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Stephen D. Donovan
A TRALEE man has been named as a global LGBTQ+ role model.
Stephen D. Donovan is an Agile Management Office Lead at Bank of Ireland and was recently featured in the global Outstanding LGBTQ+ Role Model Lists, supported by YouTube, to showcase LGBTQ+ business leaders and allies who are breaking down barriers and creating more inclusive workplaces across the world.
Stephen moved back to Tralee in 2021 during the pandemic after 20 years in London working in investment banking. He is based in Tralee, but works remotely at home in his role in technology management covering the whole of Ireland and UK with Bank Of Ireland.
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Stephen has been a prominent leader within With Pride BOI’s LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group, serving as the Co-Chair with a solid commitment to the group’s mission and vision.
In this role, Stephen has overseen the execution of the annual strategic plan and worked closely with the Diversity & Inclusion team and Executive Sponsors to advance LGBTQ+ initiatives within the organization.
His visibility as a gay leader has made him a central figure in employee communications related to Pride Month and LGBTQ+ topics. Externally he has also engaged with industry events as a guest speaker, sharing his expertise in various forums.
Stephen has actively contributed to the community by nurturing relationships with LGBTQ+ community organizations such as Kingdom Pride, sponsoring initiatives like the launch of BelongTo’s volunteer eLearning platform, and HIV Ireland’s anti-stigma campaign and World Aids Day events including the Red Ball.
“I’m very honoured to be recognised by INvolve – The Inclusion People on this years list of LGBTQ+ Future Leaders,” said Stephen. “Very proud and testament to all of the amazing work and support of the With Pride committee/members, Allies, Diversity and Inclusion colleagues at Bank of Irelandand the work with community organisations such as Kingdom Pride and HIV Ireland.”
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