What we covered
The CEO of The Equal Group, Mac Alonge uncovered a strategic data-driven approach to EDI, and showcased practical examples of how you can embed EDI in your organisation.
- How to take a data-driven journey towards equality, diversity and inclusion within your organisation
- How to use EDI data as a starting point to identify and address areas of concern
- How to implement solutions that enable you to champion EDI and leave a lasting impact on your people
About the speaker
Mac Alonge – CEO at The Equal Group
Mac has over 10 years’ experience in the energy industry, having worked as a regulatory consultant for several organisations including National Grid, the UK Government and the Scottish Assembly.
He honed his consultancy skills at KPMG and Gemserv and is currently leading The Equal Group’s award-winning cross energy industry Inclusion Commitment project with Energy & Utility Skills.
As the CEO of The Equal Group, Mac has led equality, diversity and inclusion projects for organisations such as the Government Legal Department, Macmillan Cancer Support and the Greater London Authority, completing several projects commissioned by the Mayor of London.
Mac has contributed to numerous thought leadership pieces on the value of equality, diversity, and inclusion, most recently supporting an UK Government All-Party Parliamentary Group Inquiry into Equity in the STEM Workforce. He sits on the board of B:Music and is also a Guest Lecturer on the MBA course at Warwick Business School.
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