GC Diversity and Inclusion interview
Michael Coates and Alan Buchanan talk about the importance of D&I to Shell, and how company leadership (of which legal is a key part) is driving and supporting this.
GC: Are there any diversity and inclusion initiatives specific to the legal team at Shell in the UK and globally?
Alan Buchanan (AB): We have a corporate top-down philosophy which starts with our CEO through our organisational construct. A lot is driven centrally, and the translation and application occurs in the businesses and functions. In terms of energy and commitment to D&I, we do a very strong job. The tone from the top, because of people like Donny Ching (the global legal director), and the whole leadership team, through their commitment, helps make sure we have diverse panels, diverse candidates on shortlists, support for employee networks and for external and internal events.
