Since joining BCG in 2022, Darshan Gupta has been a driving force for LGBTQ+ inclusion, leading the Pride@BCG India network as India Node since 2024 and serving as co-Lead for the Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC) APAC network. Over the years, they have co-curated and presented at 150+ Pride events, workshops, and trainings, engaging over 1,500+ colleagues, doubling the ally network, and achieving 1.5x growth in member sign-ups. Darshan has also advanced inclusive recruiting initiatives through webinars, job fairs, and campus engagements, expanding LGBTQ+ talent outreach. They integrated 33+ queer-owned businesses into BCG’s supplier network and secured €11,000+ in CSR funding for NGOs supporting 1,600+ queer and trans individuals. Beyond BCG, Darshan mentors TransQueer professionals, volunteers at community events, and advocates for inclusive workplaces through public engagements. Darshan’s lived experience as a Queer leader and their commitment to intersectional inclusion makes them a trailblazer in advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion at and beyond BCG.
