2023 Award winners

We are delighted to announce the Winners of the TLC Lions Being Human Awards 2023. The winners have been recognised because of their commitment to human leadership and driving forward a more human working world for all! We hope you join us in congratulating them to honour the extraordinary work they’ve done in humanising the workplace.

Human CEO of the Year

Stuart White

HSBC Asset Management

Stuart White has been recognised for creating a strong DE&I culture and framework for his employees. Stuart has led the DE&I initiative within HSBC Asset Management since March 2020 as well as driving forward other initiatives supporting mental health and career support for women. Stuart has publicly shared part of his personal story, empowering other leaders to share their vulnerability, destigmatizing conversations around mental health. Stuart fosters a safe environment where employees can bring their authentic selves to work and truly care within teams.

Finalists

ANDREW SHEPHERD

Brooks Macdonald

MICHAEL LEWIS

E.ON UK

DR. IVAN BECKLEY

Suvera Ltd

SIMON BLAKE OBE

Mental Health First Aid England

STUART WHITE

CEO, UK & Global Head of Strategy at HSBC Asset Management

PAMELA MAYNARD

Avanade

Human Leader of the Year award

Sarah Henchoz

Allen & Overy

Sarah Henchoz is often referred to as 'superwoman' for her support of others. Sarah’s leadership as a Partner and Mental Health Champion encourages employees to be open about their mental health, encouraging all employees to be their authentic self. Sarah has particularly supported those from under-represented communities, driving awareness and empowerment to ensure everyone has a voice. Sarah has been described as a human changemaker who leads and inspires from the front.

Finalists

NADINE GOLDFOOT

Fragomen

RALPH NASH

HSBC UK

BARBARA TURNER

Canopius

PHIL BLACKMORE

Create Health

SARAH HENCHOZ

Allen & Overy LLP

DR JULIE HUMPHREYS

Reach PLC

BRIAN DUFFY

SAP

PAUL HUCKNALL

C. Hoare & Co.

SARAH KRUGER

Deloitte

SARAH COSGROVE

PwC

Future Human Leader of the Year

Tahseen Syed

London Metal Exchange

Tahseen Syed was nominated by her company for the extraordinary work she has done in promoting DE&I and wellbeing initiatives and creating a culture of care in her workplace. Tahseen’s drive to create meaningful change, a more inclusive workplace and bring mental wellbeing to the forefront led her to establish the LMEself Network at the London Metal Exchange. Tahseen has been described as an inspirational human who tirelessly cares for those around her.

Finalists

TAHSEEN SYED

London Metal Exchange

CAMERON HUTTON

C. Hoare & Co.

BECKY DO

HSBC UK

ELLIOT MORRISON

HSBC UK

ANNA MAY

Student Grief Group

NATASHA WHITEHURST

Rolls Royce

Most Human Company of the Year

Gymshark

Gymshark’s submission was raw and authentic. One of their core values as a company is to Be Human - promoting accessibility and inclusivity throughout their work. Their values promote the importance of putting family first, being honest and genuine in their approach. When asked what does being human really mean? At Gymshark it means to be yourself, make mistakes, learn from them, grow, succeed and better yourself in both a personal and professional manner.

Finalists

AVANADE

CRITEO

ST JAMES’S PLACE

GYMSHARK

Most human Team Culture

InnovateHer

InnovateHer has strived to create a safe environment where everyone has a voice. They support their employees to be bold and be human - learning from any mistakes and being encouraged to speak up. InnovateHer lead by example, implementing policies for flexible working and putting their people first. They have dedicated time to listen, implement and drive forward a workplace where all employees can bring their true, authentic selves to work each and every day.

Finalists

C. HOARE & CO.

INNOVATEHER

Best use of Technology to Create a More Human Workplace

BeyondTrust

BeyondTrust has enabled a culture of trust by bringing people together to allow sharing of stories through candid conversation. They have understood the importance of utilising technology in effective onboarding, training and professional development. BeyondTrust have utilised their internal platforms to truly listen and create a sense of connection for employees globally. From a recent eNPS survey, BeyondTrust reported that more than 80% of the company feel that they can bring their whole selves to work!

Finalists

MY G WORK

C. HOARE & CO.

BEYONDTRUST

Most Human HR Strategy for 2023

Criteo

Criteo believes that ‘People are at the heart of who we are’ and are committed to supporting employees to succeed in their role, whilst balancing family, personal life and wellbeing. Their internal HR strategies demonstrate the importance of embracing different personalities and talents within the workplace. Conducting regular listening campaigns to hear what matters most to their employees, the People Team works closely with leaders to ensure that employees feel included and engaged at work everyday.

Finalists

AVANADE

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

C. HOARE & CO.

CRITEO

TLC Lions Special Recognition Award

Sally Cosgrove

Sally Cosgrove has been recognised by the TLC Lions team as going above and beyond in helping drive our TLC Lions mission to humanise the working world through storytelling. Through her work as Partner and Head of People for Assurance at PwC, Sally empowers the next generation to prioritise their wellbeing and feel part of an organisation that encourages everyone to have a voice. Paving the way for the leaders of tomorrow, Sally is a true humble leader who exudes genuine care for those in her teams.