As a global executive sponsor for diversity and inclusion at HSBC, Noel is a visible and vocal advocate of inclusive leadership. He sees his role as setting the right tone, creating dialogue and setting an example for leaders and colleagues around the world and earlier this year, he was interviewed by OUTstanding about the role of executive sponsors. As executive sponsor for the LGBT employee network in Asia Pacific, Noel gave sponsorship and support to their employee-led group, clearing a path for them to engage employees on LGBT equality, produce an LGBT Ally guide, and get involved in Pride and Pink Dot celebrations. In 2016, Noel was the global sponsor and spokesperson for HSBC Pride and is scheduled to speak at the OUTLeadership Europe Summit. Noel also played a key role in sponsoring the transformation of HSBC Hong Kong’s iconic Main Building into a 200 metre rainbow tower in 2015 and 2016, which has since been replicated in HSBC buildings around the world.