Rupert is the Co-Chair of LGBT & Ally Network and Co-Founder of CS LGBT Ally Program, where he featured as the primary subject in the “Ally Video” which was distributed globally and formed part of CS’ ‘Dignity at Work’ training. He has actively worked with the D&I function to update LGBT* policies and he has worked with the Procurement team to update supplier diversity policies. In 2016 he launched the CS LGBT Ally Program in CS’ new Dublin Branch. As one of the younger Directors in CS he mentors Graduates and Interns as an ‘out’ and visible role model. Externally he is the longest standing of the Interbank LGBT Forum, a member of the OUTstanding Communications Committee, a Role Model with DRM and a member of its Advisory Panel and an active Stonewall supporter.




