As UK CEO of Bupa, David is committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment for LGBT+ people. Under his leadership, Bupa UK have tested all their policies to ensure they’re LGBT-friendly and updated maternity policies to support same sex couples. David has supported a broad range of initiatives including supporting his regional leaders in welcoming transgender staff, and working to recruit more transgender employees. He led the launch of a new Code of Conduct in Bupa UK which makes clear that team members are never to be treated differently because of their sexual orientation. His company’s pioneering work with a corporate client saw them become the first UK-owned company to extend their employee health insurance to include gender dysphoria. He has also championed Bupa DiverCity, Bupa UK’s diversity forum, who have hosted internal awareness days for Transgender Day of Remembrance, and are stakeholders of a RoundabOUT LGBT+ committee. David’s sponsorship of diversity extends beyond Bupa. Earlier in his career, David was a Global Diversity Champion at AXA and at Barclays provided support on LGBT+ issues through its diversity programme. Outside work, David owns a small hotel which takes an active part in the gay business community and actively promotes LGBT+ inclusion – linking and advertising through pink media.
