THE GLOBAL DIVERSITY LIST 2023
When we first produced the Global Diversity List in 2016 there were no others of its kind, and many people asked why we would need such a list. The answer: it is important to showcase and amplify the work being done to promote Diversity and Inclusion, as quite simply it inspires others. Diversity is not about who is the best; it is about sharing and being inclusive, encouraging others and setting the standard. Without the initiatives those on this list are implementing the world cannot continue its growth towards Equality for all.
And it cannot be denied that across the globe fundamental freedoms and human rights are under threat, with a rise in hate crimes against marginalised communities, further impacting those who are disadvantaged because of their gender, age, physical abilities, ethnicity, sexuality and other unchangeable characteristics.
I am so optimistic that people can make a difference, that organisations and businesses can shift the dial towards empowering colleagues. This is why I believe it is so important we provide a platform for those who are committed to making real change. The Global Diversity List does just that, recognising those doing outstanding work in Diversity, Equality and belonging, and inspiring others too.
The people and networks on the 2023 Global Diversity List represent a small cross-section of the huge number of people around the world who strive, day in and day out, to make workplaces somewhere employees are welcomed for who they are. Embracing a diverse and inclusive environment fosters a sense of belonging among employees, resulting in increased connections. Organisations that adopt Diversity and Inclusion practices realise significant benefits in terms of business results, innovation, and decision-making. It’s a win-win for everyone and deserves to be applauded.
For the first time the list celebrates the Head of Diversity role with its own category. In the early 2000s, many organisations cared very little about Diversity; there were few teams dedicated to its support and growth. Heads or Directors of Diversity, or Chief Diversity Officers were scarce. But according to LinkedIn data, the number of people globally with the Head of Diversity title has more than doubled between 2015 and 2020. I am proud that this list gives others the opportunity to see the commitment and dedication these individuals bring to the workplace in championing diverse and inclusive cultures.
I have spent my life fighting for change, and know from experience that good things come from accepting other people for who they are. And until the day comes when we can say that nobody is undervalued simply because of how they worship, who they love, what they look like, their race, age, gender or physical ability, we will proudly continue to celebrate those who work to make the world a fairer and more equal place.
Congratulations to all those who made the list this year and are striving to influence change. Thank you.
Linda Riley,
Founder, Global Diversity List
Adrien and Pierre Gaubert
Founders, myGWork
Linkedin - adrien-gaubert-he-him-7a1b3263 pierre-gaubert-56275951
Founding myGwork to promote empowerment for the LGBTQIA community in finding workplace equality, the Gaubert brothers are dedicated to Diversity and Inclusion.
Andrew Hulbert
Vice Chair, Pareto Facilities Management Ltd
Linkedin - andrewhulbert
Andrew has built an inclusive, social value driven environment at Pareto, including introducing strategies and initiatives that support underrepresented groups.
Cristina Bentue
Chief Operating Officer, IriusRisk
Linkedin - cristina-bentue-8b5380209
A board member, speaker and activist for women, Cristina encourages and empowers women of all ages to achieve their dreams.
iAsia Brown Senior Producer, Xbox
Linkedin - iasia-brown
A keynote speaker and Military Transition Advisor, iAsia is Co-Chair of the DEIAB Committee at Women In Technology Hollywood.
Leanne Foot
B2B Marketing Director, Lockton
Linkedin - leanne-foot-792b0a24
Working at Lockton for over 20 years, Leanne supports the LGBTQIA Resource Group and is a chair of the Neurodiversity Group.
Pete Markey
Chief Marketing Officer, Boots UK
Linkedin - petermarkey
An inspiring leader, dedicated to DE&I, Pete has won four prestigious Marketer of the Year Awards and two Diversity and Inclusion champion awards.
Pips Bunce
Director & Global Head of Investment Banking Technology Strategic Programs, Credit Suisse
Linkedin - pips-bunce-4795121
Pips educates about LGBTQIA identities, helping others on their journeys, and is Co-chair of the Credit Suisse’s LGBTQIA & Ally Network.
Saskhia Menendez
Public Speaker
Linkedin - misssaskhia
Born into a disadvantaged background, singer, public speaker and social change activist Saskhia is a multiracial trans woman, championing Diversity and Inclusion.
Tokeer Ahmed
Head of UK Functional Salesforce & Chair of Capgemini UK’s Race & Equality Network
Linkedin - tokeer-ahmed-0295a1176
Born in the UK to Pakistani parents, Tokeer champions Diversity at Capgemini, driving change to ensure everyone feels valued and respected.
Zita Holbourne
National Chair and Co-founder, BARAC (Black Activists Rising Against Cuts) UK
Linkedin - zita-holbourne-frsa-mrhists-hon-fellow-uwtsd-04280721a
An award-winning Black, disabled woman, Zita focuses on equality through her art, and is a community activist and trade union leader.
DIVERSITY CHAMPION
Gustav Goger
Executive Director Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (EAP), U.S. Department of State
Linkedin - gustav-goger-3b020a
Gustav has been fundamental in introducing various DEIA training initiatives, and in 2022, received the Luther Replogle Award for Management Improvement.
Hannah Ebbitt-Ngang
Operations Leader, Lockton
Linkedin - hannah-ebbitt-ngang-863a5725
Hannah joined Lockton following roles at AXA, Marsh and Aon and is the Chairperson of the Women in Lockton (WiL) Associate Resource Group.
John Casey
President & Managing Director, CNBC International
Linkedin - john-casey-aa9363a
Proud DEI advocate and highly-respected journalist John successfully led through the pandemic, maintaining the organisation’s status as the top business and financial news brand worldwide.
Katherine Gansallo
Diversity and Inclusion Director, LSEG
Linkedin - katherine-gansallo
Katherine leads on all group-wide D&I activities, internal campaigns and ambitions, creating a global programme to enhance employment policies at LSEG.
Katie Neeves FRSA
Founder, Cool2BTrans
Linkedin - katie-neeves
Katie came out as trans in 2018, founding Cool2BTrans to support and inspire trans people and encourage others to be allies.
Keri Gilder
Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board, Colt Technology Services
Linkedin - kerigilder
As CEO, Keri is passionate about Diversity, Inclusion and the future of tech, directing Colt as a leading digital infrastructure company.
Maxine Ansah
Founder and leader of Black@Kearney Europe, Kearney
Linkedin - maxine-ansah-273021b3
Maxine is fundamental in promoting Diversity and Inclusion at Kearney where she serves as a Global Ombudsperson and a Global Wellbeing Ambassador.
Rachel Osikoya
Head of Culture, Well-being and Inclusion, LSEG
Linkedin - rachel-osikoya-94a4a82
Rachel has over 20 years of global experience driving Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion strategies in large organisations.
Stephanie Carr
Enterprise Architect & Leader Mfamily Network, Metro Bank (UK)
Linkedin - stephaniedenisecarr
Stephanie leads Metro Bank’s first family-focused colleague network, Mfamily, and is active in Inclusion networks on gender, sexuality and families.
Theo Sibiya
Partner & Managing Director, Kearney Africa
Linkedin - theo-sibiya-1352b64
Theo has over 23 years industry and consulting experience, both public and private; he strives to make workplace Equlity the norm.
HR DIVERSITY CHAMPION
Amanda Walters
Senior Workplace Innovation Advisor, U.S. Department of State
Linkedin - amanda-“mandy”-walters-a860671
With 11 years HR experience in the U.S. Diplomatic Service and 13 years in the private sector, Mandy continuously advocates for Diversity and Inclusion.
Bronwyn Tinker-Kelly
Global Head of Learning, Kearney
Linkedin - bronwynkelly
Bronwyn has responsibility for end-to end people development of all employees. She is a member of the Belonging@Kearney, PROUD Allyship and Black@Kearney Allyship committees.
Jig Ramji
Group Head of Talent, LSEG
Linkedin - jigramji
Jig sets the D&I strategy at LSEG, facilitating a six-fold increase in the global D&I team to positively create global change.
John Robarts
Managing Director, Global Head of HR for Global Markets, UBS
Linkedin - john-robarts-9490551
Having contributed to seminars on facilitating disability Inclusion in the corporate sphere, John uses his role to produce positive change.
Kristin Rodney
Workforce DEI, REI
Linkedin - kristinrodney
Kristin is responsible for the leadership of REI’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy and plans; she is committed to having courageous conversations.
Marie-Helene Tyack
Global Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging Business Partner, Allianz Commercial
Linkedin - marie-helene-tyack-32819421
An out queer woman, Marie-Helene places Diversity front and centre at Allianz. She is Chair of the Allianz Global Pride Board.
Rebecca Otter
Director, Global HR Practice, Leathwaite
Linkedin - rebecca-otter-75b46522
Rebecca believes that Equality is a universal right, partnering with CEOs, Boards and Executive Committees to find the very best talent.
Sanchia Alasia
Programme Manager, Advence HE
Linkedin - sanchiaalasia
An award-winning specialist in Diversity and HR, Sanchia has over 15 years’ experience in creating cultures where staff feel supported.
Shelly McNamara
Chief Equality & Inclusion Officer and Executive Vice President, P&G
Linkedin - shellymcnamara-writer
Shelly has expanded LGBTQIA employee groups globally at P&G, and is an active member of P&G’s Corporate Women’s Leadership Team.
Maria Loumpourdi
Global Head of Talent Development, Betsson Group
Linkedin - maria-loumpourdi
Maria is a distinguished leader, mentor, and coach. She is a trailblazer, propelling the Diversity and Inclusion agenda forward within the iGaming industry in Europe and beyond.
HEAD OF DIVERSITY
Ama Ocansey
UK Head of Diversity and Inclusion, BNP Paribas
Linkedin - ama-ocansey
Ama is dedicated to promoting Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace, heading up DE&I practices at BNP Paribas across the UK.
Hayden Majajas
Head of Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Takeda
Linkedin - haydenmajajas
Hayden is a global DEI leader focused on powering more equitable society; he is an active philanthropist and community leader.
Joy Fitzgerald
Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, UnitedHealth Group
Linkedin - joyfitz
Joy leads strategies and initiatives that create a culture of innovation and performance and is a dynamic speaker and strategic thought partner.
Khushboo Patel
Head of Engagement and Inclusion, Metro Bank (UK)
Linkedin - khushboo—patel
Khushboo leads on Diversity at Metro Bank, using her lived experience as an Asian, disabled woman to shape intersectional Inclusion.
Nina Goswami
Head of Inclusion UK, Clifford Chance
Linkedin - nina-goswami
Nina drives diverse representation through data, and was previously the BBC’s Creative Diversity Lead heading up the 50:50 The Equality Project.
Rubén Alejandro Ramirez
Group Head Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Syngenta Group
Linkedin - rubenalejandro
Rubén draws on his extensive background in Diversity, implementing the company’s D&I strategy for 57,000 employees across over 100 countries.
Sacha de Klerk
Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Norton Rose Fulbright
Linkedin - sachadeklerk
Working on both individual learning and systemic change, Sacha has developed many of Norton Rose Fulbright’s Employee Resource Groups globally.
Sheena Chaudhry
Senior Director Global Diversity and Inclusion, Canada Goose
Linkedin - sheenachaudhry
With over 20 years’ HR experience Sheena was named one of Canada’s Top Five Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Leaders by Women’s Executive Network.
Victoria Edwards
Head of Talent & Inclusion - International, Lockton
Linkedin - victoria-edwards-3537a313
Vic has revolutionised Lockton’s Diversity agenda internationally, drawing on her experience of working in various industries and countries.
SENIOR EXECUTIVES
Alex Liu
Managing Partner and Chairman, Kearney
Linkedin - alexliu7
Alex is also Kearney’s Chief Diversity Officer. He speaks regularly on matters of culture, justice and joy, hosting the popular podcast Joy@Work.
David Schwimmer
Chief Executive Officer, LSEG
Linkedin - davidschwimmer
David holds Inclusion at the heart of LSEG’s strategy, enabling change, accountability and alignment across the Group, by embedding an inclusive, high-performing culture.
Gail Peterson
Chief Marketing Officer, Ecolab
Linkedin - gail-peterson-she-her-8245a9
Gail champions Diversity at Ecolab, founding the Black Leaders Forum and is a member of Ecolab’s Diversity and Inclusion Council.
Lin Yue
Executive Director, Goldman Sachs Asset Management
Linkedin - lin-yue-2021
A thought leader delivering the intersection of Diversity, culture and behavioural science to business. Lin is also the President of the Rising Network in London.
Nina Pusek
Global Senior Manager Belonging, Bacardi
Linkedin - nina-pusek
Nina is a Diversity & Inclusion expert with 10 years’ experience, driving Bacardi’s Diversity program build an inclusive workplace.
Sadaf Parvaiz
Global Enterprise Inclusion & Diversity Leader, GHD
Linkedin - sadaf-parvaiz-cpa-ca-9229b317
Appointed the first Global I&D Leader, Sadaf led on the development of GHD’s inaugural Diversity strategy across 200 offices globally.
Sarah Helm
Principal, Kearney
Linkedin - sarah-helm-70a74011
Collaborating to accelerate DE&I journeys, Sarah works to design pathways and metrics for success, focusing on both Kearney’s clients and communities.
Sharon Peake
Founder & CEO, Shape Talent Ltd
Linkedin - sharonpeake
With over 20 years’ experience, Sharon is a chartered psychologist and coach. She founded Shape Talent in 2017 to accelerate meaningful progress in gender Equity.
Tiger Tyagarajan
President and Chief Executive Officer, Genpact LLC
Linkedin - tigertyagarajan
Tiger is passionate about Diversity and leads Genpact’s commitment in fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace.
Wallace Wang
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Partner, Vice President, Barclays
Linkedin - wallacewang66
Wallace leads Inclusion through talent management and organisational development. He is a certified Executive Coach and Neuroscience Leadership certified practitioner.
PROFESSIONALS IN INDUSTRY
Christine Palmer
Chief Risk Officer, Santander UK
Linkedin - christine-palmer-61803719b
Christine is a true Diversity and Inclusion leader. She is Executive Committee Sponsor for REACH, Santander’s race, ethnicity and cultural heritage network.
Deon Pillay
Head of Marketing Operations, Legal & General Investment Management
Linkedin - deonpillay
Deon is a culture carrier and Diversity champion, working tirelessly to drive LGBTQIA Inclusion both internally and in the wider industry.
Fraser Longden
Chief Operations Officer, Wickes
Linkedin - fraser-longden-69b6b32
Fraser uses his position at Wickes to drive tangible and effective change within the business to create a more diverse and inclusive environment.
Jacqui Lloyd
Head of Apprenticeships & Diversity Programmes, Citi
Linkedin - jacquilloyd
An award-winning LGBTQIA speaker and advocate, Jacqui enables and empowers talent at Citi. She is Co-Chair of our Citi LGBT+ Network - PRIDE.
Murray Auchincloss
Interim CEO, bp
Linkedin - murray-auchincloss-33bba580
Murray is a committed advocate for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. For him, Diversity is not just only about fairness, it’s key to business success.
Sarah Rench
Data, AI and Industry Solutions Global COE Director, Avanade
Linkedin - sarah-rench
As European Executive Sponsor of PRISM, Avanade’s LGBTQIA network, Sarah has demonstrated outstanding leadership and advocacy for women, the LGBTQIA community and other underrepresented groups.
Stacia Jones
Vice President, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Action, Employee Relations & Compliance, lululemon
Linkedin - stacia-marie-jones-esq
Stacia is focused on incorporating Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action into every business area; she is an inspirational, results- driven, people-focused leader.
Tom Shropshire
General Counsel & Company Secretary, Diagio
Linkedin - tom-shropshire-666505122
A leader in Inclusion and Diversity, Tom is a Steering Committee member of the Parker Review, consulting on the ethnic Diversity of UK boards.
Yasmin Diamond
Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs, IHG Resorts & Hotels
Linkedin - yasmin-diamond-cb-27637619
Championing a diverse culture, Yasmin is a role model and mentor. She is a member of IHG’s Global DE&I Board, setting IHG’s inclusivity agenda.
Dr. Zaheer Ahmad MBE
Founder, EqualityX
Linkedin - zahmadmbe
A global leader of D&I over the last two decades, Zaheer started EqualityX to celebrate outstanding Muslim talent and champion the achievements of inclusive Muslim employers.
DISABILITY NETWORK
Disability & Neurodiversity Employee Resource Groups
AMS
Linkedin - weareams
These networks collaborate to build a community that thrives on being authentic, bold and passionate in their approach to Inclusion.
Adapt Network
Atos
Linkedin - atos
The Atos Adapt network supports employees with disabilities to reach their full potential in the workplace, assisting with work adjustments.
ENABLE
Bayer
Linkedin - Bayer
ENABLE supports employees who have disabilities or family members with disabilities, acting as a network to help them thrive whilst maintaining focus.
Disability Confidence Network
GSK
Linkedin - GSK
The Disability Confidence Network is dedicated to ensuring employees feel valued and able to reach their potential through Inclusion, awareness, education, access to workplace adaptations and advocacy.
ACE
Jacobs
Linkedin - Jacobs
ACE (Access. Connect. Empower) champions accessibility, community and opportunity for caregivers and employees with disabilities, providing both information and networking.
Neurodiversity Network
Legal & General Group
Linkedin - legal-&-general
Among other goals, Neurodiversity Network aims to remove barriers faced by neurodiverse colleagues and improve talent development of L&G’s existing neurodiverse pool.
Disability at Microsoft
Microsoft
Linkedin - Microsoft
Disability at Microsoft creates spaces for discussion, support and awareness, connecting with key stakeholders across the organisation to embed accessibility.
DAWN, Disability, AWareness Network
PwC
Linkedin - PwC
DAWN inspires a sense of community, empowering and supporting diverse talent for both members with lived experience of disability and allies.
Sodexo Organization for disAbilities Resources (SOAR)
Sodexo
Linkedin - Sodexo
SOAR raises awareness, provides education and resources, and proactively provides outreach to create a culture that embraces, values and fully utilises those with disabilities.
Wavemaker Enable
Wavemaker
Linkedin - wavemakerglobal
Enable’s objective is to create an equitable working environment for everyone, irrespective of their neurological, psychological or physical differences.
ETHNICITY NETWORK
Allianz GRACE
Allianz Technology and Allianz Services
Linkedin - allianz-technology
Linkedin - allianz-services
GRACE acts as an enabler to raise awareness and visibility on racial and ethnic Diversity, ensuring an inclusive, safe and bias-free workplace for all employees
Together Network
Atos
Linkedin - Atos
The Together Network has emerged as a leading force in promoting ethnic Diversity and Inclusion within Atos, with a message of advocating excellence in cultural Diversity.
FT Embrace
Financial Times
Linkedin - financial-times
FT Embrace works to inform and educate individuals about BAME experiences and raises cultural awareness through open discussions and events.
OneWorld
Jacobs
Linkedin - Jacobs
OneWorld fosters a diverse environment to collaborate, welcome and celebrate differences in a safe space, providing cross-cultural engagement.
Black@Kearney Network
Kearney
Linkedin - Kearney
Black@Kearney Network reflects the cultural growth of Kearney offices globally, notably engaging the next generation through the Student Lab Programme.
Culture Club
Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM)
Linkedin - legal-&-general-investment-management
Culture Club ERG promotes and celebrates the understanding and appreciation of multiculturalism, Diversity and allyship through collaboration, dialogue, Inclusion and action
Asian Affinity Network
LSEG
Linkedin - London-stock-exchange-group
LSEG’s Asian Affinity Network embodies its cultural intent, partnering with leadership to increase the progression of employees with Asian heritage.
Fusion
Paramount
Linkedin - paramount-pictures
Fusion champions cultural Diversity throughout the business. It celebrates, promotes and changes how employees view cultural Diversity.
Origins, Nationality and Ethnicity (ONE) ERG
Standard Chartered
Linkedin - standardchartered
ONE engages Standard Chartered in dialogue, educates the workforce on ethnic Diversity and supports the implementation of D&I strategy.
Wavemaker Roots
Wavemaker
Linkedin - wavemakerglobal
Newly rebuilt, the Roots community continues to grow and its work has expanded beyond Wavemaker to the advertising industry and local community more broadly.
LGBTQIA NETWORKS
Glamazon
Amazon
Linkedin - Amazon
Glamazon began as an email chain in 1999, and now it focuses on community projects, civil rights and Pride Month activities.
LGBTQ+ and Allies ERG
AMS
Linkedin - AMS
AMS’s LGBTQ+ and Allies ERG is committed to creating an environment where the LGBTQIA+ community is visible, heard, and proud.
RainbowNet
Deutsche Post DHL Group
Linkedin - deutsche-post-und-dhl
Establised in 2008, RainbowNet provides a platform for LGBTQIA+ employees to share their experiences and has members across the globe.
PRIDE at Google
Linkedin - google
Pride at Google believes that authenticity should always be embraced. They are working to create spaces of belonging for LGBTQ+ communities.
PRIDE
JTI
Linkedin - JTI
An employee-led group, PRIDE brings people together from all levels, offering peer-to-peer support, raising awareness and providing a safe space.
Proud
Kearney
Linkedin - Kearney
Proud focuses on visibility, ally engagement, intersectionality and recruitment, and Kearney now has inclusion scores of over 100 points.
Lockton Pride
Lockton
Linkedin - lockton-companies
Lockton Pride are committed to bringing together all members of the LGBTQIA community and its Allies through education and awareness.
myGwork
myGwork
Linkedin - myGwork
myGwork is the largest global business network community of LGBTQ+ professionals, graduates and inclusive employers, ensuring a safe space in the workplace.
Proud
Paramount
Linkedin - paramount-pictures
Proud aims to enrich the professional and personal development of LGBTQIA employees at Paramount globally, by promoting community, cause and culture.
PROUD Brazil
Syngenta Group
Linkedin - syngentagroup
PROUD Brazil creates a supportive environment for Syngenta’s LGBTQIA colleagues, with 3,000 people now participating annually in its Pride Day events.
WOMEN'S NETWORKS
EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women
EY
Linkedin - EY
The EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women connects women entrepreneurs with advice and resources, with its membership reaching over 800 across 55 countries.
FT Women
Financial Times
Linkedin - Financial-Times
FT Women runs events and networking opportunities to educate, empower and advance its employees, represented by networks in London and New York.
Lean In Circle
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Linkedin - ihghotels&resorts
IHG’s growing global network of Lean In Circles empowers its female colleagues to realise their ambitions, providing advice and sounding boards.
BPW International
International Federation of Business and Professional Women
Linkedin - international-federation-of-business-and-professional-women-be
With networks of professional women in over 100 countries, BPW International develops career potential through mentoring, networking, empowerment programmes and more.
Women’s Network
Kearney
Linkedin - Kearney
One of the longest-standing networks at Kearney, The Women’s Network is committed to recruiting, advancing and supporting the careers of its female employees.
Women of Kellogg (WOK)
Kellogg
Linkedin - kellogg-company
WOK is Kellogs’s largest ERG and is committed to accelerating gender equity progress to increase female representation across all areas of the business.
Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN)
McDonalds
Linkedin - mcdonald’s-corporation
The GWLN was established in 2022 to foster relationships, support career development and connect female role models with mentors.
Women’s Business Alliance
Morgan Stanley
Linkedin - morgan-stanley
The Women’s Business Alliance was launched in 2011 to promote career development for women, providing advice and support alongside business relationship building.
Women of Nike & Friends Network (WON)
Nike
Linkedin - Nike
Women of Nike & Friends (WON) empowers, inspires and invests in women at Nike, investing in three areas: Career, Champion and Connect.
WeConnect International
WeConnect International
Linkedin - weconnectinternational
WEConnect International drives money into the hands of women business owners, representing 16,000 people across 135 countries in 2022.