Inclusion Award
Kristina Martirosjana is an inspiring leader and the youngest member of KPMG’s LGBTQ+ network leadership. A Technology Consultant, she is Deputy Chair and Strategic Communications Lead of KPMG’s LGBTQ+ network (Breathe). Kristina’s work has improved the profile and reach of the network, while she has also recently launched an innovative mentoring scheme for KPMG employees to support LGBTQ+ asylum seekers through a partnership with the African Rainbow Family charity, where Kristina is a Trustee.
Born in Latvia with Armenian and Russian heritage, Kristina has personal insight into the global challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, and has previously mentored LGBTQ+ asylum seekers, successfully helping them secure work permits and build new lives in the UK.
Kristina fosters client collaborations across Tech and Banking with key clients and partners like HSBC and Microsoft. She enrolled KPMG into the Interbank community to bring back best practices from across financial services and allow KPMG colleagues to network within this community. Kristina holds firm leadership accountable for LGBTQ+ support and has led transformative initiatives to engage and unite members globally. She has been recognised in INvolve Role Model list as an Executive Role model in 2024. Her commitment and vision are paving new pathways for inclusive progress – she is truly everything a role model for inclusion should be.
View the KPMG profile in the MCA Members Directory.