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WELCOMESTHE D. E. SHAW GROUP AS A MEMBER
Global LGBTQ+ business advisory Out Leadership, the oldest and largest coalition ofglobal companies working to improve LGBTQ+ equality, announces global investment
and technology development firm the D. E. Shaw group as its newest member.
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OutLeadership.com@OutLeadership@OutLeadership@OutLeadership[AUGUST 24, 2022] – Out Leadership, the oldest and largest coalition of global companies
working to improve LGBTQ+ equality in the world, is delighted to welcome the D. E. Shaw groupas its newest member firm. The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology
development firm with more than $60 billion in investment capital and more than 1,900 people
around the globe as of June 1, 2022. The firm joins an influential group of 98 member
companies spanning industries such as global banking, investment management, private equity,
alternative investments, legal, consumer goods, business advisory, media, manufacturing, andmore.
Todd Sears, CEO & Founder of Out Leadership, said, “We’re delighted that the D. E. Shawgroup has joined our global community of firms that now represents over 6 million global
employees. We appreciate the firm’s clear commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive
work environment, recognizing its view that a sense of belonging drives creativity, productivity,and many critical business imperatives. This closely aligns with our approach, and we’re excited
to start working with their firm.”“I’m excited for our firm to be part of Out Leadership to support its important work,” said EddieFishman, member of the D. E. Shaw group’s Executive Committee. “We look forward toworking together to foster a welcoming, supportive environment where all of our people feel they
belong and can reach their full potential.”
Among its efforts to foster an inclusive workplace, the D. E. Shaw group annually hosts its
Momentum Fellowship, an undergraduate program for students who self-identify as part of theLGBTQ+ community. The firm counts among its employee affinity groups DESC.out, whichseeks to foster community among LGBTQ+ employees and allies to promote an inclusive work
environment that supports all sexual orientations and gender identities.
About the D. E. Shaw group:
The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than
$60 billion in investment capital as of June 1, 2022, and offices in North America, Europe, andAsia. Since our founding in 1988, we have earned a reputation for successful investing basedon innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have asignificant presence in the world's capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies andfinancial instruments in both developed and developing economies.

About Out Leadership:
Out Leadership is the oldest and largest global LGBTQ+ business advisory that partners withthe world’s most influential companies to build business opportunities, cultivate talent, and drive
LGBTQ+ equality forward. We believe that LGBTQ+ inclusion positively impacts businessresults, and that including LGBTQ+ people at the most senior level of executive leadershipbuilds business. We call this idea Return on Equality™.
A certified B Corporation, Out Leadership is comprised of more than 90 global member firms
with a combined market capitalization of over $6.5 trillion, annual revenues exceeding $2 trillion,
and representing over 6 million global employees. Out Leadership convenes CEOs, businessleaders, and allies at exclusive invitation-only events across 4 continents. Out Leadership also
operates three talent initiatives: OutQUORUM, which aims to increase LGBTQ+ representationon corporate boards; OutNEXT, the first global talent development program for emerging
LGBTQ+ leaders; and OutWOMEN, connecting senior-level LGBTQ+ women in business. Tolearn more, please visit https://outleadership.com/.
For further information, please contact:
Marco Martinot
Chief Operating & Financial Officer, Out Leadershipmarco.martinot@outleadership.com
212-507-9677‘‘

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