Kevin Ha is an accomplished Executive Director of Leveraged Finance at SMBC Group who has been a driving force for LGBTQ+ inclusion. As Co-Chair and Founder of Niji EMEA, SMBC’s LGBTQ+ network, Kevin has raised awareness on topics like intersectionality, mental health, and allyship. He successfully advocated for senior management accountability for D&I, diversity goals in performance reviews, and is exploring ways for better data collection on SMBC’s LGBTQ+ staff. Externally, Kevin co-created the Japanese LGBTQ+ network “Sakura,” fostering safe spaces and sharing best practices among financial institutions. His personal journey as a child of refugee parents inspires his commitment to representation and equity, ensuring individuals from diverse backgrounds can thrive authentically.
