HSBC leaders recognised as diversity champions

Tuesday 01 June 2021

Two of HSBC’s senior leadership team in the Channel Islands have been recognised for their efforts in championing diversity and inclusion in the workplace and community in the EMpower Ethnic Minority Role Model Lists 2021.

Sue Fox, CEO, HSBC Channel Islands and Isle of Man has been named in the ‘EMpower 50 Advocates Executives List’, while Christina Liciaga, recently appointed Head of Customer and Products for the Bank in the islands, has been recognised for the third year in the ‘EMpower 100 Ethnic Minority Executives List’, this time in the Top 20.

Recognised for her commitment to diversity and inclusion, Ms Fox is the Executive Sponsor of HSBC’s Diversity and Inclusivity Allies Group, where she oversees EMBRACE, an ethnicity network of self-nominated employees who organise events, training and provide articles that provide insights and highlight discrimination.

Ms Liciaga's recognition in the Top 20 Empower Ethnic Minority Role Models is for her work both inside and outside of HSBC in advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion. At HSBC she is also a member of EMBRACE, appointee to HSBC’s Global Ethnicity Steering Committee and co-founder of HSBC’s Black Action & Advisory Council (BLAAC), which aims to address issues of systemic racism in the workplace and ensure prioritisation and pace to the DEI agenda.  

Commenting on the achievement, Sue Fox said:

“The promotion of diversity and inclusion in the workplace is vital to nurturing the talent that will allow businesses, like HSBC, to ultimately thrive. As such, it is imperative that we create an atmosphere where minority groups are given the opportunity and support to succeed so we can all enjoy a richer work environment.”

Christina Liciaga said:

“I’m honoured to be on this list once again, and to have worked side by side with countless black and ethnic minority leaders, to open up challenging conversations and champion for change. There is still so much left to do, and each one of us – as individuals and as businesses -  has a responsibility to speak up and champion diversity.”