Our latest article where David Aldrich who was nominated as a Top 10 - Champions Allies the Ethnicity Awards 2023 shares his insights on fostering diversity and inclusion from an investment perspective. His leadership and dedication to equity are truly inspiring!
David: "My primary role is as Managing Director, Commercial Group EMEA, overseeing Moody's Ratings' revenue and coverage across Europe, Middle East and Africa. I also find great joy as the Executive Sponsor for the Black Inclusion Group in EMEA, a Business Resource Group focused on supporting Black employees' recruitment, empowerment, and advancement, fostering a diverse and inclusive culture.
For me, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) means creating an environment that values everyone's contributions, with a workforce that feels valued, represented, and comes from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
My proudest achievement within Moody’s Inclusion initiatives is being welcomed as an ally as the Executive Sponsor for the Black Inclusion Group. This role allows me to function both as an ally and facilitator, drawing attention to the important work of the Group
I'm excited about three key initiatives of the Black Inclusion Group.
First is the Allyship business case, which emphasizes the role non-Black employees can play in promoting inclusivity.
Second, our partnership with the African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust (ACLT). The Black Inclusion Group nominated ACLT to receive a grant of USD22,500, supporting their work on donor shortage awareness.
And third, our sponsorship of Urban Synergy, where we raised £25,000 and participated in their mentoring program.
Three individuals who have significantly influenced my journey most recently, and there are many others, are Florence Henderson, AVP-Inclusion, EMEA, who has been a personal inspiration, and David Tim Njoroge and Ousmane Gassama, the Co-Chairs of the Black Inclusion Group. Their enthusiasm and support have been invaluable.
In terms of allyship, I believe it's about mindset. It's not a task to be completed, but a way of living where you constantly strive to be better. It's about making small, consistent actions every day to promote inclusivity, rather than grand gestures. This is something everyone can and should practice in the workplace."
Read more about his journey here https://lnkd.in/ejygaame 👏
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