This week Rachael speaks to Leng Montgomery, Diversity and Inclusion Lead at Cushman and Wakefield.

Cushman and Wakefield is one of the largest real estate services firms in the world, grossing $8.2 billion in 2018 and employing over 51,000 workers across 70 countries. Their portfolio spans from developing the new Stratford Westfield shopping centre to ‘The Walkie Talkie’ (a.k.a. 20 Fenchurch Street).

Leng is the Diversity and Inclusion lead for Cushman and Wakefield. He has a background in both the corporate and charity sectors, previously working as the Diversity and Inclusion Executive for Sainsbury’s following his time at the leading LGBT charity, Stonewall.

In this episode, Leng shares his personal journey as a trans man and speaks about the support and the setbacks he faced during his transition. His story highlights that there is still room for improvement of transgender awareness, rights and equality at work. Listen to this episode to hear Leng’s five tips to drive trans inclusion in the office.

Connect with Leng on LinkedIn.

Listen to Leng’s TEDx Talk. Connect with Cushman and Wakefield on Twitter or LinkedIn.

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