Project 1000 Role Models and Allies

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Empowering Change and Celebrating Everyone

Project 1000 is a bold and transformative initiative designed to spotlight 1,000 LGBTQ+ individuals and supportive allies driving progress within the global business community. Our mission is clear: to elevate awareness, amplify visibility, and spark meaningful change through positive action.

With representatives from over 100 leading firms spanning three continents, we are steadily advancing toward this ambitious goal. Each story shared is a testament to courage, authenticity, and allyship, inspiring others to follow suit.

At LGBT Great, collaboration is at the heart of what we do. By partnering with like-minded initiatives, we amplify our collective impact, creating ripples of change that span industries. Our visible role models and allies are catalysts for progress, empowering others, building confidence, and enhancing the reputations of businesses committed to belonging and inclusion. Together, we are shaping a world where everyone can thrive, authentically and unapologetically. Join us in this movement to celebrate individuality, foster belonging, and transform workplaces for the better.

​​​​What Does It Mean to Be Part of Project 1000?

Being part of Project 1000 is an opportunity to become a beacon of inclusion, a champion for positive change, and a role model for others. Here’s what it involves:

  • Represent Your Organisation with Pride
    Serve as a visible ambassador for your company on our global membership platform and website, showcasing your commitment to belonging. 

  • Amplify Awareness and Inspire Action
    Be a visible ally by supporting and promoting impactful awareness campaigns, driving important conversations, and inspiring others to join the movement.

  • Lead the Way at Events and Webinars
    Share your story and insights at events and webinars, creating a powerful ripple effect that fosters understanding, connection, and progress.

By stepping into this role, you help pave the way for greater visibility, understanding, and belonging, not only within your organisation but across industries and communities worldwide. Together, we’re creating a brighter, more inclusive future. 

Apply now or nominate someone amazing below:

 

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Meet Our Inspiring Role Models & Allies

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Maria Abbonizio

Project 1000, Top 100 2021, Top 50 2023 Executive Ally, Top Executive Allies 2024,


Joud Abdel Majeid

Project 1000, Top Executive Allies 2024,


Lauren Adams

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024,




Yukitoshi Akao

Project 1000, Top 50 2023 Executive Ally,


Kabir Alam

Project 1000, Top 50 2023 Executive Ally,


Sal Ali

Project 1000, Top 100 2022,


Scott Allen

Project 1000, Top 100 2022,


Margaret Ammon

Project 1000, Top 100 2020,



Philip Anderson

Project 1000, Top 100 2021, Top 100 2022,


Martin Andrew

Project 1000, Top 100 2020,


Heather Andrews

Project 1000, Top 100 2021,







David Atkins

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024,


Kris Auld

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024,


Caroline Ault

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024, Pride Role Models & Allies 2025,





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Francesca Bailey

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024,



Renee Baker

Project 1000, Top 100 2021,


Nandita Bakhshi

Project 1000, Top 100 2021,




Christopher Barlow

Project 1000, Top Executive Allies 2024,


Tim Baros

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024, Mentor,


Marla Barr

Project 1000, Top 100 2020,



Chris Barrow

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024,





Andrew Bassett

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024,




Arianna Baxter

Project 1000, Top 10 2023 Trans and Non-Binary,


Anna Bazley

Project 1000, Woman of Impact 2025,


Katie Beal-Hunt

Project 1000, Pride Role Models & Allies 2025,





Laura Bell

Project 1000, Woman of Impact 2025,


Clive Bellows

Project 1000, Top 50 2023 Executive Ally,



Canberk Benning

Project 1000, 30 Under 30 2024,


Yasmin Benoit

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024,


Marion Bentata

Project 1000, Top 50 2023 LGBT+ Gamechangers, Woman of Impact 2025,



Susie Bewell

Project 1000, Woman of Impact 2025,



Christine Bird

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024,


Graham Birkbeck

Project 1000, Top 50 2023 LGBT+ Gamechangers,


Alex Birkin

Project 1000, Top 100 2020,


Arnab Biswas

Project 1000, Top 100 2022,


Tracy Blackwell

Project 1000, Top 100 2020, Top 100 2021,





Lucy Bond

Project 1000, Top Executive Allies 2024,


David Bone

Project 1000, Mentor,



Regina Borromeo

Project 1000, Top 100 2022,



Farah Bouzida

Project 1000, Top 50 2023 LGBT+ Gamechangers, Top Gamechangers 2024, Mentor, Woman of Impact 2025,





Paul Brady

Project 1000, #50for50,



Paul Brennan

Project 1000, Top 100 2022,


Sam Bridgman

Project 1000, Pride Role Models & Allies 2025,



Monique Brown

Project 1000, Top 100 2021,


Gary Browne

Project 1000, Top 100 2022,



Benjamin Brust

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024,


Zach Buchwald

Project 1000, Top 100 2022, Top Gamechangers 2024,




Pips Bunce

Project 1000, Top 50 2023 LGBT+ Gamechangers,



Zoe Burdo

Project 1000, Top 100 2022,


Mike Burnham

Project 1000, Top 100 2022,



Steve Butler

Project 1000, Top Executive Allies 2024,


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Clifford Ryan Cadiz, CPA

Project 1000, Top 100 2022,



Angelo Calvitto

Project 1000, Top 100 2021,


Stella Campaner

Project 1000, Top 50 2023 LGBT+ Gamechangers, Top Gamechangers 2024,



Daniel Cancela

Project 1000, 2025 Gamechanger,





Francesca Canty

Project 1000, Woman of Impact 2025,



Maria Antônia Casarin

Project 1000, Top 50 2023 LGBT+ Gamechangers,


Bella Chan

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024,


Bernie Charles

Project 1000, Top 100 2021,




James Cheeseman

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024,


Szu Yi Chin

Project 1000, Top 100 2020,


Amy Cho

Project 1000, Top 100 2020, Top 100 2021,


Jack Chrysler

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024,



John Claisse

Project 1000, Top Executive Allies 2024,





Penny Cole

Project 1000, Top Executive Allies 2024,


Laura Colwill

Project 1000, Pride Role Models & Allies 2025, Woman of Impact 2025,


Colette Comerford

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024,



Karin Cook

Project 1000, Top 50 2023 Executive Ally,


Duncan Coombe

Project 1000, #50for50,




Karen Cortez

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024,



Cuan Coulter

Project 1000, #50for50,



James Cove

Project 1000, Top 50 2023 Executive Ally,



Andrew Croft

Project 1000, Top 100 2020, Top 100 2021,


Suzanne Cullinane

Project 1000, Top 100 2020,


Chris Cummings

Project 1000, #50for50, Top 100 2020,


Max Curtis

Project 1000, Pride Role Models & Allies 2025,


Raymond Cyr

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024,


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Raga D'silva

Project 1000, Woman of Impact 2025,


David Dalton-Brown

Project 1000, Top 100 2020,


Sunil Daswani

Project 1000, Top 100 2021,


Ashley Davey

Project 1000, 2025 Gamechanger,


Tracey Davidson

Project 1000, Top 100 2020, Top 100 2021,



Tristan Davies

Project 1000, Top 100 2022,




Melchior De Ridder

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024,



Gels Dela Cruz

Project 1000, Top 10 2023 Trans and Non-Binary,




Vishal Desai

Project 1000, Top 100 2022,


Lucy Devlin

Project 1000, Top 100 2022,


Michelle Diamond Kelly

Project 1000, Top 50 2023 Executive Ally,




Daniel Docherty

Project 1000, Top 100 2022,



Wesley Dow

Project 1000, Top 100 2022,


Stefanie Drews

Project 1000, Top Executive Allies 2024,


Cat Drummond

Project 1000, #50for50, Top 100 2020, Top 100 2022,



Ted Duffy

Project 1000, Top 100 2021,


Josh Duggan

Project 1000, 30 Under 30 2024,



Marie Dzanis

Project 1000, Top 50 2023 Executive Ally,


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Chad Edfwards

Project 1000, Top 100 2022,



Kimberley Edwards

Project 1000, 2025 Gamechanger, Woman of Impact 2025,




Tarnia Elsworth

Project 1000, Woman of Impact 2025,


Tom Emery

Project 1000, #50for50, Top 100 2020, Top 100 2021, Top 100 2022,


Richard M F Ernesti

Project 1000, Top 100 2022,


Antony Esposito

Project 1000, Top 100 2022, Top 50 2023 LGBT+ Gamechangers,



Michael Evans

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024,


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Mark Fanagan-Okah

Project 1000, Top 100 2022,



Martha Fee

Project 1000, Top 100 2020,


Paul Feeney

Project 1000, Top 100 2020, Top 100 2021,



Martine Ferland

Project 1000, Top 100 2020,


Kayus Fernander

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024,


Alessandro Ferrari

Project 1000, Top 100 2021,


Liz Field

Project 1000, Top 100 2020,


Eoin FitzGerald

Project 1000, Top 100 2021,


Ryan Fitzgerald

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024,


Jim Fitzpatrick

Project 1000, #50for50, Top 100 2020, Top Executive Allies 2024,


Mark Flynn

Project 1000, Top 100 2022, Top 50 2023 LGBT+ Gamechangers,


Thomas Foran

Project 1000, Top 50 2023 LGBT+ Gamechangers,



Andrew Fortescue

Project 1000, Top 100 2021,


Cynthia Fortlage

Project 1000, Woman of Impact 2025,


Ed Francis

Project 1000, #50for50,


Sara Freedwoman

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024,



Steven Friel

Project 1000, Top 100 2022, Top 50 2023 LGBT+ Gamechangers,


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Michelle Gadsden-Williams

Project 1000, Top 100 2021,




Noel Gavin

Project 1000, Top 100 2022,


Jacqui Gavin BEM

Project 1000, Top 10 Trans & Non-Binary 2024,



Maria Getto

Project 1000, Top 100 2022,


Roberta Giammaria

Project 1000, Top 50 2023 LGBT+ Gamechangers, Top Gamechangers 2024,


Lena Gibson

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024,


James Gilbert

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024, Mentor,



Natalie Gill

Project 1000, Top Executive Allies 2024,






Jessica Glazov

Project 1000, 30 Under 30 2024,



Marcos Gold

Project 1000, 2025 Gamechanger,


Drew Golda

Project 1000, Top 100 2022,



Will Goodhart

Project 1000, #50for50,


Chris Gothard

Project 1000, #50for50, Top 100 2020,



Maggie Greene

Project 1000, Pride Role Models & Allies 2025,



Robyn Grew

Project 1000, Top 50 2023 Executive Ally, Top Gamechangers 2024,



Andrew Grimme

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024,



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Jake Hague

Project 1000, Top 50 2023 LGBT+ Gamechangers, 30 Under 30 2024,





Crystal Hardie Langston

Project 1000, Top 100 2021,



Rebecca Hardman

Project 1000, Woman of Impact 2025,


Rachel Harold

Project 1000, Woman of Impact 2025,





Peter Harrison

Project 1000, #50for50, Top 100 2020,



Kate Hassey

Project 1000, Top 100 2022, Top Gamechangers 2024,


Andrew Hastings

Project 1000, 30 Under 30 2024,



Julien Haye

Project 1000, Top 100 2022,


George Hayes

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024, Pride Role Models & Allies 2025, Woman of Impact 2025,




Thornall Hembrow

Project 1000, Top 100 2022,



Roisin Heron

Project 1000, Pride Role Models & Allies 2025,


Robert Higginbotham

Project 1000, #50for50, Top 100 2020, Top 100 2021, Top 50 2023 Executive Ally,


Emma Hill

Project 1000, Top 50 2023 Executive Ally,


Demesha Hill

Project 1000, Top 100 2021,


Carolyn Hopper

Project 1000, Top 100 2022, Top 50 2023 LGBT+ Gamechangers, Top Gamechangers 2024, Pride Role Models & Allies 2025, Woman of Impact 2025,


Doc Horn

Project 1000, #50for50,


Jess Horner

Project 1000, Top 100 2022,


Tim Horrocks

Project 1000, Top 100 2022,


Craig Hoskins

Project 1000, Top 100 2021,


Luke Hothersall

Project 1000, Top 100 2020,


Sarah Houlston

Project 1000, Top Executive Allies 2024,


Eric Houston

Project 1000, Top 100 2021,




Oscar Hoyle

Project 1000, 30 Under 30 2024,



Darren Humphreys

Project 1000, Top Gamechangers 2024, #50for50, Top 100 2020, Top 100 2021,


Nic Humphries

Project 1000, Top 100 2021,