Nick is the co-head of the Asia Pacific LGBTQ+ Network. As a senior leader and visible LGBTQ+ MD ally, Nick showcases advocacy through amplifying employee resource group events, participating in speaking engagements, and actively sponsoring LGBTQ+ professionals in leadership pipeline programs. This has contributed to consistent LGBTQ+ representation in the firm’s MD promotions. As a sponsor of the Gays, Lesbians, and Mates Network GLaM in Australia and New Zealand, he engages senior allies by sharing his story and encouraging leaders to attend ERG events and training. As a result of his efforts, GLaM has the region’s highest LGBTQ+ membership ratio. To truly understand the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community, Nick invites ERG leaders to Asia Pacific Inclusion Committee meetings to share their thoughts and support needed from the firm’s senior leadership. He also works with MD allies to host closed-door listening sessions to ensure community members feel supported. To ensure GS is equipped with LGBTQ+ related topics in the workplace, Nick has been sponsoring regional training, such as Dialogues on Allyship, Straight Talk, and LGBTQ+ Reverse Mentoring, which saw over 1000 employees attending from the Asia Pacific region.
