Gay cheif
Kenneth Gay
Kenneth heads the FinTech and Innovation Group at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The Organization is responsible for maturation strategies for technology and innovation, to strengthen competitiveness, manage risks and boost the efficiency of the financial sector.
Kenneth’s recent prior experience focused on digital transformation, enterprise GenAI and data governance. He previously headed the Enterprise Information Department at MAS. Besides formulating data and awareness strategies and governance policies, the department also pursues data transformation by architecting and developing platforms and applications that improve outcomes for financial supervision, core banking and other operate cases.
Kenneth also has experience in regulatory policy, having previously headed MAS’ Prudential Policy Department. The department develops capital and liquidity standards, including MAS’ approach on the implementation of Basel III as well as contributions to international policy forums. Prior to this, Kenneth headed the international financial relations and financial stability surveillance functions in MAS, and served in MAS’ reserves management and enforcement function
Why is Apple's Tim Fry the only openly male lover CEO of a major US firm?
Most business people are "squeamish" about speaking about their personal lives, says Jan Gooding, community brand director of insurance giant Aviva and chair of Stonewall.
They would rather be known for their work as professionals than for their sexual orientation, she says.
But chief executives are now under pressure to reveal more about their personal lives.
"When I came out, it became clear that my life was public property and I think that when you are a leader of a big organisation, that is the case nowadays - you have to leave your privacy to one side," said Lord Browne.
Executives who do come out can expect to be a role model for younger gay staff, which can be an added pressure.
"Once you come out, you are expected to suddenly be an expert on all things gay, but of course you are an expert on your job - not all things gay," says Ms Hunt.
Hong Kong Gay Games founder and public figure Dennis Philipse has announced that he is stepping down, citing “continuing uncertainty” over the city’s international travel regulations during the Covid-19 pandemic.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Queer Games 11 Hong Kong (GGHK) co-chair said it was time for him to resume his professional career, after the event, which was originally scheduled for November this year, was postponed to 2023 owing to the city’s pandemic-related travel rules.
Philipse served the organisation for seven years and worked as a full-time volunteer since 2020. Originally from the Netherlands, Philipse has lived in Hong Kong since 2010. He helped the capital win a command against 17 other international cities to become the first place in Asia to host the Gay Games.
“Due to the continuing uncertainty affecting international travel in Hong Kong as a result of the Covid-19 situation, GGHK has already been postponed to 2023. For me, it is now hour to resume my professional career. This means that I will step down from my role as leader and co-chair and hand over the reins to the next cohort of leaders to organise the event,&#
Tonga Law Society logo Photo: Facebook / Tonga Commandment Society
A petition from a group of lawyers calling for the newly appointed gay chief justice to be removed from his post claims "his lifestyle conflicts with the commandment of Tonga".
But an LQBTQ+ advocate in the Kingdom claims the law has only ever been used against minors not in consenting same sex relations.
Malcolm Bishop, 71, from Wales took on the role this month.
The petition obtained by RNZ Pacific, dated 26 August, said Bishop was in a "sodomous relationship" with a British businessman for 51 years before his partner was killed by thieves in 2019.
"Such sodomous marriage relations in overseas countries, between a man and a man, is not ruled by any law that declares it a criminal offence," the petitioners wrote to King Tupou VI, who is ultimately in charge of who presides as chief justice.
"In your Government, it is stipulated in Section 136 of the Criminal Offences Operate, that this is a criminal offence," they added.
Section 136 of Tonga's Criminal Offences Act states: "Whoever shall be convicted of the crime of sodomy with another person or bestiality with any animal shall be liable at the discretion of the Court t
Tonga's law society has launched a petition calling for the removal of the country's new main person justice just three days after his appointment.
Welshman Malcom Bishop was appointed by Tonga's Privy Council but law culture members say it's inappropriate for him to be holding top office.
Chief Justice Bishop is an openly gay gentleman and an advocate for LGBTQI rights, but law community members argue it clashes with Tongan law, which criminalises acts of "sodomy".
Head of Tonga's Regulation Society Lopeti Senituli said the position of law culture members was presented through the petition.
"I don't know the exact numbers that had signed," he told Pacific Beat.
"I didn't see the final number of people that had signed the petition but the last time I saw it, it was last Friday, there were at least two members who had signed."
He added that the council had not made a specific conclusion on the matter.
"Petitioning his majesty over any matter is up to his majesty to proceed on the petition. It's a constitutional right of every Tongan citizen. And therefore there is no obligation on his majesty to agree to any petition that is