Stephen has ensured that WHSmith is an extremely open and inclusive workplace, with many examples of successful LGBT+ senior management showing that they walk the talk when it comes to welcoming diverse individuals into the company. This attitude is facilitated by a results driven culture, where individuals are praised and promoted on merit, regardless of their gender, sexuality, age, race or disability. Externally, Stephen has been a mentor on the OUTstanding mentoring programme for the past year, and recently became a Top Tier Ambassador for Stonewall. He regularly has speaking engagements on the topic of LGBT+ issues in the workplace, most recently to a team of senior managers at BNP Paribas in London, and attends various events focusing on LGBT+ inclusion.
