Leveraging two decades of experience as a banking executive, Rafał Dembe bridges business, civil society, and government to drive ethical and economic progress. Pro bono, he serves as President of the Warsaw Pride Foundation, leading Poland’s largest LGBTQ+ initiative. Under his leadership, Warsaw Pride achieved a record turnout while fostering extensive partnerships across NGOs, public institutions, and business allies, and expanding the Pride Village into a safe community space. Rafał actively advocates for LGBTQ+ inclusion as a core business and ESG imperative. Marking its 25th anniversary, Warsaw Pride received a Special Award at the LGBT+ Diamonds Awards – Poland’s premier corporate recognition for diversity efforts. This year, Warsaw Pride served as an official patron at the Economic Forum in Karpacz and a knowledge partner for the Freedom Games, a leading ideas festival. At both prestigious events, Rafał hosted executive panels to ensure equality remains central to corporate agendas.
