At Deloitte, a prominent professional services firm, Emma Codd serves as the Global Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer. She oversees the development and implementation of the firm's strategies for gender balance, LGBT+ inclusion, mental health, disability inclusion, and neurodiversity, with a strong emphasis on fostering a culture of respect and inclusion. Codd also leads the creation of thought leadership pieces such as the annual ‘Women@Work – a global outlook’ report, the Millennials and Gen Z Mental Health Deep Dive, and the ‘LGBT+@work – a global outlook’ report.
From 2013 to 2019, Codd served as the Managing Partner for Talent for Deloitte LLP in the UK and Deloitte NWE, contributing significantly to the firm’s diversity and inclusion initiatives. She led the Respect & Inclusion culture change program and was actively involved in client-facing roles within the financial advisory practice. Codd is also a member of the LACA Lead the Change board, which aims to enhance diversity and inclusion in top UK organizations.