Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion
The mission of the D&I Steering Group is to lay the foundations for a fully inclusive culture and environment at Hg. All diversity is welcomed, encouraged and celebrated. We will not settle until everyone can bring their best and whole self to work.
Why is diversity and inclusion so important?
We believe having a diverse workforce deepens our talent pool and brings us a wider range of perspectives. It manifests in how we navigate the business world, including the investment decisions we make.
Diversity is 100% essential and possibly the top priority for our firm.
Nic Humphries
Senior Partner and Head of Saturn
45%
of our Investment Executive hires in FY23 identify as female
48
different nationalities across the firm
38%
of Investment Exec team identify as female
$25m
committed to remove educational barriers to encourage a greater diversity of entrants into tech careers.
Three areas where diversity & inclusion contribute to Hg
Performance
A company's culture is one of the few things that sets it apart from its competitors. Like a fingerprint, it may share some similarities with others, but it is uniquely distinct to the business.
Innovation
Private equity investing within the tech sector is highly competitive; to maintain a leading position you must innovate on every front. As well as cultivating an inclusive environment, Hg needs to recruit, retain and advance a team of the best possible investment and operational talent from the broadest possible pool of candidates.
Collaboration
Trust and collaboration are the foundation for strong relationships, the underpinning of our work – and success. Our investors entrust us with capital; portfolio company teams trust us to help them build exceptional organisations. Our team members rely on us to foster an environment where they are valued and can add value.