As an out gay CEO of a global enterprise, Robert makes a point of building progressive employee policies resulting in perfect scores on HRCs Corporate Equality Index. He builds advocacy groups and addresses codes of conduct policies to ensure welcoming and supportive corporate cultures for LGBT+ people. He has represented his companies and industry in LGBT+ Executive visibility initiatives, and has often written on his experiences in order to role model a pathway forward for others. Externally, Robert has been a keynote speaker for Out & Equal, and is active in a wide range of LGBT+ organisations. His activities have included speaking at forums and on panels, mentoring LGBT+ talent, and writing on the broader equality agenda. He is also not only an out CEO, but also serves as an openly gay Director of Constellation Brands, a publicly traded Fortune 500 company, increasing LGBT+ visibility and diversity in general on corporate boards.
