Matt is responsible for developing and delivering Virgin Money’s ‘Everyones Better Off’ ambition to be a welcoming place to work for all, where everyone is equally engaged. They have delivered a “Summer of Pride” campaign, sponsoring and supporting 10 Pride events countrywide to enhance attractiveness to the LGBT+ community as an employer. He actively role models within the company, mentoring and supporting Affinity Group events. He has also encouraged their initiative in the North East to connect businesses to form an LGBT network and has supported hosting Stonewall to enable in the Trans Manifesto consultation. Externally he supports diversity and inclusion in the widest sense, speaking at a number of companies this year (BAE Systems, Diageo, Marsh Maclennan) and high profile events including the Lord Mayor of London’s “Power of Diversity” series. Additionally Matt is Chair of OUTstanding’s Communications Committee, a member of the Advisory Board, and a strong supporter of OUTstanding in its efforts.
