EXECUTIVE INSIGHT
It goes beyond the business aspect too . Creating a more level playing field – particularly in technology , which hasn ’ t always had one – is important to me personally and to us as a company . We recently announced our Kyndryl Foundation , and we ’ re targeting organisations that focus on underrepresented backgrounds .
I was recently with one of our Foundation grant recipients , a group called Girl Security – it ’ s for girls , women and gender minorities , mostly between 14 and 17 , from historically underrepresented backgrounds .
It ’ s a chance for us to give back to the community , but also maybe they ’ ll see technology as a place for them , not just something that other people do . That ’ s important both from a societal standpoint and a business one . I want to foster a place where everybody wants to come and be a part of it , but I know they must see that it ’ s a possibility first .
Q . COULD YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR EFFORTS TO FOSTER ALLYSHIP AND INCLUSIVITY ACROSS YOUR TEAMS ?
» I believe in the power of community and allyship . Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks aren ’ t just for people who identify as part of a particular group . We really stress allyship as a key part of the success of these networks .
When I ’ m invited to participate in KIN events , we usually talk a lot about allyship . We discuss the importance of creating a space for those who identify as part of a particular KIN community
26 December 2024