Ken prides himself on being a completely out board member, who speaks up on LGBT+ issues at board and other meetings. He actively supports the LGBT+ employee group and, whilst at IBM in 2000 he set up their first UK LGBT+ group. Outside of his role, Ken was one of the founders of the Albert Kennedy Trust in 1989. He has previously been a Trustee and Secretary, and he and his husband won the first 25 years long term service award from the Trust. He is also actively involved in lobbying political bodies on the importance of LGBT+ inclusion, and the need for a more open and diverse culture across industries.
