Sandeep Sharma

DEI Strategist and Speaker

Sandeep is a recognised DEI strategist and speaker, championing LGBTQIA+ inclusion in corporate and community spaces. With over seven years of experience across global organisations like HSBC, Infosys, and GlobalLogic, he has led transformative initiatives impacting 100,000+ employees worldwide—bridging policy change with cultural shift.

He has successfully launched LGBTQIA+ employee resource groups, driven inclusive

policy development, and delivered high-impact learning programs—including SOGIE (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity/Expression) sensitisation for people managers, monthly ally meet ups, and an “Active Ally Checklist”. These efforts have directly contributed to increased LGBTQIA+ self-identification rates and the strengthening of ally networks in corporate environments.

Sandeep was selected for the prestigious EQuel – Emerging Queer Leaders Program – by The Humsafar Trust, TRANScend, and CFLI. He was a finalist in Mr. Gay World India,

2024. Recognised as a Top 20 Future Leader by INvolve & YouTube in 2024, Sandeep brings a bold, relatable voice to conversations on queer leadership, intersectional allyship, and next-gen inclusion. His speaking style blends data with empathy, offering both insight and inspiration.

Topics & Formats
  • Queer at Work: Owning your authentic self in corporate spaces
  • Allyship 2.0: Rethinking empathy, privilege & inclusion in the hybrid world
  • From Policy to Practice: Driving DEI through lived experience and leadership
  • SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity/ Expression) Sensitisation Sessions
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