Since joining National Grid, Rodney has been a proactive champion of diversity within his role as a Lead Project Manager and further afield. Rodney sits on the steering committee of ‘The Network of Networks’ (TNON), a community of over 80 organizations including FTSE companies. From 2016 – 2019, Rodney lead ‘ONE’, National Grid’s multicultural employee resource group. As Chair, Rodney relaunched the network, boosting membership by 95% and nurturing new programs such as the successful reverse mentoring scheme. Rodney also co-founded the ‘Development Programme for Diverse Leaders,’ a company-first course designed to accelerate and support BAME employees to management positions. Rodney is an experienced speaker on inclusion in the workplace, having spoken at several INvolve events, Gastech conferences in Texas and Barcelona, and Business in the Community events. Outside of work, Rodney is a Trustee for City Year UK, a youth social action charity, and an active member of UNISON.