Under Lee Marshall’s leadership, The Church of England Pensions Board has become a beacon of diversity and inclusion. As co-founder of the Church House LGBT Network, Lee has cultivated a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ employees, championing allyship and visibility. He has spearheaded initiatives such as mentoring staff, promoting board diversity, and ensuring annual reporting on trustee diversity, which has resulted in 58% of board members being women. Lee is an accomplished advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion, regularly speaking at high-profile organizations and events globally. His external efforts include advising groups lobbying the Seychelles government on hate crime legislation, which was successfully enacted in 2024. Recognized with the Canterbury Cross in 2023, by the Archbishop of Canterbury, for his contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, Lee continues to challenge barriers and promote intersectional inclusion, ensuring workplaces and communities are safe, equitable, and empowering for all.
