As an openly gay senior leader, Ali works as a role model for those around her, talking openly about LGBT+ issues with colleagues and giving talks across Barclays sites in India, Scotland and England on how to create an inclusive workplace environment. She is an Ambassador for the Spectrum network within Barclays, has been a panel member for various events, and continues to work closely with the team on the strategy, providing guidance on ways to continue to grow. Most recently, she has been writing the diversity strategy for the Global COO Organisation, giving her an opportunity to promote inclusion and Chair the Service Company Diversity Forum. Ali regularly mentors LGBT+ colleagues internally, and externally is a part of the OUTstanding mentoring programme. Outside of work, she is one of the founding members of LB Women, and has been involved in panel discussions, and strategy sessions with other senior leaders to help determine and tackle some of the issues they see. She is also a Trustee of Diversity Role Models and has been on the Board for almost a year, working with them on their strategy, and as a part of the finance committee.
