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advocate for diversity within the Group .
“ Many corporates have diversity targets , but I don ’ t view them as targets , rather as opportunities ,” he states . “ Having worked across three continents and eight or nine countries , I ’ m acutely aware of the importance of diversity – not only in terms of gender , but also ethnicity and cultural backgrounds . We know that diverse teams in technology are highly beneficial to business growth and impact it in remarkable ways . When you think that Lloyds touches most households in the UK , it ’ s hugely important that our workforce represents the customers and communities we serve .”
The bank ’ s commitment to diversity is reflected in its partnerships with organisations like Tech Talent Charter , which helps identify gaps in attracting diverse talent , and Amit is proud of the Group ’ s relationship with Black Professionals UK ( BPU ), now in its third year .
Lloyds Banking Group also maintains active forums for underrepresented groups , including a prominent LGBTQ + network .
“ We have a very active LGBTQ + forum within Lloyds , and I encourage my team members to participate ,” Amit says . “ Diversity is incredibly important to us . If I may use an analogy : a rainbow has seven colours , and if it had only one , it wouldn ’ t be as beautiful .”
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