Aviva is making a step change to become unmistakably authentic in their approach to diversity and Sarah’s ambition is to develop our D&I strategy to ensure their workforce reflects the increasingly diverse background with a suitable LGBT+ strategy for each of their markets. Aviva has a robust LGBT+ Pride Network and Sarah has proactively sponsored the launch and significant growth of the ‘Allies’ aspect of the network. She featured on the 10 years of Aviva Pride video this summer as the only Ally showing her strong support for the cause. Under her leadership Aviva has shown itself to be a public ally of LGBT+ inclusion, with colleagues joining global Pride events and being the only FTSE 350 company to have their CEO, and many other members of the Group Executive joining over 100 colleagues on-board the ‘OUTsurance’ Bus at London Pride. Externally, Sarah recently spoke at the House of Lords to senior executives on the icons and rituals Aviva uses to demonstrate the importance of creating a truly diverse and inclusive environment to ensure all employees feel comfortable in the workplace. Personally she is a member of Stonewall and actively promotes their campaigns.
