Julien Kasparian serves as Executive Sponsor of UK Pride at BNP Paribas, where he champions LGBTQ+ inclusion through visible leadership and strategic engagement. He led Securities Services’ first participation in the BNP Paribas UK Pride Client Breakfast, boosting attendance by 23% and securing cross-business line involvement, integrating DE&I into client relations. Julien also secured BNP Paribas’ sponsorship of Trans in the City, supporting trans and non-binary advocacy. His presence at the Diva Awards and fundraising for Positive East on World AIDS Day further demonstrate his commitment to community impact. Beyond LGBTQ+ initiatives, Julien advances intersectional diversity, contributing to increased representation of women professionals and widespread neurodiversity training within Securities Services. Featured in BNP Paribas’ UK Ally Programme launch, he fosters a culture where inclusion is a shared responsibility, reflected in a 50% rise in UK Pride membership.
