Ross McKenzie

Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer
Drax

As Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer, Ross is responsible for the development of Drax’s future sustainability approach, international public affairs, business development, internal and external stakeholder engagement, policy strategy and community outreach. Prior to working within Drax Group, Ross worked as a policy and political advisor to several British politicians in the Scottish, UK, and European Parliament where he focused on energy and climate change policy, including emissions trading reform and renewable energy legislation. He has been a member of the Board of Bioenergy Europe and Energy UK. Originally from Scotland, Ross holds a degree in Politics and International Relations from the University of Aberdeen.

Jen Tippin

Group Chief Executive
Procentia

Jen is the Group Chief Executive of Procentia, an award winning digital pensions technology company. In addition she is a member of the Brightwell Executive Committee. Prior to joining Procentia, Jen was the Group Chief Operating Officer at Natwest and also served as the Chief People and Transformation Officer. She joined Natwest from Lloyds Banking Group where she spent 15 years in a variety of positions including as the Group Director for People and Productivity and a member of the Group Executive Committee. In addition Jen is an experienced board member and committee chair. She currently sits on the Boards of Morgan Sindall plc, where she chairs the RemCo, Coventry Building Society and HMRC where she chairs the Customer Experience Committee. She has previously sat on the boards of City HR, City University, Kent Community NHS Foundation Trust and the Financial Services Skills Commission. She was a founding member of Stratos, a network to develop the next generation of female talent in financial services. She has been a strong supporter of inclusion and has featured on the Outstanding and Heroes Executive lists for many years including being named as the #1 in the OUTstanding ally role model list in 2022.

David Furnish

Chief Executive Officer & Chairman
Rocket Entertainment Group & the Elton John AIDS Foundation

David Furnish is Chief Executive Officer of Rocket Entertainment and Chairman of the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Since taking the helm at Rocket in 2015, he has transformed the business into a global entertainment powerhouse while managing Elton John’s career. As Creative Director, he conceived the record-breaking Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour which reached 6.25 million fans across 330 shows worldwide. As a producer, he brought Elton’s acclaimed biopic Rocketman to the screen, which went on to win an Oscar, two Golden Globes and a Critics Choice Award. His theatrical credits include Billy Elliot the Musical, and The Devil Wears Prada, the fastest-selling production in the Dominion Theatre’s history. David oversaw the success of Elton’s greatest-hits album Diamonds and bestselling autobiography Me. In 2022 his achievements in management were recognised with Music Week’s Manager of the Year award. As Chairman of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, he is a tireless campaigner and a leading voice in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. The Foundation has raised more than $600 million for HIV/AIDS grants worldwide. In 2025, Royal Holloway, University of London, awarded him an honorary Doctor of Literature degree in recognition of his advocacy and commitment to LGBTQ+ equality.

Jim Fitterling

CEO
Dow

As CEO of Dow Jim launched EMERGE, Dow’s first-ever inclusion conference. He is also an active member of GLAD, Dow’s LGBT+ and ally employee resource group.

Dawn Airey CBE

Co-Founder
Moon&Back Media

Dawn’s career includes roles as CEO of Getty Images, Chair and CEO of Channel 5, Managing Director of Channels and Services for BSkyB, Managing Director of Global Content at ITV, Controller of Arts & Entertainment at Channel 4 and Senior Vice-President of Europe, Middle East and Africa at Yahoo. She is a co-founder of Moon&Back, a Non-Executive Director of Channel 4 and Grosvenor Estates, Chair of the National Youth Theatre, Barclays FA Women’s Super League and FA Women’s Championship, and Digital Theatre. She is also Chancellor of Edge Hill University. Dawn was awarded a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours.

Seiji Yasubuchi

President and Chief Executive Officer
AXA Holdings Japan

Since becoming AXA Japan CEO in 2019, Seiji has worked to raise awareness of unconscious bias and to promote LGBTQ+ Inclusion & Diversity. He has supported the Tokyo Rainbow Pride and Business for Marriage Equality. Seiji has supported AXA Asia’s study into mental health challenges faced by LGBTQ+ people in the workplace and has created the Business Name Use Guidelines to foster trans inclusion.

Harriet Green OBE

Former Chair & CEO
IBM Asia Pacific

Harriet Green OBE is a dynamic leader renowned for her commitment to purpose-driven business and global impact. With a rich career spanning leadership roles across the electronics industry, travel, and technology sectors, Harriet has made significant contributions as an executive chair and director on world-class boards. She served as CEO of Thomas Cook Group, where she led a transformative global turnaround, and as Chair & CEO, Asia Pacific at IBM, driving strategic initiatives across 15 countries. Harriet also played a pivotal role in the launch of IBM's Watson Internet of Things, Cognitive Commerce, and Education portfolios. In 2020, Harriet founded the Academies for Youth with Potential, starting with the Lost Girls of COVID Schools in Thailand, focusing on empowering young lives with essential skills. Her mentoring and business coaching efforts span across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the US, where she supports young leaders and champions diversity. A passionate ally of the LGBTQ+ community, Harriet advocates for embracing unique differences as a source of strength. Harriet's influence extends beyond business, with significant contributions to philanthropy and community engagement. She resides in Norfolk, where she leads local fundraising and environmental initiatives. Her achievements have earned her numerous accolades, including a place on Business Insider’s Top 32 Business Influencers and the Heroes Hall of Fame. Harriet was awarded an OBE in 2010 for her services to electronics.

Suki Sandhu OBE

Founder & CEO
INvolve & Audeliss

Suki is one of the leading specialists in sourcing exceptional diverse talent and has been a game-changer within the diversity and executive search arenas for over 20 years. In 2013, INvolve, a global network and consultancy championing diversity and inclusion in business. Through INvolve, Suki also launched the Empower, Heroes, Outstanding, and Enable Role Model Lists, showcasing and celebrating global business leaders who are driving change in the workplace for people of color, women, LGBTQ+ employees, and employees with disabilities, mental health conditions and neurodiversity. Suki is also a Patron for The Albert Kennedy Trust and serves on the Board of Directors of OutRight Action International based in NYC. He is a Trustee for the Guild of HR Professionals and was awarded an OBE from the Queen in the 2019 New Year’s Honours for Services to Diversity in Business.

Moriaki Kida

Chairperson & CEO, Regional Managing Partner
EY Japan

As Chairperson and CEO of EY Japan, Moriaki Kida has led discussions on progressing LGBT+ inclusiveness globally, resulting in human resource policy transformations across EY and empowering future leaders across EY's large footprint. Mori is the Global Unity Sponsor and played an active role in forming the EY global LGBT+ strategy. With his guidance, the Unity network hosted a 24-hour global event for IDAHOTB 2021. This event saw EY Asia-Pacific Regional Leaders, and the Japan leadership team, declare their support for the LGBT+ community as allies. Mori co-signed the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness Statement as part of Asia-Pacific Area Operating Executive, to demonstrate EY’s collective commitment to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in Asia-Pacific.

Pedro Pina

Vice-President and Head of YouTube EMEA
YouTube

Pedro Pina joined Google in 2013 as Global Client Partner overseeing a team spread around the world dedicated to lead Google’s deep engagement with Europe’s biggest giants in advertising. In July 2021 he was picked to lead the operation of YouTube in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Beyond his day job, Pedro leads for Google the LGBTQ+ chapter across the region and he’s also a member of the EMEA’s DEI Council. In 2019, he was named one of the 10 most influential LGBTQ+ executives in the UK by the British LGBTQ+ awards. Pedro is a Board Member of OutRight Action International, an Advisory Member for the Outvertising Council in the UK and a member of the Corporate Advisory Board of the Victoria & Albert Museum of Art.