Leasing Foundation hosts first Diversity & Inclusion Group Social

The Leasing Foundation’s Diversity & Inclusion Group, in conjunction with Alfa, Auxillias and Aldermore, is hosting its inaugural LGBTQ+ Social event on 3 March, from 5:30 pm at The Alchemist (Bevis Marks) in Aldgate, London. The event is open to all from the leasing industry 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: 3 March

Time: From 5:30 pm

Dress code: Casual

Drinks/Nibbles provided

For more details and to book, go here.

The Leasing Foundation Diversity & Inclusion Group encompasses sexual orientation, gender, race and ethnicity, mental health, disability and age. Its aims are to help 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.

More details on the group’s LinkedIn page.

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 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