OPEN Talks: In Conversation with ... Sarah Griffin, HSBC

In this episode of OPEN Talks, our diversity, equity and inclusion podcast series, Louise Fernandes-Owen, Global PSL for the Employment & Benefits Group, meets Sarah Griffin, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the Global Legal Function at HSBC.

Their conversation explores Sarah’s background and experience in this field and her move from banking law to diversity, equity and inclusion, alongside recent achievements and plans for the year ahead.

This episode is intended to contribute to the continuing discussions around diversity, equity and inclusion and will be of interest to HR and diversity, equity and inclusion professionals and in house counsel.

03:19 – Balancing diversity, equity and inclusion with banking law
06:42 – Making the move from full-time lawyer to a full-time diversity, equity and inclusion role for the global legal function
08:28 – Immediate objectives and first impressions
12:47 – 2023 highlights and 2024 objectives
15:38 – Final thoughts and advice for those who may be hesitant to engage in diversity, equity and inclusion