STRETCH 2024 AWARDS

Gavin Young

Expertise Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy
Current position & company Former Head of Inclusion and Diversity at Accenture UK
LinkedIn profile Gavin Young
Key contributions
  • Created a structured program to develop inclusive leadership skills across the organization, ensuring leaders understood the importance of fostering diverse teams and creating inclusive environments.
  • Implemented training workshops focused on unconscious bias, cultural competency, and allyship at Accenture
  • Offered mentoring and coaching programs to help leaders from underrepresented backgrounds reach senior leadership roles.

Gavin Young is a former Head of Inclusion and Diversity at Accenture UK, Ireland and Africa and a passionate advocate for the support and advancement of under-represented groups, Gavin has previously been voted Most Inspirational Leader at Accenture UKI and listed in the Financial Times/EMpower Top 10 Ethnicity Minority Future Leaders.

He lives in London with his wife of over 20 years and his 15-year-old son and if you’ve spent any time with him, you’ll know that he has a passion for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; travelling (to warm places) and baking.