Namrata Iyer, Global Head of Collaboration at HSBC’s IWPB Chief Commercial Office, champions LGBTQ+ inclusion across multiple regions through her role as an HSBC Pride Executive Ambassador. She actively promotes visibility and advocacy by sharing lived experiences of navigating challenges at high-profile panels, including events with senior leaders and law partners. Namrata actively supports causes for queer representation, with a keen interest in marginalized communities, mentoring LGBTQ+ students in Indian universities to inspire new possibilities. Her work extends to being the Executive Sponsor for the Wellbeing and Inclusion Pillar driving the overarching people priorities in her business and collaborating with HSBC’s Journey ERG on parenthood initiatives, reflecting her commitment to intersectional inclusion. With a 23-year international career and experiences living in diverse geographies spanning Hong Kong, India, the Philippines, Oman, and the UK, she addresses unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, women, and people of color. Namrata also engages locally to promote diverse representation in education and supports LGBTQ+ parents through community networks.
