Peter leads Mercer’s Australian LGBT+ inclusion group where over the past year he has created a dedicated steering committee of ten members with various defined roles, responsibilities and success measures. Under his leadership they have improved workplace inclusivity for LGBT+ colleagues by: facilitating awareness sessions, external speakers and training for allies, managers, HR and diversity teams; creating a workforce of visible allies who proudly display ally stickers and desk flags; successfully obtained HR sign off for additional leave provisions for colleagues transitioning in the workplace and wrote new policy guidance for colleagues considering transitioning in the workplace; and building a one-stop-shop intranet site with resources and support contacts for LGBT+ colleagues and allies. Peter is also a reverse mentor to a senior leader in the business and he manages the relationship with Pride in Diversity. Externally, he is a mentor to both an LGBT+ student and a young professional and he acts as the CFO for LGBT+ charity “Out for Australia” where he provides strategic insight to the Board to ensure future longevity and success.
