Letter from the Chair of Board of Trustees

Open for Business is a coalition of leading global companies dedicated to LGBTQ+ inclusion. We are building the business and economic case for LGBTQ+ inclusion in countries where the situation is challenging. We and our coalition partners believe that inclusive, diverse societies are better for business and better for economic growth.

We have several dedicated regional programmes, including those currently operating in the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, and East Africa. Each of these programmes works with advocates in the local business communities, strengthening local business voices by providing them with evidence and fact-based arguments. Through our regional research we put a price on the cost of discrimination. We have plans to expand our regional programmes to Southeast Asia.

We also undertake global research to tackle pressing issues such as LGBTQ+ inclusion in emerging markets and LGBTQ+ inclusion and the UN's Sustainable Development goals. Every two years we publish our City Ratings which ranks cities on both economic competitiveness and LGBTQ+ inclusiveness.

The role of our Trustees

Our Trustees are responsible for developing strategy, providing governance, and directing the charity towards achieving its mission. We are looking to appoint new trustees who have significant knowledge, skills, and experience in at least one of the following areas: finance, charity governance/law, or fundraising. However, all applications are welcome; we aspire to increase diversity of ethnicity, gender identity and geographic representation on the board, and applications from these communities are encouraged.

To apply, please follow the instructions under the "How to Apply" section on page 6 of the application pack, available to download from our website at www.open-for-business.org/jobs

The closing date for submission of applications is 30 October 2024.

If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch with my fellow Trustee Liam Rezende at liam.rezende@gmail.com

I hope you find this pack interesting and useful. We are looking for outstanding people with a strong commitment to our values and aims. If that’s you, we would love to hear from you.

Yours sincerely,

Jon Miller
Chair of Board of Trustees