Jessica Hinman (she/her)

Jessica has over a decade of experience in CSR, sustainability, and social justice, currently as the Director of Sustainability at Krause Group. Previously, she led CSR at FCP Euro and Pratt & Whitney and Community Engagement at a Hartford, CT nonprofit. Jessica holds a Master’s in Public Administration, certificates in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Nonprofit Management. She also serves on the USO New England Advisory Board, volunteers with Hire Heroes, and holds a 6th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do karate.

Jessica said: ‘I’m thrilled to join the Racing Pride community because it provides a unique platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion across all sports, not just motorsport. When individuals have to conceal their true selves, they can’t fully focus on their goals. Racing Pride supports everyone in the motorsport world — drivers, teams, sponsors, and fans — in bringing their authentic selves to the track.’

Matthew Harriet Randall (they/them)

Matthew Harriet Randall has worked for 16 years in the Aston Martin Lagonda IT department. They currently occupy the role of Head of Software Development and Integration, as well as being Chair of the ED&I network I AM Inclusion. This encompasses LGBTQ+, Gender, Health & Wellbeing, Ability, Race & Ethnicity and Armed Forces networks within the company. Matthew Harriet identifies as non-binary demigirl and has been out publicly since starting to use they/them pronouns in 2017. They started HRT in early 2024 to present in a way which is closer to their identity.

On their position on the Racing Pride board, they added: ‘I have worked with Racing Pride in my capacity at Aston Martin Lagonda, as part of my aim to better people’s wellbeing through my role as Chair of I AM Inclusion. I am now looking forward to being part of Racing Pride and being able to contribute more broadly across a wider scope within Motorsport and Automotive.’

Marta Neto (she/her/they/them)

Marta Neto is an Event Experience Specialist and Storyteller with 12 years of creative and operational experience in live events, ranging from music festivals to motorsport. She has extensive experience managing diverse, high-end sustainable guest experience projects globally. Marta specialises in cultural curation, fostering environments where sustainable and inclusive practices are deeply embedded into the organisational culture. By leveraging her passions for DEI and world affairs, she enriches her work and advocacy with unique perspective and purpose.

Marta shared their thoughts about joining the board: ‘I am thrilled to join the board of Racing Pride. As a nonbinary professional with over a decade of experience navigating tokenism and microaggressions in the event industry, I am eager to contribute to an organisation that champions inclusivity and representation in motorsport, by tirelessly raising awareness and collaborating with renowned brands committed to improving governance and fostering an inclusive, fair workplace.’

Philip Spinks (he/him)

Philip Spinks trained as a Chartered Accountant and moved into industry early on in his career. Initially working in a multi-national he has spent time working in Corporate Finance, the Treasury and also as a regional Finance Director. He now focuses on supporting start-up and scale-up businesses as a CFO and NED, providing financial support, strategic input and delivery and working on financial plans and funding.

Philip said: “Racing Pride is seeking to make a change in what has historically been a challenging environment for diversity to thrive and come forward. I am thrilled to have been asked to join this journey and support the LGBTQ+ community in being themselves and feeling empowered and supported to bring their unique perspective, talents and skills to the motor racing scene.” 

Richard Morris (he/they)

Richard Morris is a racing driver, Co-Founder and CEO of Racing Pride, and the reigning European Sports Prototype Cup Champion (2023). Having watched Formula One since his earliest memories and having started kart racing as a child in 2005, Richard rose through, and enjoyed success as a driver in, various karting formulae up to 250 gearbox superkarts, before moving into single seaters and prototype racing across the UK and Europe. Most recently he has been completing a programme driving with Forsetti Motorsport, an official Aston Martin Racing partner team, in an Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT4 car. 

In late 2018, Richard posted about his experiences in the sport and his hope that more could be done to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion, sparking conversations leading to the launch of Racing Pride in June 2019. Richard has been central to Racing Pride from the outset, and has particularly focused on developing and delivering our range of vital industry partnerships right up to our partnership programmes with Formula One teams. Alongside Racing Pride, Richard sits on the Motorsport UK EDI Committee, is Chair of the Motorsport UK LGBTQ+ Committee, and is an Athlete Ally ambassador. 

Richard reflected: “I remember loving motorsport, but struggling with some of the language and imagery used in and around paddocks, the lack of representation, role models, and visible allyship, and feelings of isolation from a sense of being the only person like me which came from that. I believe passionately that the collective approach of Racing Pride, built on the authentic experiences of people across the sport and industry as well as our fantastic industry partners, can uplift, empower, support, and bring together LGBTQ+ people and allies in a way which will positively promote and enrich the sport by creating spaces and cultures in which everyone can belong and thrive.” 

Jon Holmes (he/him)

Jon Holmes is a freelance sports journalist and media consultant, with over 20 years of industry experience. He is the founder and lead of network group Sports Media LGBT+, as well as a writer and editor for Outsports, the world’s leading LGBTQ in sports website.  Jon is an inclusion campaigner working on projects such as Football v Homophobia and Rainbow Laces.

Jon said: ‘I’ve been a part of the Racing Pride story from its early days, helping to spread the word about the initiative via my previous full-time role with Sky Sports and providing connections, resources and comms knowledge. Motorsport has such a wide reach and there are still stereotypes to break down – storytelling is vital to ensure everyone has the chance to see themselves reflected in the series they love.’

Bryanna Harding (she/her)

Bryanna Harding is Director of People and Culture at Silverstone Circuit, with previous HR and People Team experience working with race teams including Aston Martin Formula One Team and NEOM McLaren Electric Racing as well as Premiership football team Crystal Palace.

Bryanna commented: ‘I joined the Board of Directors for Racing Pride in January 2024, my day to day role is Director of People & Culture at Silverstone Circuit. With a background in F1, Formula E, and Premier League Football, I am dedicated to driving authentic EDI strategies and creating inclusive, collaborative environments. Passionate about fostering a culture of belonging, I am committed to advancing diversity and inclusion across the world of motorsport and beyond.’

Richard Morris welcomed our Board, commenting: ‘I am excited to work with this outstanding Board. Over the past five years, Racing Pride has built a truly unique movement and platform, working with more than half of the Formula One grid, national governing bodies, and major companies within the broader industry, alongside galvanising a community from grassroots to Grand Prix with activities in the UK, Europe, North America, and Australia, and members across dozens of countries. I am confident that the depth and diversity of professional and personal skills, experiences, and perspectives among the members of the Board will put us in a strong position to make the best strategic decisions and to nurture our community of members and partners as we continue with our work to positively promote LGBTQ+ inclusion through motorsport and its associated industries.’