Chris Barrow (He/Him/His) has worked within the Financial Services industry in the City of London for nearly twenty years, specializing in Client Servicing and Client Onboarding for various Institutional Investment Managers, and currently works in Client Institutional Onboarding at an independent Investment Management and Strategic Advisory firm . Over the last years he has extended his focus to activities supporting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) measures around LGBT+ and BAME workstreams.

Shona has over 20 years of global experience in HR brand marketing and communications. She has worked in a wide range of organizations, from start-ups to leading the global employer brand function for one of the world’s largest organizations. Shona has a proven track record of amplifying distinctive employer brand attributes and closing skills gaps through innovative marketing and communications. She is also an expert at ensuring that an organization’s Employer Brand function is a strategic enabler for achieving its corporate vision and strategy. In addition, Shona has substantial expertise in brand and marketing space within diversity, social equity, and inclusion. Shona identifies as a gay/lesbian woman and is an advocate for gender equality, LGBT+ rights and social equity for all. She lives in Brighton with her wife Sharon and dogs Jarvis and Jett.

Matt is an experienced talent management, diversity and organisational development leader with extensive experience within the financial services industry. A proven track record in inspiring others, developing effective strategies, programme execution, managing diverse teams and building partnerships.

Matt was the first in his family to go to university, is part of the LGBT+ community and also from a lower-social economic background.

Matt is responsible for the development of LGBT Great’s programmes, the strategic direction of the organisation and advising organisations on DE&I issues. Matt is also a Board Member of the Diversity Project.