Sky appoints two new experts to its Diversity Advisory Council

Sky has appointed two new leaders to its independent diversity and inclusion (D&I) advisory council, prioritizes the company's growing focus of diversity and inclusion intiatives, including LGBTQ+ inclusion and social mobility. “I am beyond excited to join the Diversity Advisory Committee (DAC) for Sky, I hope that I can share knowledge, experience and expertise on subject matters relating to equity, equality, diversity, inclusion, positive representation, intersectionality and much more that amplifies oppressed, marginalised and under-represented voices and people," Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, Sky Diversity Advisory Council member and Co-Founder of UK Black Pride, said. "I'm honored to be working with a committee and staff who are all so passionate and intentional about the work they do.”

Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, Co-founder of UK Black Pride, and Tunde Banjoko founder of Making The Leap and the UK Social Mobility Awards, have joined Sky’s Diversity Advisory Council and will be using their expertise to guide and advise the business throughout the next stage of its diversity and inclusion journey. Announced in January 2021, Sky’s Diversity Advisory Council consists of nationally recognised diversity and inclusion leaders who advise Sky’s leadership on the development and implementation of inclusion initiatives impacting corporate governance, workforce, and supplier diversity.

 “Phyll and Tunde are true leaders in their fields, and their expertise and guidance will be invaluable to helping Sky build on the progress we’ve already made," Stephen van Rooyen, Chief Executive Officer, Sky UK & Ireland and Chief Commercial Officer, Sky Group, said. "We know that there’s always more we can do to ensure all our colleagues can thrive and succeed at Sky. Together, alongside our wider network of internal experts and external partners, we can continue to drive real and lasting change both within Sky and across our wider community.”

In 2020, Sky allocated a £30 million investment toward efforts made to fix structural inequality, support diversity and inclusion, and use its voice to make a difference in communities impacted by racism.“Sky is such an important business, that it is an honour to be able to support its efforts," Tunde Banjoko, Sky Diversity Advisory Council member and Founder of Making the Leap and the UK Social Mobility Awards, said. "It’s also a privilege to work alongside the other members of the Diversity Advisory Council.”