Magellan named one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2026
Fifth consecutive year of recognition for the UK business and the first under the Magellan brand
Magellan, a leading European Consulting and Technology group, today announces that its UK business has been listed as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2026, recognising the organisation’s sustained commitment to tackling gender inequality in the workplace. This marks the fifth consecutive year of recognition for the UK business, and the first since it joined Magellan following the acquisition of Worldline’s Mobility and e‑Transactional Services (MeTS) division.
The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality
The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality, compiled by Business in the Community (BITC), The King’s Responsible Business Network, is one of the UK’s most established and visible benchmarks for organisations taking meaningful action on gender equality at every level of their business. To secure a place on the list, employers must demonstrate a strategic and data‑driven approach to closing gender gaps – from recruitment and progression to culture and leadership accountability.
Applicants are rigorously assessed on their policies and practices, as well as the outcomes they deliver. This includes work to ensure equitable career progression, enable flexible and family‑friendly working, and prevent and respond to harassment and inappropriate behaviour. Organisations are also evaluated on how they embed gender equality into decision‑making and empower all genders – including those who do not identify within the gender binary – to thrive at work
Gender Equality within Magellan
Within Magellan, gender equality forms a core part of a broader commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. The Group’s initiatives include raising awareness, training and concrete actions to make the workplace more inclusive and equitable. For example, in the UK, the GET/Speaking development program empowering women to be more visible at work; the organisation of #IAmRemarkable sessions, an initiative led by the non-profit Rmrkblty to encourage people to celebrate their achievements, as well as renaming our Paternity policy to Family Friendly policy and extending paternity leave from two weeks to six weeks. These efforts are complemented in the UK by local inclusion networks, such as the Gender Network, and employee communities that help shape policy and culture on the ground.
Magellan’s priority is to ensure that every employee feels valued, has a sense of belonging and is supported to perform at their best in a diverse, inclusive and inspiring workplace. Building on previous years, the UK business continues to strengthen its action plan to improve fairness and transparency throughout the employee journey – from attracting and hiring more women into consulting, technology and leadership roles, to creating equitable development opportunities and supporting career breaks and returns.
“Being named one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality for the fifth consecutive year is a powerful endorsement of the work our teams have been doing over many years in the UK. It also sends an important message as we embark on the next phase of our journey as Magellan. Gender equality is essential to building the diverse teams we need to solve complex challenges for our clients, and we will continue to invest in the policies, culture and leadership behaviours that make that possible.”
Caroline Jéséquel
Managing Director of Magellan
“This recognition reflects the commitment of colleagues right across our UK business. Whether through mentoring, networks like the Gender Network, or challenging bias in everyday decisions, people are making inclusion part of how we work. As we integrate new teams and capabilities into Magellan, we are determined to build and continue to strengthen that culture, ensuring that everyone, regardless of gender or background, can thrive and build a meaningful career with us.”
Johnathan Astbury
Chief Executive Officer, Transport & Mobility, International, at Magellan
About Business in the Community and The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality
Business in the Community (BITC) is The King’s Responsible Business Network, bringing together businesses to work on the most pressing social and environmental issues. The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality list recognises organisations that can evidence long‑term, holistic action to reduce gender inequalities at work and make gender equality part of their core business strategy.