Lucy Izzard

Lucy is Executive Sponsor to TD Securities’ European ‘Forever Proud’ business resource group dedicated to addressing LGBTQ+ issues. She provides strategic direction, executive consultation, and senior-level sponsorship to reinforce the group’s aims in educating colleagues on LGBTQ+ priorities in the industry and beyond, now also supporting the community through charitable action. Lucy steers the group in identifying and troubleshooting cultural and operational barriers that impact LGBTQ+ colleagues at TD and endorses the implementation of thoughtful tactics to attract, develop and retain diverse talent. Leveraging external networks and best practice consultants, the group is shaping a workplace that celebrates, educates, and supports LGBTQ+ inclusion. From her influential position as COO, Lucy is committed to embedding diversity and inclusion as a core foundation to a meaningful career and productive work environment. She dedicates time to coaching, mentoring, and role-modeling her behavior, inspiring colleagues to meet their career growth goals, regardless of their identity.