David leads the Bayer Consumer Health diversity and inclusion strategy for the scientific community. This has included the creation of an I&D Champions Internal Network covering major geographies & sites, conducting the organization’s first-ever I&D survey and follow-up pulse conversations to identify issues and opportunities across the organization. David has launched and sponsored Conversations Series’ across the business to engage with LGBTQ+ inclusion and drive forward the agenda for change across the business. He is also embedding DEI into recruitment for the science community by ensuring diverse slate requirements, incorporating DEI into product development across clinical trials, consumer research & inclusive design and sharing experiences in company-wide parenting events around surrogacy, parental leave and flexible working. David is also a Mentor and externally has supported the Ja für Alle campaign and referendum to provide full marriage and adoption rights to same-sex couples in Switzerland.
