Chandra Duraiswamy

Mastermind Team | Advisor

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Chandra is a consummate professional with our 20 years of global experience in marketing communications and worked for top notch global brands and in multi-cultural environments.

As an “Out leader” he is moving the needle on LGBT+ inclusion at the Indian workplace. He shares best practices at conferences (Pride Summit, Vividh Diversity Fair, etc.) to sensitize and onboard leadership and HR professionals. He has guided organizations  to further and sustain interest and engagement of allies through podcasts and year-long activities.

In 2017, he spearheaded the launched LGBT+ inclusion at Capgemini India prior to reading down of Sec. 377.

In 2018, he participated in a pan-India social media campaign by Fasttrack watches to normalize same-sex relationships. He is a prolific writer sharing his reflections and thoughts on setting up of LGBT+ ERG, what to track and measure, making trans inclusion at workplace a reality, etc. on LinkedIn.

In 2020, he along with a bunch of D&I professionals launched aDvIsory Collective, an NGO to help and guide corporates further their commitment across various dimensions of diversity and inclusion.

As an advocate of inclusion and equity, he loves to be a part of pride marches and has participated in 25 over marches across 5 countries and 10 cities. His pet project is to a build care giving and retirement facility for LGBT+ seniors in India. Aside of inclusion, he’s passionate about environment and practices yoga and minimalism.