Episode 8 - Simon Vella

In this episode, Dan Robertson, MD of FAIRER Consulting speaks with Jack Guest, Senior Group Inclusion Advisor at HSBC. Jack shares insights from his career journey - as well as his experience of working in different countries and cultures as an LGBTQ+ professional. Jack also shares some clear advice for organisations who do operate globally on how they are able to tackle inclusion whilst being mindful of different cultures and experiences.

In this episode, Lorraine Twist, Director at Hays speaks with Brian Ashmead-Siers, Partner at KPMG. Brian shares his experience of working in a traditionally corporate industry as an LGBTQ+ professional - and how he was able to bring his full self to work.

In this episode, Jo Allsop, Director at Hays speaks with Louise Christian-Barrett, Interim Head of People Development at GSMA. Louise shares her experience of LGBTQ+ inclusivity throughout her career, as well as inclusivity advice for organisations through a HR-lens.

In this episode, Robin Sturmey, Head of Marketing at Hays UK&I speaks with Simon Vella, CMO at Ascot Lloyd. Simon shares insights from his marketing career - and how he was able to come out in the workplace. Simon shares how organisations have shifted over the years to better support the LGBTQ+ community.

In this episode, Adele Callaghan, Senior Business Director at Hays speaks with Matthew Flanagan-Roberts - formerly of Squire Patton Boggs and now a Corporate Lawyer at Lookers. Matthew speaks about his experience in coming out in the workplace and his advice for a more inclusive workplace.

In this episode, Geoff Collings, Director at Hays speaks to Keiren Sharman, Deputy Head of Debt Solutions at Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets. Keiren shares his experience of starting his career in finance where he found it difficult to be his true authentic self. Keiran talks about his experience of coming out in the workplace, and advice for professionals and employers alike.

In this episode, Gary Sheldrake, Senior Business Director at Hays speaks with Lynne Hamilton, Principal Management Consultant at Mott MacDonald. Lynne who is the co-chair of the LGBTQ+ network at Mott MacDonald shares her experience as an LGBTQ+ professional, and advice for employers when setting up an employee resource group.

In this episode, Maureen Lynch, MD of Hays Ireland speaks with Roman Podolczuk, Associate Partner at IBM. Roman shares his experiences of being an LGBTQ+ professional as well as his advice on setting up a LGBTQ+ employee network.

Carl Jason Austin-Behan OBE is a British former politician and community activist who currently serves as LGBT adviser to the Mayor of Greater Manchester. He served as Lord Mayor of Manchester from May 2016 to May 2017, being its first openly gay Lord Mayor. In this episode, Carl is interviewed by Tessa Hollingworth, where he shares his career journey, experiences, and advice for viewers.

In this episode, Paul Gibbens, Director of Engineering at Hays speaks with Amanda McKay - Director of Quality at AWE. Amanda shares her career journey as well as her experience as a trans woman working in engineering. Amanda talks about her transition, being able to be her authentic self and the experience she's felt since as a woman working in a male dominated sector.