Ivan Garong is Growth Marketing Director at Novare Technologies, Inc., leading marketing, brand, demand generation, and market intelligence in an increasingly AI-driven business landscape. Beyond his corporate role, Ivan advances LGBTQIA+ workplace inclusion as Board Vice Chair of the Philippine Financial & Inter-Industry Pride (PFIP), whose network spans over 100 companies representing half a million employees.
Amid the absence of a national SOGIE Equality law, he works with C-suite and HR leaders to advance inclusive workplace policies. Ivan developed PFIP LeadForward, equipping LGBTQIA+ professionals and allies to challenge barriers to inclusion. He also chairs the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee of the People Management Association of the Philippines and contributes to the same committee of the Management Association of the Philippines, advancing intersectionality, gender-affirming care, anti-discrimination policies, equal benefits, Pride network development, and LGBTQIA+ leadership representation. Grounded in pakikipagkapwa, or shared humanity, Ivan champions inclusive and capacious leadership connecting business, technology, and human progress.
