Cindy Wong, Director and Head of Transaction Management at HSBC, is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion with over a decade of experience driving meaningful change across the globe. As Global Co-Chair of HSBC Pride Employee Resource Group, she has championed transgender inclusion, establishing a Global Transgender Benefits Working Group that has helped advance healthcare benefits and inclusive policies across multiple markets. She also launched a global mentorship program connecting over 200 LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies, and led HSBC’s Pride Month flagship “Banking with Pride”, bringing senior leaders and colleagues together to explore the business case for LGBTQ+ inclusion. Beyond HSBC, Cindy collaborates with organizations including Out & Equal, Out Leadership and Open for Business to advance workplace equality. As a pansexual Chinese woman, she has a deep understanding of intersectionality and the cultural dynamics in belonging. Her approach combines authentic leadership, strategic influence and collaboration to turn advocacy into lasting change.
