Suresh Raj has driven sustained LGBTQ+ inclusion by transforming organizational culture from within, championing equitable hiring and diverse talent involvement to leverage lived experiences for business growth. As Chief Growth Officer at M+C Saatchi, he has shaped industry agendas through influential media panels, including the Cannes Lions Festival’s “Performative Panic: Brand Overreaction and the LGBTQ+ Backlash,” and delivered keynotes at global summits such as LGBTQ+@Work in Madrid and the upcoming Out & Equal Summit in Seattle. Serving as Chair of the ANA LGBTQ+ Forum, Vice Chair of the Marketing Society, and Board Member of Out & Equal, Suresh mentors LGBTQ+ talent across North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM. With over 30 years in the industry, he advocates for visibility and action amid challenging DEI climates, emphasizing measurable business and societal growth through authentic inclusion.
