Business, Belonging, and Beyond

In this episode of Business, Belonging and Beyond, we sit down with Mark Bailey, CFO for Corporate & Investment Banking and Global Pride Co-Sponsor at Standard Chartered, to explore the role of leadership in driving meaningful inclusion.   Mark reflects on what it takes to move inclusion from intention to impact. The conversation highlights how real impact comes from creating a fair and level...

In this episode of Business, Belonging and Beyond, we sit down with Tanuj Kapilashrami to explore the experiences, values and leadership lessons that have shaped her career.   From balancing accountability with empathy to embracing vulnerability and finding purpose beyond professional achievement, Tanuj reflects on what it means to lead with authenticity in today's world.   The conversation also e...

Join host Matt Horwood, Director of Communications and External Affairs for Open for Business , and Aleksandra Brojek, Vice President of the Empower Beyond Foundation and the key architect of the LGBT+ Diamonds Awards, as they explore how practical strategies can embed inclusion and belonging in the workplace. From the power of employee-led networks and community activism to initiatives like the L...

How can inclusion unlock innovation and better business outcomes?   In this episode, Rafał Dembe — President of Warsaw Pride and strategy leader in financial services — shares how his journey from grassroots activism to corporate leadership reshaped his view on workplace inclusion.   In this episode we discuss: How visible leadership accelerates culture change Why inclusion drives retention, perfo...

In this episode, Alison Higgins, Head of Markets UK and Europe and Head of Prime Service at Standard Chartered, shares her perspective on how multinational businesses can deliver consistent values across markets, while adapting to local realities, with Matt Horwood, Open for Business . They explore why inclusion matters for cross-border growth, how it shapes client trust, and what leaders can do t...

Join the Standard Chartered and Open for Business teams as we unpack the Origins of Business, Belonging, and Beyond – why we created it, why this moment matters, and what listeners can expect from conversations with leaders shaping more inclusive workplaces.