The prominent anti-DEI campaigner who successfully took on America's corporate behemoths has secured a powerful new platform in the heart of British politics. Scott Shepard, the mastermind behind the pressure campaign that pushed giants like Microsoft, Apple, and Disney to abandon their diversity pledges, has been appointed a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Policy Studies, one of Westminster's most influential free-market think tanks.
Shepard, formerly of the National Conservative Centre, rose to prominence by orchestrating a relentless campaign against what he labels 'discriminatory' DEI policies. His strategy involved publicly challenging over 100 major US corporations on their ESG and diversity commitments, arguing they often violate civil rights laws.
From Corporate Foe to Policy Influencer
His new role at the Centre for Policy Studies marks a significant shift from external activist to an insider within the policy-making ecosystem. The position will see him shaping the conversation on issues like corporate governance, free speech, and equality law from a prestigious London base.
In an exclusive statement, Shepard outlined his ambitious agenda: "My work will focus on the incursion of discriminatory 'diversity, equity, and inclusion' mandates into public and corporate life... and on defending the foundational liberal principles of equality under the law and viewpoint diversity."
A Controversial Victory Lap
The appointment is seen as a victory lap for Shepard's controversial methods. His campaign, which critics decried as a war on social progress, claimed numerous scalps. He famously declared victory after companies like JPMorgan Chase and Meta significantly rolled back their public DEI commitments.
His new think tank home is no stranger to controversy itself. The Centre for Policy Studies, co-founded by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, is a stalwart of conservative ideology. Shepard's hiring signals a intent to double down on a transatlantic battle against 'woke capitalism'.
This move solidifies London's position as a key hub for the growing anti-ESG and anti-DEI movement, setting the stage for further confrontations with corporate Britain and its diversity initiatives.
