George is a conduct Risk and Compliance Consultant, delivering second-line Conduct and Compliance advice and oversight. A dedicated advocate for Vulnerable Customers, George is deeply passionate about workplace Diversity & Inclusion and was recognised as an LGBT Great 2024 Top 100 Gamechanger. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Kayus Fernander is a longstanding member of Citi’s London Pride network steering committee, taking a lead on membership engagement. He has been instrumental in leading conversations about intersectionality at Citi. Kayus is also a member of Citi’s Roots Network for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) colleagues and has organised multiple joint events with the two networks. Most recently these have explored faith and sexuality, platformed Black, queer voices during Black History Month, and discussed solidarity between Black and LGBTQ+ communities’ fights for human rights. As well as speaking at these events, Kayus has written powerful internal blogs for the wider organisation about his experiences as a Black gay man and how everyone can be better allies to both LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. In 2021, Kayus was a key participant of the Pride network’s new reverse mentoring programme across the EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) region. The programme gives senior leaders the opportunity to learn from LGBTQ+ employees about their experiences at Citi and encourages them to champion diversity and inclusion in their part of the organisation. As a result of Kayus’s candid and energetic mentorship, his mentee became a huge ally for Citi’s LGBTQ+ population and this has led to the formation of a new network group chapter in that location. By sharing his own experiences in panel discussions and town halls, serving as a mentor internally and externally, organising events to promote inclusion, and engaging with senior leaders across the firm, Kayus has worked to shift mindsets, enable important discussions, and promote cultural change across the organisation.

Shreyas is an Insights and Research Consultant at LGBT Great, where they support the delivery of a wide range of research and insights projects. Having recently completed an MSc in International Relations from the University of Essex and a BSc in Economics at Symbiosis International University Pune, India, Shreyas is particularly interested in LGBTQ+ policy and current affairs. After completing their BSC, they co-founded Economikly, an open-access research platform designed to help underrepresented students publish research and gain knowledge with no monetary barriers. Before joining LGBT Great, Shreyas worked with Ogilvy in their account management department and gained experience at Routes2Roots, an India-headquartered NGO working to improve access to cultural exchange programs. Shreyas is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and has been in public lobbying and activism for LGBTQ+ protections.

Emma Cusdin has over 30 years’ experience in Human Resources
having worked for global financial services organisations. She has
lived and worked in many countries around the world at senior level.
Emma is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel &
Development. Emma is an openly trans woman, having transitioned in 2009, and she
is passionate about raising awareness of LGBTQI+ inclusion especially
trans & non-binary issues. In 2019, Emma was delighted to receive the UK Prime Minister’s Office
Points Of Light recognition for her tireless work in trans & non-binary
inclusion. In September 2020, she became a Trustee for the Human Dignity
Trust. Emma is a Director at Global Butterflies, a company that has been
extremely successful in bringing about LGBTQI+ inclusion and
acceptance within organisations around the world.

Jon is a seasoned leader in financial services with over 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as the Head of Banks, Broker-Dealers, and Insurance Client Coverage within BNY Asset Servicing. In this role, Jon oversees strategy execution and growth initiatives for this segment, focusing on both new client acquisition and strengthening existing relationships to meet the evolving needs of clients. He leads a team of financial services executives dedicated to delivering high-quality service to BNY's most significant franchise clients and is ultimately accountable for achieving financial targets for the business.

With a rich background in client relationship management and operations, Jon has held several leadership roles within BNY, spanning Europe and the UK. He is part of the International Leadership Team and serves as a Senior Management Function (SMF3) member on the Board of Directors of BNY Mellon International UK Bank.

In addition to his professional duties, Jon actively champions inclusivity at BNY through his role as the EMEA Executive Sponsor of PRISM, the bank's Employee Business Resource Group (EBRG) supporting LGBTQ+ employees. This commitment highlights Jon’s focus on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Jon began his career in 1991 within BNY’s Global Custody Operations, building on prior experience from The Royal Bank of Scotland’s Operations division, and has since contributed significantly to the financial services landscape with his strategic insights and client-centered approach.