Danny is responsible for Aviva’s DEI strategy, which supports women through initiatives such as: simplified job adverts attracting more female candidates; diversity targets in Executive reward; regular reporting on gender diversity; inclusive leadership training; Aviva’s ‘Licence to Hire’ training (covering inclusive behaviours and recruiting underrepresented candidates); extending sponsorship programmes for underrepresented talent (including women); and engaging 1,000+ part-time colleagues (87% female) to understand their challenges around progression resulting in a new parental leave coaching programme for leavers, returners and their leaders. Danny personally champions the female agenda in many ways, including encouraging businesses to consider the potential long-term impact of hybrid working on women, carers and the future gender pay gap. Aviva’s approach includes equal parental leave, paid carers leave, menopause and domestic abuse support, for which Danny is co-executive sponsor. Danny is also the co-executive sponsor of Aviva’s Pride community and has contributed to several external articles, and events, championing women. During Danny’s time at Aviva the Gender Pay Gap has continuously reduced and female leadership is at an all-time high.
