As Chief Operations Office at Wickes PLC Fraser uses his position to drive tangible and effective change within the business to create a more diverse and inclusive environment. Fraser has also been the Exec Sponsor of the “Let’s do it with Pride” The LGBTQ+ Employee Network Group and worked with the Network to implement new policies, procedures, and training across the business. Over the last few years that has seen Wickes improve from Number 268 on the Stonewall Equity Benchmark to Number 11 in 2023 – the highest place retailer. Fraser is vocal in his support and Allyship of the LGBTQ+ community using his platform both inside and outside of the business to amplify the lived experience of the LGBTQ+ community and call for curiosity, empathy, and support to ensure everyone can live as their authentic self without fear or hardship. This includes speaking at industry events, working with other Cisgender, Heterosexual Executives about the role they can play and supporting the development of industry best practice guides.
