Avon Neo is Head of Global Markets Sales to Private Banks, Asia Ex Japan, at Nomura Singapore Limited. She is a long-standing Co-Lead of the Nomura Pride Network and is dedicated to growing LGBTQI+ inclusion through events and learning sessions. Notably, she kickstarted the firm’s annual Love-A-Fair fundraiser, where LGBTQI+ affirming vendors and employees come together to support the broader LGBTQ+ community. Avon has advocated for policy change, such as introducing Transgender Guidelines and installing gender-neutral bathrooms in the office. Outside of the Pride Network, she actively champions DEI through her involvement in the Junior Talent Board, Global Diversity Working Group, and Steering Committee of Nomura’s Asia Giving Strategy. Her commitment to DEI extends beyond the workplace, in speaking on various panels advocating the importance of authenticity and inclusion. She also serves on the Board of EMpower, a non-profit uplifting marginalized youths and women across diverse backgrounds in emerging markets.
