Sue Fox, CEO, HSBC Channel Islands and Isle of Man has been recognised in 11th position in the ‘OUTstanding 50 Ally Executives List’ as part of the OUTstanding Role Models 2020 for the fourth year.
Sue is the executive sponsor of HSBC Channel Islands and Isle of Man’s ‘D+I (Diversity and Inclusion) Allies’ group. Within this, a group of self-nominated employees puts on events, training and writes articles to overcome taboos and give colleagues deeper insights, and highlights bias and discrimination (conscious or unconscious).
In 2020, Sue also ran a dedicated Diversity and Inclusion employee webinar where LGBT+ colleagues shared their lived experience and she emphasised her inclusive work ethic and values, also challenging conscious and unconscious bias. This is in addition to her ongoing efforts to advocate the importance of diversity and inclusion in all her communications in the Bank.
Commenting on her inclusion the list, Sue said: “I am passionate about nurturing an inclusive workplace and being a role model to inspire others to break down barriers to opportunities. I advocate for diversity of experience, thought and culture being the basis for good business and believe that everyone has the right to feel valued, bring their whole self to work and achieve great things because of, and not in spite of, their differences.
“I am very proud to have been placed on this prestigious list again and am pleased that our work as a Bank to encourage diversity and inclusion is making a real difference and gaining recognition”.
OUTstanding is part of INvolve, the global membership organisation and consultancy championing diversity and inclusion in business. Through the delivery of events, programmes, thought leadership and advisory services, INvolve helps firms drive cultural change and create inclusive workplaces where any individual can succeed.
Suki Sandhu OBE, Founder and CEO of INvolve, commented: “I’m thrilled to be celebrating another amazing group of LGBT+ and Ally Role Models from across the globe who are championing inclusion and inspiring the next generation of talent. LGBT+ discrimination is still prevalent across the world and Role Models are essential to change perceptions and show everyone that you can be successful in business while also being your authentic self at work”.
