proud mum to four children, including my eldest son who is transgender and my youngest who is a cancer survivor. Their strength, courage and individuality inspire me every day and continue to shape how I approach inclusion - with empathy, openness and a focus on creating environments where people feel safe to be themselves.
In my role at TPE, I work closely with colleagues, networks and leaders to turn inclusion from intention into action. This includes developing practical programmes, amplifying lived experience, and creating spaces where conversations feel safe and meaningful. I am particularly passionate about allyship and the role we all play in making inclusion part of everyday behaviour.
Through my work, I am committed to helping organisations move beyond awareness and towards real, sustainable cultural change - where difference is understood, valued and supported.
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Former Regional Talent Partner, A...
Bloomberg
Salt Lake City
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Zachary is an experienced leadership development specialist with a history of working in the financial services and retail industries. Through his work he seeks to help people through coaching, instructional design, team building and facilitation. He is also deeply passionate about the power of Diversity and Inclusion.
Until recently he was the APAC Regional Leadership & Talent Development Partner at Bloomberg LP, based out of Singapore. His next step is setting up his own business in his native USA.
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spent all my career doing what I love; helping customers, teams and leaders to succeed
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Internal Communications Manager
Kantar
Nottingham
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EMEAL Regional Lead Out@In (LGBTQ...
LinkedIn
Madrid
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Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Arca Blanca
London
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I am an auditor within the Assay Service Division of PPD's Quality Assurance Unit; specifically supporting SAS-X and GSD platform assays for vaccine clinical trials. Originally, I have a medical background in trauma, pediatrics, and dermatology. After the pandemic, I made the shift into clinical research!
Also, I am one of the current leads of our LGBT+ BRG for colleagues in North America, Canada, and Mexico! My co-lead and I facilitate board operations in order to cultivate community engagement and professional development opportunities.
Outside of work, I am on a board of advisors for a non-profit geared towards providing leadership and academic opportunities to underserved areas in Northern Virginia.
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I am a UX Designer with a multidisciplinary background in design and front-end development, grounded in a First Class BA in Graphic Design and Illustration. My work focuses on creating user-centred communication experiences at scale, with a particular emphasis on optimising Booking.com’s global triggered email and push notification journeys. I blend UX strategy, experimentation, and thoughtful visual design to deliver communications that are both intuitive and impactful.
Alongside my core practice, I co-chair Booking.com’s queer employee community through B.proud, leading the global organisation of initiatives that promote visibility, belonging, and inclusive culture.
I bring a collaborative, detail-driven approach to every project, aiming to elevate both user experience and business outcomes.
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LGBTQ+ leader and DEI advocate with 15+ years in retail, e-commerce, and category management at Amazon, SC Johnson, and Unilever. As President of Glamazon Barcelona (Amazon's LGBTQ+ affinity group), I lead initiatives reaching 1,300+ employees across EMEA and champion intersectional inclusion across disability awareness and Latino communities. Award-winning queer leader (WCS Queer Leadership in Corporate Inclusion 2025) and speaker on LGBTQ+ workplace rights. Currently transitioning into Data Analytics while combining my retail expertise with an intersectional DEI lens. Passionate about creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive authentically.
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
Clue Technologies
Madrid
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Visual Designer
Visually Engaged
Hyderabad
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Regulatory Strategy Senior Associ...
Hull
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Programs & Community Outreach Dir...
InReach
Lexington
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Shannon Baker is the InReach Programs Director. Ensure safe help is InReach for all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Throughout their time in the nonprofit sector, Shannon has worked for organizations that mirrored their passions for social justice and mental health. They are passionate about sharing skills gained over their decade plus of National Service, Nonprofit Management, and Executive Mentorship/Development with emerging community organizers and leaders.
When not advocating, educating and supporting others, they enjoy digital and tactile arts as well as writing autobiographical fiction for young adult audiences.
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UCL
Hatfield
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20+ years experience working in Education. My research involves social justice issues in Education and Sport. I am co-chair of the LGBTQ Alliance staff group at UoB.
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Officer
Madrid
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Desde hace más de 20 años trabajo en el Grupo Social ONCE. Socio fundador y Productor Ejecutivo de Kinelogy Producciones Audiovisuales, productora audiovisual especializada en cine social. En el año 2005 escribo el ensayo “Reinventarse, la doble exclusión”. 13 años más tarde, en junio de 2018, la editorial LOQUENOEXISTE publica "Sin Barreras, Sin Armarios", una revisión del estado de los derechos y libertades del colectivo LGTBIQ con discapacidad en nuestro país. Comisario de la exposición multimedia #sinfiltros, una revisión al panorama del cine y series de televisión en los que aparecen personas LGTBI + Discapacidad como protagonistas. He escrito numerosos artículos, participado en ponencias, conferencias y seminarios difundiendo y sensibilizando sobre la doble y triple discriminación de las personas con discapacidad LGTBI+. En mi blog “ReInventarse” traslado mi particular visión de la realidad, y opina cada semana sobre temas de actualidad, en especial sobre el colectivo de las personas con discapacidad y de las personas LGTBI o en riesgo de exclusión. Ahora ya con podcast #ReInventarsePodcast, conociendo más de cerca historias #sinbarreras y #sinarmarios.
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Chief Exec
Diversity Scotland
Glasgow
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Tony McCaffery (they/them) is Founder and CEO of Diversity Scotland (known internationally as Diversity Company) – a leading Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consultancy that supports organisations to embrace diversity, advance equity, drive inclusion, and create a sense of belonging in the workplace and communities.
With over 30 years’ experience in People & Talent, Tony has achieved success as a leader in HR, Learning & Development, Employability and Recruitment. They have worked with large global corporates through to small UK organisations across the public, private, and voluntary sectors, to advise these clients through ‘disruptive consultation’, coaching, facilitated group learning and the implementation of practical solutions that drive change and make a difference. Tony is an Advisory Friend to the UK’s Institute of Equality & Diversity Practitioners.
Alongside their career in People & Talent, Tony has been involved in arts and culture since a young age; as a performing artist, television and radio presenter, director, producer, and as of 2023 as the co-owner of an art gallery in Scotland. Additionally, Tony has been a board member and trustee of established theatre companies and most recently as Co-Chair of a national dance company in the North East of England.
A regular contributor in the media, Tony has featured in radio and television programmes where diversity and equity have been the focus along with writing for a national newspaper.
As a queer, multi-ethnic person of colour, with multiple disabilities and forms of neurodivergence, they integrate these intersectional aspects of their identity along with their own lived experience of childhood homelessness, the foster care system and social mobility into their work. Tony’s ethnic heritage is a delightful mix of Indian, Somali, Celtic and Indigenous Circumpolar people.
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Account Executive
JN Global Project
Madrid
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People call me a marketing unicorn. Helping companies to work on LGBTQ+ community, and reach this target on the Internet using ads, brand content, digital pr, and special projects.
Strong business development professional graduated from 24 Ore Business School. I can speak in Italian, English, and basic Spanish & German. Skilled in Digital Strategy, Creative Briefs, Brand Implementation, and Web Content.
I'm currently working as Executive for Gay.it, the main LGBTQ+ media in Europe and for JN Global Project, the main LGBTQ+ agency in Spain.
I regularly speak at digital, and LGBTQ+ marketing conferences, including Gnetwork 360, Lincoln Center, and Hospitality Day. Since 2018 I have been a member of IGLTA.
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Experienced and inspiring global leader with a proven track record of complex program and stakeholder management, team management, data-driven setup, and diplomatic skills to influence the organization.
Experienced program manager and change agent able to share a clear vision, bring together resources, create a culture of delivery. A globally respected leader in the GBS organization and across functions. Recognized speaker at external conferences on the topic of process improvement, data management and data strategy, internal control.
Strong passion for people, data, diversity, and inclusion and generating impact in the organization by changing the culture to respond to market needs.
Deep knowledge of the Global Business Service industry with global experience in setting up new cross-country centers. Strong expertise in USGAAP and IFRS conversion, ERP implementation (SAP FI, CO, and legacy systems).
Competencies in setting up internal control systems over financial reporting (SOX compliance & Anti-fraud program), including governance and information, flows to Audit Committee, CFO, external auditors. Academic research performed in Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility.
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Head of Global Inclusion, Wellbei...
Allianz Commercial
Paris
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Global Director, Strategic AWS Pa...
Wipro
London
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☁️ CLOUD & PARTNERSHIPS: Julien Brain is a Global Director at Wipro (230,000+ employees), where he leads AWS Strategic Partner Programs and architects Wipro's AWS Marketplace strategy across reseller, ISV, and end-client models. Two decades of international experience spanning startup to enterprise, focused on cloud transformation, partnership growth, and operational scale. 🚀 BACKGROUND: Previously scaled a $4.6M translation technology business as COO across four global offices. Berkeley-Haas MBA. Deep interests in AI, conversational technologies, and service innovation. 🌐 CULTURE TRANSFORMATION: In a parallel role reporting to the VP of Culture, Julien serves as Global LGBTQIA+ Charter Lead at Wipro, driving culture transformation initiatives worldwide. 🏆 ERG ACHIEVEMENTS: Stonewall Silver Award & Global Network Group of the Year (2025), Highly Commended at the British Diversity Awards (2026), finalist at the British LGBT Awards, Rainbow Honours, and European Diversity Awards. 🏆 INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITION: INvolve Outstanding Executive Role Model (2024 & 2025), shortlisted for Inspirational Leader at the British LGBT Awards (2026), Best LGBTQ+ ERG Leader (Avtar Group, 2023). 🎤 SPEAKING: Stonewall Leadership Program alumnus. Speaker on inclusive leadership, ERG scaling, and AI & belonging. Recent engagements: EUROUT 2024 (London Business School), Imperial College, HEC Paris, Unily. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julienbrain/ 🏳️🌈
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Founder
TransTalents Consulting Group
Bangkok
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Nikki Phinyapincha (she/her) is the founder of TransTalents Consulting Group, Thailand's first LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace consulting firm, aiming to help transform the future of inclusive businesses by empowering LGBTQI+ employees through an ESG and sustainability framework.
She helps multisectoral businesses to reframe their diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) policy and practices to thrive profitably and purposefully. She believes in the power of communication to connect and collaborate people for "all" people.
As a former PR director for 8 years specializing in branding and communication, she becomes a DE&I speaker, advocating for transgender professional leadership on both the national and international stage, challenging the status quo of traditional social stigma and the business community. She is also the chair of the PRCA APAC Pride Network, the country director of the ASEAN Youth Advocate Network, Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Professional Fellows Program (YSEALI PFP) 2022 awarded by US government and recently the Future List 100 by Koktail magazine.
She also plays basketball and competes in the Spartan Race, fills her brain with people and power management books/podcasts, and has a network obsessed with growth.
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Kyndryl
London
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As Global Inclusion and Diversity Manager at Kantar, I'm a passionate advocate for allyship, empathy and understanding. I'm also a part-time travel YouTuber and an award-winning left-handed Aquarian wordsmith with a passion for diversity, equality, belonging and inclusive culture, who thrives when creating and curating content, while isolating insights to weave together the storytelling of digital dreams.
I've metamorphosed into a true Jill of the digital trade as I've sponged up myriad skills along my career path. I'm so lucky to work in a way where I get to blend my I&D focus with my love of researching, reading and writing to crisply repurpose content for multiple audiences across all mediums; bringing Kantar's wealth of data insights to the industry as easy-to-digest nuggets and longer-form learnings alike.
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Passionate about good stories, about listening them, reading them but, above all,
telling them. My professional career has led me to be able to tell amazing stories
about science, technology and innovation. I contribute creating brand and
technology awareness and trust by applying innovation in the fields of corporate
and business communications.
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Commercial Strategy Manager
Mars
London, UK
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London, UK
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I offer 26 years of experience with Transport for London, currently driving change and continuous improvement within the Customer Operations Strategic Delivery & Change team. Prior to this role, I spent 18 months working as Executive Officer at the heart of the Line Operations senior leadership team during the Covid-19 pandemic and before that, 13 years as a Centurion Manager in both train and station environments managing teams of over 250 frontline customer-facing colleagues.
I also work extensively in the diversity & inclusion arena, having chaired TfL's LGBTQ+ Colleague Network 'OUTbound' for two years 2021-2023, which led to my founding 'Journey' - the network of LGBTQ+ networks in the UK transport industry in 2023. I am an LGBTQ+ representative at 'Rail Unites for Inclusion', and as part of my role at TfL work to increase colleague inclusion and wellbeing within the Customer Operations directorate. I pioneered the accommodation of red/green colour vision deficient Train Operators on London Underground's Jubilee Line - a national and possibly global first - and continue to work to expand the number of lines which can accommodate people with the condition; around 5% of the population. My work to accommodate colour deficient Train Operators and as chair of OUTbound resulted in TfL 'You Matter' awards in 2019 and 2023 respectively. I was privileged to take OUTbound to the British Diversity Awards as a nominee in 2024, and received special mention in the 'Top 12 Inspirational Leaders' category at the British LGBT Awards 2024.
I take pride in maintaining the highest levels of personal integrity, and lead from the front; being approachable and visible to customers and colleagues alike. I am dynamic, active, accountable, consistent, collaborative, industrious, politically aware, and have forged a reputation as an excellent manager of people and processes. I thrive under pressure and relish new challenges; leading my areas through near-constant change and operating with agility and resilience at the heart of TfL Customer Operations.
I am also an award-winning cartographer and railway historian, having published eleven titles to date documenting the evolution of the railways of London, Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester as well as continuing Stuart K Baker's legacy through the Rail Atlas of Great Britain & Ireland.
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I am Head of Talent Development and Inclusion with experience in learning & development, people and performance management, coaching and leadership development. I work with people at all levels of seniority and am seen as their trusted advisor when it comes to the career and skills development of their people. My role is central to a person’s progression and development; it’s such an important and strategic role to play with a great deal of responsibility, and so I approach all queries with the same strategic focus to ensure that the solution I find is not only going to benefit the individual, but also contributes to the firm strategy and values as well as the wider learning strategy and vision for my team and the wider firm.
Whilst the “day job” is my main focus, I do believe in the wider community and am involved in many different groups including being the co-chair of the LGBT Network, and sit on the Inclusoin and Responsible Business boards so am very much part of the wider diversity groups such as cultural diversity, social mobility, future talent and gender networks. I believe in diversity of thought, which not only makes the working environment more interesting, but really challenges the way I think and undertake my job to ensure that I not only deliver the best for people but also that I get the most out of my participants.
I have a great team that are based across two different sites and so fully embrace the “remote team” philosophy and approach. My team (which includes digital learning specialists as well as the more traditional roles) are all responsible for different populations within the business and under my leadership and guidance have a proven track record in leading, designing & implementing impactful, thoughtful and engaging development programmes across the entire firm, both in the UK and further afield.
I believe it’s extremely important to give people the opportunity and the platform to develop themselves for future progression.
Everything is subjective; Believe in yourself.
Fellow of Royal Society of Arts (FRSA)
Fellow of Learning and Performance Institute (FLPI)
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Analyst Relations Specialist
Colt Technology Services
London, UK
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Updated 2025 profile (can't delete my other accidental account!). I enjoy working with a diverse range of people and roles. I am very proud to be an EMEA regional lead for Colt's LGBTQ+ Pride Matters network. I am also open about my experience with Neurodiversity in the workplace and the importance of that as well. I will continue to be a strong voice in driving diversity and inclusion. I work for Colt Technology Services, a digital infrastructure and telco company. The future workplace also continues to evolve. I want to be at the forefront of that change, whether that be my willingness to learn new digital marketing tools and technology or using my skills to help others collaboratively to do the same, balancing technology with inclusive people and equality for all.
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Born and raised in North Africa, I am currently established in Montreal, Canada. I am Queer person passionate about all what is related to the rights, history and the prism of colors of LGBTQ+ community. Athough I am an engineer by training, I am very attracted to all what is realted to arts (litterature, theatre, cinema, music, danse...). In my spare time, i ll be attending a show or in a yoga class or on a top of mountain.
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Based in Lancashire, I'm am an HR Product Business Analyst at the BBC. In 2023, I transitioned from a successful career in journalism, where I honed my skills as a creative thinker, known for solving problems with outside-the-box solutions. I'm also Co-Chair of BBC Pride, our staff LGBT network.
Beyond the corporate realm, I wear multiple hats - I'm an experienced public speaker, a writer, a stand up comic, and a drag artist. I proudly identify as a gay woman and I've been married to my wife for 13 years.
My journey is uniquely shaped by my experiences as an autistic ADHDer, bringing a unique perspective and resilience to both my professional and creative pursuits.
My story is a testament to the power of embracing neurodiversity, blending analytical acumen with the flair of a performer.
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A trilingual (French, English, Spanish) and highly versatile sustainability and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) leader with significant expertise in shaping and driving policy, practices and cultures in times of organisational change. A strategic thinker with demonstrable ability and proven track record in learning and development.
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I am a technology professional with more than 30 years of experience spanning systems engineering, sales, program management, telecommunications, and audio-video design. As a US Federal Technical Consultant at HP, I help government agencies design and implement Hybrid Work Solutions and collaboration technologies that enable people to connect and work effectively regardless of location.
In addition to my technical role, I serve as Global Chair of HP's Pride Business Resource Group (BRG), working alongside leaders around the world to foster inclusion and belonging, strengthen employee engagement, and support opportunities for connection, visibility, and professional growth. I am passionate about helping create workplaces where individuals feel respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their authentic perspectives.
Prior to HP, I spent more than a decade as a Systems Engineer at Poly supporting Federal Civilian Agencies, where I partnered with customers to deliver technology solutions that addressed complex collaboration and communication challenges. Earlier in my career, I served as an IT Project Manager supporting enterprise video initiatives at the Department of Justice and held leadership positions overseeing large-scale technology integration projects.
My professional foundation began in the United States Navy, serving in Data Systems aboard the USS Josephus Daniels (CG-27). That experience shaped my commitment to service, teamwork, adaptability, and leadership—values that continue to guide me today.
As a Navy veteran, technology leader, and advocate for workplace belonging, I enjoy sharing perspectives on leadership, authenticity, career growth, and the evolving role that inclusive cultures play in helping both individuals and organizations succeed.
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Aasha Tikoo (she/her) is Director of Strategic Partnerships for award-winning, myGwork who are the business community for LGBTQ+ professionals, graduates, inclusive employers, and anyone who believes in workplace equality.
She works with clients including Amazon, BBC, AstraZeneca, and the United Nations to increase visibility across the LGBTQ+ community, organise online events, promote EVPs, create content, and deliver training on allyship in the workplace, unconscious bias, rethinking diversity management, and drive current employee engagement.
She has worked across several industries, including corporate law, management consultancy, broadcasting, telecommunications, and advertising, in the field of early talent, playing a pivotal role in championing inclusion initiatives in graduate recruitment. She has been recognised for her efforts via various awards and accolades.
After working so closely with the myGwork family client-side for 6 years, and experiencing first-hand the exceptional work, impact and commitment of the team, she jumped at the opportunity to join them and contribute her expertise to their efforts.
She is an alumna of Queen Mary University and lives in London with her husband and two daughters.
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Jen is a rainbow lawyer – being neurodiverse, LGBT+, and from a socially mobile background. She is an Employment Solicitor with growing specialisms in disability, neurodiversity, LGBT, and inclusion generally. Jen brings a unique perspective that blends legal expertise with lived experience. She is passionate about helping businesses implement inclusive practices and supporting when challenges arise. Jen regularly speaks at events and panels with an infectious energy and passion, offering practical insights on creating inclusive workplaces and navigating complex issues when things go wrong.
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Hi, Im Stuart a Talent Acquisition lead at VMO2. I am a people manager of a team who work across the country. As part of the TA team that look after the commercial & Operations we are responsible for sourcing diverse talent into VMO2 helping create that amazing culture that people love .
I am passionate about offering equal opportunities for all where can be their 100% authentic self and thrive within the workplace
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Communications, Events and Fundra...
London, UK
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I am a highly motivated, hard-working, dedicated and professional team member, who is approachable, open-minded, punctual, vibrant and motivational.
I have worked in the charity sector for almost 5 years in London, specialising in community-based services and events, LGBTQ+ events, project and events management, storytelling, and fundraising.
I pride myself on my innovative and creative approach to projects and problem solving, and enjoy working independantly and in a team.
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