Since launching Elsevier Pride a decade ago, Michiel Kolman has transformed LGBTQ+ inclusion at Elsevier. As Senior Vice President of Research Networks, Michiel has expanded the ERG to 15 global chapters, achieving top scores in benchmarks like Workplace Pride and HRC. He has partnered with myGwork to attract LGBTQ+ talent and supported initiatives like HIV education in Indonesia. Externally, Michiel co-chairs Workplace Pride, shaping global LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion, and has served as the first openly gay President of the International Publishers Association. His leadership has advanced diversity in publishing and beyond, making him a visible advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
