Multicultural Diversity in the London Technology Ecosystem
Academic research has long identified that diversity at senior level promotes success, both in terms of a better gender balance and more ethnic diversity. Research from McKinsey & Co quantifies this, with data showing a 5.6% higher average of earnings before interest and tax in companies that had a 10% higher ethnic, racial and gender diversity on the ir board s and management teams. London is currently leading the way in terms of diversity in the technology sector , with a unique multicultural ecosystem as a key differentiator when comparing the city to virtually any other recognised tech hub in the world. Marcel Kooter , originally from the Netherlands, has lived in London for many years and cites the incredible diversity in such a cosm opolitan city as one of the things he appreciates most. The many benefits of diversity are reflected qualitatively throughout London’s technology ecosystem. In the infographic attachment, you can see some of the top tech