Checking-IN – A Hospitality Perspective

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  Liam Rezende

  Sr. Manager, Maketing & Communications
  Hyatt

  Originally from Trinidad and Tobago but based in London, I have over ten years' experience in the hospitality and tourism industry. A champion of LGBT+ inclusivity, I'm currently the global co-chair of HyPride, Hyatt's LGBT+ Employee Resource Group, leading on strategies and campaigns to engage internal and external LGBT+ and ally communities. I also launched the first international HyPride chapter in the UK in 2015. Ranking fourth in the 2019 Top 50 Outstanding & Yahoo Finance LGBT+ Future Leaders list, I've also spoken at the House of Commons on the impact of anti-LGBT+ laws across the Commonwealth. Additionally, in 2018 I co-founded Checking-IN, an industry network for LGBT+ professionals and allies working in the hospitality industry.

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  Zoe Schulz (She/Her)

  Journalist and Content Editor
  myGwork

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  Nathan Nalla

  Director
  Be The Riot

  I began this journey in Diversity & Inclusion a few years ago when working for a charity that focused on social integration. I saw first-hand the benefits of having people from all different backgrounds working together, breaking down barriers and achieving great things for society. As a man who is racialised as Black and identifies as gay, I try to use my personal experiences to shape my work. In doing this work, I care most about honesty and creating space to have open conversations about what can sometimes be very personal and quite challenging issues.

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  Eugenio Pirri FCIPD

  Chief People & Culture Officer
  Dorchester Collection

  A multi-award winning industry leader, Eugenio Pirri has dedicated his 30-year career to ensuring that people are the cornerstone of every business decision. An ardent advocate for diversity and inclusion across all aspects of operation, Pirri has pioneered several pivotal initiatives for Dorchester Collection, including the We Care philosophy. Under the wider umbrella of We Care, Pirri launched the global RESPECT initiative to wholly champion an environment where all employees feel valued and treasured. Dedicated to celebrating individuality and the brilliance it adds to Dorchester Collection’s company culture, Pirri and his team bring diversity and inclusion to life via training, education and consistent employee recognition. With particular focus on all protected classes under the Human Rights Act, Pirri introduced coaching, mentoring and diversity celebrations to showcase the truly inclusive environment of Dorchester Collection. He also conducts Diversity and Inclusion workshops within the firm, working with hotels to support local charities in order to advance the company’s important message of inclusivity.

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  Charlotte Weatherall

  Director of Sales & Marketing
  The Langham, London

  Fortunate to have 20 years experience within the luxury hotel, resort and retail industries, working across all business segments both internationally and in the UK market. A proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, married to wife, Emily and living on the outskirts of London in Surrey.

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