Thomas Weber, Partner at McKinsey & Company, leads Equal at McKinsey – Europe as executive sponsor, guiding a dedicated team of 20 colleagues to enhance LGBTQ+ inclusiveness, belonging, and career advancement across the continent. He champions visible partner sponsorship through firmwide Pride communications and active engagement with colleagues to address policy gaps. Thomas has driven McKinsey’s consistent recognition as a top “Advocate” in the German Pride Index and Workplace Pride Benchmark. During WorldPride Amsterdam, he sponsored global celebrations and a conference for trans and non-binary employees, fostering community and feedback. Recognizing rising challenges for LGBTQ+ acceptance, he convened senior external leaders and clients to maintain visibility and dialogue. Thomas also supports leadership development through LGBTQ+ forums and masterclasses, emphasizing inclusion across the full gender spectrum, particularly for trans and non-binary colleagues.
