Maryse Gordon

Why is celebrating black history month especially important to you?

It is an opportunity to change the narrative on black history and highlight pioneers who drastically changed the future of humankind is many ways. In education, we often see black history only being attributed to oppression, and though this is a major factor in the continued issues we still see today, Black History Month is a time to evoke positive, empowering, uplifting stories and examples of black contributions to the world.

Tell us about a black woman who inspires you and why?

I love our musicians who sung the truth of life as a black woman, and also crossed boarders and bought people together – Nina Simone and Aretha Franklin are two I admire for this.

What actions or support would you say are most critical to #inspirechange to realizing representation for black women in leadership?

An understanding and recognition of the inequality and inequity that is still very evident in leadership will continue to move the conversation forward. We are seeing efforts towards closing the gaps but we are still a way off seeing diversity as standard through all levels of an organization. A critical component to this will be in the form of effective programming and recognition of talent, broadening horizons when selecting candidates for leadership roles, and developing our future leaders to change the current landscape of who is representing business.

Maryse has worked with financial services for over 17 years and gained a wealth of knowledge and experience ranging from product development and support, to product management and Pre Sales. Starting her career at Hewlett Packard, progressing onto Logica (CGI) and then London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), Maryse now represents RepRisk as a Partnerships and Business Development Manager, responsible for establishing strategic partnerships to advance the reach of ESG data and technology for due diligence and risk management.

MARYSE GORDON - Partnerships and Business Development Manager, RepRisk | 2022 Women of Inspiration™ Diversity and Inclusion Award