LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – As part of its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, Informa Markets has announced a unique partnership with Diversity Ally, an industry specialist in the field of inclusion and diversity, to focus on creating balanced and inclusive environments for colleagues and clients.
This partnership will enable Diversity Ally to strengthen Informa Markets’ diversity and inclusion practices through the development of senior management and colleague training programs, as well as the provision of tailored advice and support to colleague networks.
Informa Markets provides targeted digital services, virtual and in-person exhibitions, and actionable data solutions for a wide range of industries to connect, innovate, and do business in more than 40 countries. With more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, Informa is committed to promoting equitable and inclusive practices and equipping colleagues with the tools to actively work to reduce systemic inequalities that impact the people they work with and support.
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“We are excited about the insight and expertise that working with Diversity Ally will bring to our business,” said Thomas Humphris, Chief Human Resources Officer at Informa Markets. “This partnership will help us continue our commitment to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture that recognizes talent without discrimination and brings us closer to the clients and communities we serve.”
To help events, MICE and hospitality companies become more diverse and inclusive in their cultures, people and images, Diversity Ally will use a holistic blend of industry research, company data and engagement across the company ecosystem.
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“The events industry is poised to become a model for diversity and inclusion,” said Gabrielle Austen-Browne, Co-Founder of Diversity Ally. “We are especially excited to partner with Informa Markets, which has demonstrated its commitment to diversity and is working strategically to ensure its organization and events are inclusive spaces for all. With Informa Markets’ global reach, this will be an opportunity to create a positive ripple effect across the industry and all the communities it serves.”
Contact Informa Markets at www.informamarkets.com and Diversity Ally at www.diversityally.co.uk