Elba has been with HSBC since 2003. She started her career with HSBC in product development and in 2010 became the Head of Client Services in the US.  In this role, she, and her team service the needs of HSBC’s institutional clients for whom we provide investment management services as well clients invested in our family of funds.  In 2021, Elba took on additional responsibilities as the Head Client Operations where she focuses on delivering operational excellence for HSBC clients to ensure business retention and delivery of excellent client service. Prior to joining HSBC, Elba’s journey led her to several different roles from overseeing fund service providers, managing a call center, sales and marketing of new products including the launch of the first international Exchange Traded Funds in the US market to serving on several boards. In her spare time, Elba pursues one of her passions, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  She is the co-Chair of the HSBC Hispanic Latin Diversity Committee, our Hispanic and Latin Employee Resource Group, and also serves on several local and global DE&I committees at HSBC. She is an active member of NICSA’s Diversity Project Industry Engagement & Events Committee and the Association for Latin Professionals of America (ALPFA). 

Matt epitomizes change and empowerment in diversity and inclusion, with a steadfast dedication that earned him accolades such as the 2019 Diversity Champions Award and a position on the UK Diversity Project Board. As the visionary CEO of LGBT Great since 2019, Matt is driven by a mission to make every company a beacon of LGBTQ+ acceptance, aiming to empower 1 million people by 2030.

Hailing from Blackpool, Lancashire, Matt's journey from a humble background to a leadership role in London showcases his grit. He leads LGBT Great's initiatives, alongside spearheading the Goals and Progress Tool Reporting for the Diversity Project, promoting actionable change in organizations.

Matt's influence extends beyond the boardroom, evident in his recognition in programs like the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program. Under his leadership, LGBT Great has earned titles like Most Inclusive Finance Sector Community, with Matt personally honored as the Best Financial Services Inclusivity Leader. His story underscores the transformative power of resilience, shaping a future where diversity flourishes.

You can follow Matt and LGBT Great on Twitter: @MattJCam @LGBTGreat and LinkedIn.

Shreyas is an Insights and Research Consultant at LGBT Great, where he supports the delivery of a wide range of research and insights projects. Having recently completed an MA in International Relations from the University of Essex and a BSc in Economics at Symbiosis International University Pune, India, Shreyas is particularly interested in LGBTQ+ policy and current affairs.

After completing their BSC, they co-founded Economikly, an open-access research platform designed to help underrepresented students publish research and gain knowledge with no monetary barriers.

Before joining LGBT Great, Shreyas worked with Ogilvy in their account management department and gained experience at Routes2Roots, an India-headquartered NGO working to improve access to cultural exchange programs. Shreyas is a proud member of the LGBT+ community and has been heavily involved in public lobbying and activism for LGBT+ rights and inclusion in India.