Dan Porter, Head of Employer Brand and Recruitment Marketing at Tesco, has driven a transformative shift in LGBTQ+ inclusion by embedding year-round governance, representation, and colleague protection across the enterprise. As Chair of the LGBTQIA+ Colleague Network, he leads over 2,300 members and a 30-person Steering Committee, authoring a Network Strategy focused on visibility, progression, inclusive culture, allyship, and Trans+ inclusion. Dan expanded Pride participation by 96%, championing the award-winning “Pride in a Box” to ensure consistent, accessible engagement nationwide. He established governance rhythms connecting lived experience to leadership decisions, embedding accountability and making inclusion core to business operations. His leadership fosters psychologically safe spaces and active allyship, impacting thousands of colleagues. Recognized as an Inspirational Leader at the British LGBT Awards and ranked #13 globally on the 2025 INvolve Outstanding Role Model List, Dan uses his platform to mentor emerging LGBTQ+ talent and champion lasting change.
