Since joining MS Amlin, Vishal Desai has transformed LGBTQ+ inclusion. His impact and influence has extended globally: as part of the global top 10 insurers, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group, which MS Amlin is a subsidiary. As Chief Risk Officer and founder of MS Amlin’s LGBTQ+ ERG, Open & Out, Vishal has championed initiatives such as driving policy reviews through an LGBTQ+ lens, increasing disclosure rates of sexual orientation from single digits to over 50%, and mentoring LGBTQ+ talent, resulting in promotions, career advancements. Vishal is a trailblazer in the industry, where LGBTQ+ representation at executive levels remains scarce. He actively mentors LGBTQ+ professionals, speaks at industry events, and collaborates with smaller firms to accelerate their inclusion efforts. Recognized with accolades such as Bloomberg’s Leaders of the Future initiative and the British Diversity Awards, Vishal continues to use his platform to inspire others and ensure LGBTQ+ professionals can thrive authentically in the workplace.
