Antoine Mercadel, VP of Employee Experience at Criteo, leverages his senior leadership role to advance LGBTQ+ inclusion beyond his organization. By openly sharing his journey as an LGBTQ+ parent during Criteo’s Proud LGBTQ+ Parents event, he brings visibility to often underrepresented experiences, fostering authentic representation. Antoine connects the lessons of Pride to leadership and team-building, emphasizing inclusion as integral to organizational success. His influence extends to tangible workplace improvements, such as implementing all-gender restrooms in key offices, enhancing daily respect and affirmation for transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse colleagues. Through his active role in Criteo’s Pride Community and participation in events like Barcelona Pride, Antoine bridges internal culture with the broader LGBTQ+ movement. His leadership exemplifies how visibility paired with responsibility can transform inclusion from concept to lived experience.
