Gary Ford is the co-founder of Men for Inclusion, having spent 10 years in the Corporate world advocating for gender equality and diversity and inclusion wherever he worked.
Gary’s not just a co-founder; he’s a driving force behind Men for Inclusion, bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for creating transformational culture change.
In 2023, he was asked to speak at the inaugural UN Women’s Center of Excellence dialogue in Seoul, South Korea. Following positive feedback from the session, he presented at the 2024 UN Women conference, delivering a keynote talk to senior leaders and a 90min workshop for over 50 delegates.
In 2020, he co-authored his first book, ‘The Accidental Sexist: A Handbook for Men on Workplace Diversity and Inclusion’ (Rethink Press), showcasing his commitment to fostering inclusivity in workplaces.
He previously worked as a technologist within Financial Services for over 35 years. He was a Managing Director at JPMorgan where he co-founded their male allies programme for Women in Technology. The programme was rolled out to thousands of men globally and was ultimately launched across the whole firm.
He has been the male ally advisor to Women On The Wharf, and was a winner of the WeAreTheCity Rising Star award in the Men for Gender Balance category.
A compelling and knowledgeable industry commentator, Gary provides insights and data that will interest those fostering inclusive workplaces through DEI employee engagement and inclusive leadership.
