In his previous role at L’Oréal, Jay Thapar was a driving force for LGBTQ+ inclusion, leveraging his position as Senior PR & Influencer Manager to champion diversity and representation. As an Event Co-ordinator for the Ethnicity & Multiculturalism Committee and Out at L’Oréal, Jay led impactful initiatives, including the UK launch of Youth To The People, an inclusive skincare brand. His “chosen family” Christmas event celebrated the queer community and earned L’Oréal the “Best Marketing and Event Practice for Europe” award. Jay also organized internal panel discussions to educate colleagues on Pride and the South Asian experience, shaping future PR strategies. Beyond L’Oréal, he collaborated with the South Asian Beauty Collective to address mental health challenges and launched the ‘Beyond Beauty’ initiative to foster open conversations on identity and wellbeing. Jay has recently joined Somerce as Head of Influencer, continuing his mission to drive authentic representation and meaningful change across the industry.
