At IHS Markit, Ed is Lead Advisor to the DEI team and a participating Sponsor within the Women’s Sponsorship Program. As well as contributing to the Program’s panel events, he has sponsored a budget in 2021 supporting the launch of three new Women’s Career Development & Retention programs covering almost 300 women across all titles. These programs have since contributed to a meaningful increase in female promotions. In addition, Ed also plays an active role in early careers and IHS Markit’s campus recruiting programs, which have led to encouraging results including in some of the highest female representation in IHS Markit’s 2020 intern class. Ed and his team’s efforts have resulted in numerous Diversity & Inclusion awards for IHS Markit, including recognition from Mogul Top 100 Workplaces, Human Rights Campaign, and Forbes. Outside of IHS Markit, Edward is an active participant as a coach, teacher and fundraiser with several organizations focused on improving educational programs and career development opportunities.
