Richard Beaven has actively mentored LGBTQ+ leaders and charity CEOs, fostering greater representation and inclusive cultures across financial services. As Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), he has been instrumental in advancing the organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion agenda, co-developing the PPF’s second dedicated DEI strategy with ambitious goals for progress and accountability. Richard champions an inclusive culture, challenging barriers to ensure every colleague feels valued and supported. Drawing on his lived experience as an openly gay executive, he uses his visibility to create opportunities and demonstrate that authenticity and success coexist. As Executive Sponsor for DEI and chair of the DEI Steering Committee, he provides senior leadership and oversight of inclusion efforts. Richard also founded LINK, the LGBTQ+ insurance network, and remains an active member of Kaleidoscope, the PPF’s LGBTQ+ network, ensuring LGBTQ+ voices influence culture and policy.
