The third year on the HERoes role model list, Dean passionately believes that diversity is the best way for a business to succeed, as the most effective, inclusive cultures bring a depth of background, thought and experiences leading to innovation and the best business decisions. All D&I targets are published, and metrics have improved significantly during his tenure at LexisNexis Risk Solutions Group and in the businesses he leads. Dean is an executive supporter of the company’s Employee Resource Groups and sponsor of the Female Ignite and Accelerate program, an initiative where he mentors and supports several female colleagues. A strong ally, Dean regularly speaks advocating for diversity and sits on numerous internal and external panels for events such as International Women’s Day, and arranged the company’s first external D&I forum in the Energy and Petrochemical industry. Dean is also a trustee of a charity which commissions research measuring progress and providing case studies of best practices for inclusion and equality.