2026 Shortlisted nominee
D&I Consultancy Award
Men for Inclusion is a leadership‑focused consultancy that engages senior leaders, particularly men, in driving measurable cultural change. Since 2021, the organisation has delivered training, consultancy and research to more than 90 global clients, equipping over 1,000 leaders with practical tools to challenge bias and embed inclusive behaviours. Their ADUCE framework translates inclusion theory into action and underpins the Inclusion Champion programme adopted across multiple sectors. Founded by Mark Freed and Gary Ford, both former senior financial services leaders with long-standing experience advancing gender balance, Men for Inclusion combines strategic insight with lived experience to shift inclusion from awareness to behaviour change. With strong partnerships across financial services, energy and utilities, and a growing public profile, the consultancy helps organisations build cultures where inclusion becomes a leadership responsibility and everyone can thrive.
