Event Overview
The Executive Roundtable in Mexico City is an invitation-only gathering that convenes senior LGBTQI+ and ally leaders from companies across industries for a high-level, peer-driven conversation.
Within a global context, and with a focus on the Mexican market, executives will connect to share insights, reflect on the current state of LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion in Mexico, and explore how senior leadership can use its influence to drive meaningful, sustainable change. The session emphasizes strategic leadership, executive visibility, and cross-company collaboration, positioning inclusion as a core business and talent priority.
This gathering is designed to foster trust, candid dialogue, and long-term relationships among leaders committed to advancing inclusive workplaces in Mexico and across the region.
Schedule
22
APR
10:00-10:15 AM
Local Time
Registration
Registration and pre-event networking time.
22
APR
10:15-10:30 AM
Local Time
Welcoming Remarks
Abril Rodriguez (she/her), Family Business Leader Mexico | Diversity & Inclusiveness Leader LATAM, EY
Deena Fidas (she/her), Chief Programs Officer, Out & Equal
22
APR
10:30–10:40 AM
Local Time
Presentation of Out & Equal’s Global LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Report
Gabriel de la Cruz Soler (he/him), Sr. Manager, Global Impact Programs (LATAM), Out & Equal
22
APR
10:45–11:15 AM
Local Time
Leading LGBTIQ+ Inclusion in Global and Local Contexts
Moderator:
Karla Arnaiz (she/her), Talent & Career Development, Diversity Opportunities & Inclusion & Mexico HR, JPMorganChase
Panel:
Alejandra Allard (she/her), HR Director, Bristol Myers
Jorge Torres (he/him), Managing Director, Accenture
Mariana Lapeira (she/her), HRBP Director, Salesforce
22
APR
11:15–11:45 AM
Local Time
Inclusion of Transgender and Nonbinary Talent in Mexico
Moderator:
Ari Vera (she/her), President, Mexican Federation of LGBTI Business Owners
Panel:
Leo Morán Cruz (he/they), Assistant Vice President (AVP), People Advisory, HSBC
Karen Daniela Espino (she/her), AEO Lean & Operations Leader, GE Aerospace
22
APR
11:45–12:00 PM
Local Time
Allies in Belonging and Closing Remarks
Gabriel de la Cruz Soler (he/him), Sr. Manager, Global Impact Programs (LATAM), Out & Equal
Descripción del evento
El Encuentro Ejecutivo en la Ciudad de México es un evento exclusivo (por invitación) que reunirá a líderes LGBTQI+ y aliados de alto nivel de empresas de diversos sectores para una conversación entre pares.
En un contexto global cambiante y con un enfoque en el marcado mexicano, el encuentro busca compartir perspectivas, reflexionar sobre el estado actual de la inclusión laboral LGBTQI+ en México y explorar cómo la alta dirección puede utilizar su influencia para impulsar cambios significativos y sostenibles. La sesión enfatiza el liderazgo estratégico, la visibilidad ejecutiva y la colaboracion interempresarial, posicionando la inclusión como una prioridad clave para el negocio y el talento.
Este espacio está diseñado para fomentar la confianza, el diálogo y las relaciones a largo plazo entre lideres comprometidos con la inclusión LGBTQI+ en el ámbito laboral, tanto en México como en toda la región.
Agenda
22
APR
10:00-10:15 AM
Hora local
Llegada
Registro y networking previo al evento.
22
APR
10:15–10:30 AM
Hora local
Palabras de bienvenida
Abril Rodriguez (ella), Family Business Leader Mexico | Diversity & Inclusiveness Leader Latam, EY
Deena Fidas (ella), Chief Programs Officer, Out & Equal
22
APR
10:30–10:40 AM
Hora local
Presentación del Reporte Global de Inclusión LGBTIQ+ de Out & Equal
Gabriel de la Cruz Soler (él), Sr. Manager, Global Impact Programs (LATAM), Out & Equal
22
APR
10:45–11:15 AM
Hora local
Liderando la Inclusión LGBTIQ+ en Contextos Globales y Locales
Moderadora:
Karla Arnaiz (ella), Talent & Career Development, Diversity Opportunities and Inclusion & Mexico HR, JPMorganChase
Panel:
Alejandra Allard (ella) HR Director, Bristol Myers
Jorge Torres (él), Managing Director, Accenture
Mariana Lapeira (ella), HRBP Director, Salesforce
22
APR
11:15–11:45 AM
Hora local
La Inclusión del Talento Trans y No Binario en México
Moderadora:
Ari Vera (ella) President, Federación Mexicana de Empresarios LGBTI
Panel:
Leo Morán Cruz (él/elle), Assistant Vice-President (AVP) People Advisory, HSBC
Karen Daniela Espino (ella), AEO Lean & Operations Leader, GE Aerospace
22
APR
11:45–12:00 PM
Hora local
Aliados en la Pertenencia y Clausura
Gabriel de la Cruz Soler (él), Sr. Manager, Global Impact Programs (LATAM), Out & Equal
Wed, Apr 22, 2026
Mexico City, Mexico
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