Keynote + How to use ERGs as support networks

Outline: The ongoing Covid-19 global pandemic continues to have a disproportionate impact on the lives of LGBTQ+ people with an elevated risk of domestic and family violence and “increased social isolation and anxiety”, to date over 220 Pride celebrations around the world have either been cancelled or have been postponed and we know that many LGBTQ+ people are struggling to access HIV treatment and other medical services.

Not only may many of these people may be employees and colleagues in your businesses but all these contributing factors could be greatly impacting on their wellbeing and staff morale. Join LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Groups leaders as they deep dive into a discussion on how to use ERGs as support network. The panel will also discuss how networks can be used to encourage people to come out and be themselves.

Hear from Benjamin Firth - Associate Director EY as he delivers the morning’s opening keynote.

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Speakers:

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Benjamin Firth

Communications and Engagement Leader, LGBT+ Network Co-Chair
EY

Ben is Communications and Engagement Leader at EY in the UK. He’s also Co-Chair of Unity, EY’s LGBT+ employee network and a trustee of the charity, MindOut. Ben has over 15 years of corporate communications experience, gained through a variety of sectors in the UK and Australia. He’s passionate about working with leaders to drive positive change, business outcomes and inclusive cultures – all through compelling communication. Prior to EY, Ben spent eight years at the Financial Services Authority and Financial Conduct Authority working in internal and change communications throughout the financial crisis and shake-up of financial services regulation. Before then, he worked in corporate PR at Sydney Opera House and the University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Born and raised in Gloucestershire, Ben regularly gets back to the Cotswolds to enjoy the countryside and see his family. He met his Partner while living in Australia. They moved to the UK in 2008 and have been living in North London since. When Ben’s not at a spin class with Psycle London or more recently doing a HIIT at home, he’s usually at the theatre or socialising with friends.

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Damien Shieber

Head of Culture, Inclusion and Experience
Santander UK

Damien is the Head of Culture, Inclusion and Experience for Santander UK plc. Alongside the role at Santander, Damien sits on the HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter Industry Board as the UK Banking representative and on the Business in the Community Wellbeing Leadership Team with the aim to build a movement that is committed to positioning health and wellbeing as strategic boardroom issues with a particular focus on mental health; driving collective action through evidence-based, practical solutions.

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Chloë Davies

Founder & CEO
It Takes A Village Collective

Chloe Davies is an award winning founder, creative, a passionate social impact consultant, chef, and entrepreneur who has dedicated much of her 20+ year career campaigning for inclusion and equality in all spaces, whether in-house at agency level, corporate organisations or through wider community engagement. With over 15 years of experience in retail, artist management, and PR, Chloe has honed her expertise in leadership, social impact and inclusive representation. Her work centres around authentic storytelling, creating spaces of belonging, mental health & well-being, self-empowerment, culture change and workplace advocacy. Simply put, she is trying to change the world for the better. In April 2023 she founded ‘It Takes A Village’ - a global collective for Black women in advertising, media, marketing and comms who's mission is to celebrate & champion them, for their talents to be seen, heard & amplified and together shape the collective industries into a space where Black women can have agency and succeed.

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Preston Taylor

Head of Supplier Content Programmes
RS Group

Preston is Chairman of the employee-led, SPECTRUM LGBTQ+ community within RS Components, in his own words "I believe everyone should be able to bring their true selves to work. We have created an open and honest environment, whilst shining a light on diversity and inclusion through our campaigns and events. As a proud transman, I am always willing to answer questions, provide insight, mentor, guide, or just listen." Preston is currently Head of Supplier Content Programmes and divides his time between digital transformation and his tireless work for the community. "Be Yourself. Everyone Else Is Already Taken" - Oscar Wilde

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Peter Lewin

Senior Director, Global Direct-to-Consumer Strategy, Growth & Investment, and Global Loyalty Lead
Levi Strauss & Co.

Peter Lewin is Senior Director of Global Direct-to-Consumer Strategy, Growth & Investment, and Global Loyalty Lead, for Levi Strauss & Co. Peter serves as a member of the Global Direct-to-Consumer Leadership Team, a founding member of the European Diversity Council, and sponsor of Unlabeled - the European LGBTQ+ and ally employee network. Previously, Peter built and ran Levi's European Strategy, AI and Consumer Insights team. Before joining Levi Strauss & Co., Peter worked in the Technology Advantage practice in BCG’s London office. He has also been a member of the Strategic Planning Group of American Express, where he led a variety of digital projects, has consulted on a freelance basis for LVMH and News International, and spent nearly a decade in investment banking with UBS in New York and London.

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	Date & Time	Jun 26, 2020
	Location	Online