Women & Diversity in Channel Awards 2024: Q&A with Neil MacDonald, HP

The HP channel chief talks diversity wins, 2024 milestones and progress

In this video interview, CRN UK Editor, Victoria Pavlova, speaks with Neil Macdonald, UK & Ireland Senior Channel Director at HP, as they explore HP’s approach to diversity and inclusion within the tech channel.

As the Women and Diversity in Channel Awards 2024 approaches, Neil discusses HP’s specific initiatives aimed at promoting diversity, the company’s biggest priorities in this space, and the progress made within the channel over the past five years. From gender representation to ethnic diversity, Neil provides insight into how HP is driving change and what it envisions for a more inclusive channel.

The discussion also covers the broader IT industry's strides in advancing diversity and inclusion, highlighting areas of improvement and the challenges that remain. Neil’s perspective sheds light on what still needs to be done to foster a more diverse environment across the tech sector and how businesses can continue to build on current progress.

Tune in to hear a candid conversation on the key diversity issues affecting the channel today and learn how one of the industry’s major players is taking action.