As Gender Executive Sponsor for Ricoh UK, I understand that gender equality is a business issue and that it is critical to building a successful culture and a digital services company of the future. By demonstrating allyship and advocacy from a senior level I can influence and assist my female colleagues in achieving gender parity.
To ensure this happens across the business, I am championing several practical actions including sponsoring and mentoring of females across the business to reach their full potential.
In addition we are highlighting the ways in which we can bring males into the conversation to develop further allyship and advocacy. These actions are also supported by analysis of data for a clear picture of the challenges for females at all stages of their business journey, especially around promotion to more senior roles.