Diverse Leaders in Tech’s vision for an inclusive European tech landscape

Since its inception within the Techleap initiative, Diverse Leaders in Tech has been at the forefront of championing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech sector. The organisation’s transition to a social impact venture embodies a renewed commitment to transforming the European tech ecosystem into a more inclusive and equitable space.

Ingrid Tappin is stepping in as CEO, together with the support of Gillian Tans, who initiated the DEI in Tech Benchmark, and Techleap as Founding Partner. Their combined efforts aim to foster a more data-driven European tech ecosystem, enhance peer-to-peer learning within the community, and establish a DEI partner network dedicated to elevating DEI practices at scale.

Special Envoy of Techleap, Constantijn van Oranje, expressed his support for the venture’s goals: “Diverse Leaders in Tech’s evolution from a Techleap-supported programme to an independent social impact venture is a testament to the pressing need for actionable DEI initiatives in the tech industry. Their work is crucial for creating a more inclusive and diverse technological future in Europe.”