Wybe Magermans, Co-Owner and Director of Strategy at WMH&I, champions LGBTQ+ inclusion by shaping an agency culture where diverse identities thrive. As a queer professional, he mentors LGBTQ+ team members, fostering confidence and career progression. 25% of WMH&I’s profits are directed to pro bono work, notably leading the rebrand of INSPIRE, a charity advancing social mobility and representation. He co-created and hosts the “Dine & Discover” series, facilitating open dialogue on identity and inclusion among creatives and academics. Through mentoring in the Design Business Association’s peer program and initiatives like Circuit Breakers internships, he supports emerging diverse talent. Wybe’s thought leadership, including articles on authentic LGBTQ+ representation, challenges industry norms and promotes cultural responsibility. His work moves inclusion from intention to action, embedding it into leadership and industry practice to ensure visibility, value, and influence for LGBTQ+ individuals and underrepresented groups.
