The Leasing Foundation Diversity & Inclusion Group, in conjunction with Alfa, Auxillias and Aldermore, will host its inaugural LGBTQ+ Christmas Social on 9th December, from 5:00 pm at The Alchemist (Bevis Marks) in Aldgate, London. The event is open to all from the leasing industry, in particular those interested in joining a network of LGBTQ+ professionals and allies.

Details:

Venue: The Alchemist (Bevis Marks)
Address: 6 Bevis Marks, Aldgate, London EC3A 7BA
Date: 9th of December
Time: From 5:00 pm
Dress code: Casual
Drinks/Nibbles provided

The Leasing Foundation Diversity & Inclusion Group encompasses sexual orientation, gender, race and ethnicity, mental health, disability and age, helps companies in the asset finance industry to understand the business benefits of building inclusive leadership, management, organisations and teams and will help them embed inclusion and diversity into hiring, performance management, succession management, leadership development and learning.

Each year, the group aims to host a number of events for those working in the finance industry. Previous events have focused on topics such as unconscious bias and mental health.

The Diversity & Inclusion Group is managed by a steering group led by:

Carol Roberts, director asset finance, Time Finance
Jo Davis, co-founder and director, Auxillias Ltd

With assistance from:

Melanie Chell, director of client experience and culture, Equivo
Helen Lumb, chief financial officer, Shire Leasing Plc
Brian P Murphy, senior solution architect, Alfa
Catriona Powell, strategic change manager, Hitachi Capital Business Finance UK
Laura Roberts, legal director, Liberty Leasing Plc
Helena Thernstrom, head of legal asset & invoice finance, NatWest
Emma Thomas, UK country proximity manager, Siemens Financial Services

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Leasing Foundation - LGBTQ+ Christmas Social