Gary Ford worked as a technologist within Financial Services for over 35 years. He was a Managing Director at JPMorgan where he co-founded their male allies programme for Women in Technology. The programme was rolled out to thousands of men globally and was ultimately launched across the whole firm.
For the last 10 years Gary has actively promoted gender equality. He’s been the male ally advisor to Women On The Wharf, and was a winner of the WeAreTheCity Rising Star award in the Men for Gender Balance category.
In 2020, he co-authored his first book, ‘The Accidental Sexist: A Handbook for Men on Workplace Diversity and Inclusion’ (Rethink Press), showcasing his commitment to fostering inclusivity in workplaces.
Gary’s not just a co-founder; he’s a driving force behind Men for Inclusion, bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for creating transformational culture change.
A compelling and knowledgeable industry commentator, Gary provides insights and data that will interest those fostering inclusive workplaces through DEI employee engagement and inclusive leadership.
Key topics:
- Allyship
- Culture Change
- Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Inclusive Leadership
- Male Allyship
- Unconscious Bias
Speech titles include:
- A White Man stole my job – engaging men in diversity and inclusion
- Aligning Values – how to build your organisation so that people want to work with you
- Pride & Prejudice – building a Male Ally network for gender equality
- A Decent Human Being – how to be a leader that creates inclusive teams
- Diversity Dialogues – bridging the understanding gap
Available for:
- Conference speaking
- Keynote speaking
- Virtual events
- Training
- Consultancy
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