Global CMB IT Programme Manager
HSBC
Stuart is the HSBC Pride Network Trans* Lead, speaker at HSBC trans* events and an LGBT+ Mentor. He has produced social media content for colleagues and customers on coming out as Trans* and developed transitioning guides for trans* employees and their line managers and colleagues. Stuart initiated LGBT+ training for all branch and contact centre staff, Trans* Ally training and pioneered the simplification of the gender change procedures and voice biometrics technology for trans* customers. He was also the public face of HSBC’s Gender Neutral Titles campaign, completing TV, newspaper, magazine and radio interviews globally. Additionally, Stuart runs a monthly employment support call for Trans*, Intersex and Non-binary colleagues from HSBC and 45 network partners globally. Externally, Stuart is an OUTstanding Trans* Working Group Member, Jersey LGBT+ Consultative Group Member, active Stonewall member, active TNON and Interbank LGBT+ Network Member, as well as fundraising for Mermaids and a regular speaker at external LGBT+ and Trans* specific events. In 2017 Stuart was nominated for National Diversity Awards, European Diversity Awards, and the British LGBT Awards.