Diversity & Inclusion
Our commitment to driving greater diversity and inclusion in the consumer sectors
D&I champions for over thirty years
The MBS Group is proud to partner with businesses across consumer sectors globally to develop diverse leadership teams, ensuring their senior executive and non-executive leaders are as diverse as their workforce and customers.
What D&I means to us
Why it matters
Ultimately, our view at The MBS Group is simple: businesses that fail to prioritise diversity and inclusion – especially now – will suffer as they find themselves outrun by their more forward-thinking competitors. This practically manifests itself through both a commercial performance, and a ‘moral compass’, lens.
What we're doing about it
At the core of everything we do
We put D&I at the heart of each and every mandate – from start to finish – and we commit that every longlist we present will contain at least 50% diverse candidates.
Actively tracking diverse talent
We actively track and mentor diverse talent the world over – from up-and-comers to established board members – across the consumer sectors, and in all key functions.
Borne out in our results
Over the last three years we are proud to have advised on the appointment of over 100 female, black or ethnic minority leaders into critical roles within our sectors.
Partnering with others
Active in the community
Our partners and directors play an active role in driving diversity in our sectors. For example, our leaders at MBS sit on the WiHTL Advisory Board and are a longstanding judge on the prestigious Veuve Clicquot businesswoman awards – and we are an early signatory to the UK Government’s Code of Conduct.
Holding up a mirror to the sector
MBS Intelligence
Our latest research, analysis and thinking about diversity and inclusion
The 2024 WiHTL & DiR Annual Report: Measuring the Impact of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in HTL & Retail
The MBS Group is delighted to present in-depth research into diversity in the hospitality, travel, leisure and retail sectors, published as part of WiHTL & DiR’s annual report. This analysis draws
Tracking progress on diversity and inclusion in UK retail 2024
The MBS Group has partnered with the BRC for the fourth year of research into D&I in the UK retail sector. The report draws on three sources. First, MBS research,
Origin stories and personal motivations: launching the Role Models for Inclusion in Hospitality, Travel, Leisure, and Retail 2024 Index
One of the things I enjoy most about being a headhunter is sitting down with inspiring leaders and hearing what I like to call their “origin stories.” A CV and
“What’s that? Oh, that’s amazing!” Reflecting on my time on shared parental leave
Late last year, I had the privilege of taking four months away from work to go on shared parental leave (SPL) with my daughter. Introduced in 2015 by the Conservative/Lib
Human 2.0: in conversation with Patrick Kane, author, advertiser and ambassador
Patrick Kane’s email signature reads: he/him/disabled. “This isn’t because I want more time to complete tasks, or because I need reasonable adjustments,” he says, “but because when I solve a
Role Models for Inclusion in Hospitality, Travel, Leisure & Retail Index
The MBS Group is once again delighted to have partnered with WiHTL and DiR to publish the Role Models for Inclusion in Hospitality, Travel, Leisure & Retail Index. This index
