Owen Cheshire is advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion at Imperial as Communications Lead for the Pride Network, where he is spearheading a year-long campaign celebrating two decades of LGBTQ+ staff contributions. Over seven years with the network, he led its 2026 rebrand, initiated work towards an alum chapter, and secured recognition from external organizations, such as the Employee Network Awards.
As a visible ‘Out at work’ role model, Owen is co-leading the Enterprise Culture Working Group, where he embedded LGBTQ+ inclusion alongside disability and race, delivering a comprehensive staff survey response strategy and launching recognition awards and anonymous feedback tools.
An openly gay marketing leader and EDI advocate, Owen has shown a decade-long commitment to inclusive communication from his work as a School Governor and Co-director of Communications for Outvertising. His ongoing inclusion work at Imperial reflects his commitment to championing mental health, open neurodiversity advocacy, and fostering belonging across Imperial’s community.
