Nikki Symmons has leveraged her platform to champion LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility in the workplace. Nikki’s leadership as part of the founding team and Co-Head of Partnerships of Stripes, PMI’s LGBTQ+ ERG, has driven collaborations with external organizations amplifying LGBTQ+ voices internally and externally. Beyond PMI, Nikki co-created and co-hosts the 94 Percent Podcast, celebrating the link between sport and professional success for women. Nikki also serves as Athlete’s Engagement and Partnerships Manager for Compete Proud, a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) sports platform, supporting LGBTQ+ athletes across the globe, competing at world events such as the Olympic Games and World Championships. As Ireland’s first woman to publicly come out as gay in sport, Nikki uses her personal journey to inspire others, advocating for authenticity and equity in sport and business. Her work continues to shape inclusive narratives and empower LGBTQ+ individuals across industries.
