Mission Statement
Our mission is to ensure fact-based transparency to DEI across organizations, industries, and countries.
We do this by having the largest database and most sophisticated scoring mechanisms available to provide a common denominator for DEI.
Perfect DEI-equilibrium will not happen overnight. It is a journey and we at Denominator do not claim to have all the answers. We are committed to the journey, but we know we will make mistakes along the way. We encourage all to share your ideas on how we can make our product, website or communication better or more inclusive. Please provide feedback, we encourage it, both the positive and the negative. We have set out on an ambitious mission and hope we together can reach a more balanced world for growth and improved human interaction.
Our Focus
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is a subcategory of the Social aspect of ESG.
Within DEI the focus for Denominator is Data, Ratings and Research. Only with global standardized and comparable data is it possible to obtain the necessary insights to manage risk and create improvement.
Meet the Team
Denominator is an international company with people in almost every part of the world; we are all different, but all the same. The same can be said about our clients and partners. We approach our job with empathy, curiosity, and a desire to create the best possible data and insights to facilitate knowledge and accountability-based solutions within Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion.
By introducing some of our people, we want you to get to know us a little better.
Corwyn Miyagishima
Web Developer
Emma Helbo
Head of External Relations & Communication
Anders A. L. Rodenberg
Chief Executive Officer
Joey Lee Olsen
Growth & Partnerships Manager
Stanislav ‘Stan’ Sartasov
Chief Technical Officer
Hender Gercio
Growth & Partnerships Manager
Yasser Elsedawy
Business Intelligence Lead
Oriana Ortega Dongú
Research Specialist Manager
Kristian Wredstroem
Senior Growth Manager
Bassam Yousri
Researcher
Corwyn Miyagishima
Web Developer
I joined Denominator in April of 2021, bringing over two decades of software engineering experience to the technology team.
Being a software engineer as well as an ordained Buddhist priest, it’s been a challenge to find work that applies my technical skills to my Zen principles. Denominator provides me with a unique opportunity to apply both my thinking mind and my heart-mind to helping companies around the world improve their DEI policies and practices.
Living in the northeastern United States for all my life, I have been blessed to have personally experienced relatively little racism, even though my Japanese heritage is clear in my features and many of my habits. But throughout my life, I’ve seen how terrible we humans can be to each other because of perceived differences. I am glad to be working at Denominator towards ending this tribalism that is so unnecessary in the modern world.
Emma Helbo
Head of External Relations & Communication
With a background in Political Science and experiences in Public Affairs, I joined Denominator in May 2021 and drive our external relations to various stakeholders such as clients, partners, journalists, and media relations for Denominator’s corporate communication.
I am a true Mavrick. Originally from Vietnam and adopted at the age of two, so do consider myself a native Dane. As a strong advocator of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, I work for global transparency to DEI. By providing DEI scores and ratings, Denominator empowers institutional investors, supply chain managers, and corporate leaders to incorporate DEI considerations into decisions and practices powered by granular and holistic DEI data.
Anders A. L. Rodenberg
Chief Executive Officer
As CEO of Denominator, I do a little bit of everything, but my most important job is to engage with people both inside and outside of Denominator. Data might be the foundation of knowledge and accountability, but it requires people to turn knowledge and accountability into solutions and improvements. In the end, my job is about people.
Prior to Denominator, I spent more than a decade working at Moody’s Analytics with people across Europe, US, Canada, Latin America, and some parts of Asia. I have a Master’s degree in Political Science but think my most important skills and life lessons come from my upbringing. I was raised by a single mother in Denmark but come from a multinational family with a Swedish father, a sister from Asia and another sister from the Arctic region. We were all different, but all the same. This taught us empathy, curiosity for the unknown, and that it is ok to agree to disagree.
Joey Lee Olsen
Growth & Partnerships Manager
At Denominator, I bring our innovative solutions to life in the global marketplace. With a background in climate science and a passion for ESG, I’m deeply engaged in addressing key challenges within sustainable transition.
Originally from Singapore, I completed my undergraduate studies in Social Sciences at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and pursued a Master’s degree in Climate Change at the University of Copenhagen. My journey has led me to actively advance the ESG agenda through partnerships, driven by my personal commitment to people and planet.
As a woman and expatriate, intersectionality fuels my dedication to the DEI space. I’m excited to collaborate with you on our journey towards a more sustainable and inclusive future.
Stanislav 'Stan' Sartasov
Chief Technical Officer
I am CTO of Denominator and I am directly or indirectly responsible for our web applications and databases. I also lead further software development efforts, align integration roadmaps and their implementation with third parties and keep an eye on product ownership and requirements management. After all, software development is much more social process than usually thought.
As a citizen of the world currently residing in Valencia, I’ve been working in software development for 15 years for different companies all around the globe, and I also spent more than 10 years as university assistant professor of Software Engineering department and have a Ph.D. in Computer Science related to sustainable energy. As someone who had experienced discrimination by the place of birth, I am fully committed to Denominator mission to build a better and fairer world.
Hender Gercio
Growth & Partnerships Manager
I am a fierce DEI advocate and data strategist, working alongside asset owners/managers, supply chain and corporate DEI practitioners, researchers and policymakers, and community organizations to amplify the impact of DEI initiatives, fostering environments where diversity is celebrated, equity is the foundation, and inclusion is the norm. Championing change, one datapoint at a time.
As an immigrant, working-class, trans woman of color who has succeeded in thriving in the corporate world, I see my progress as the direct result of effective DEI/ESG policies. Working in Denominator allows me to pay it forward, by leveraging DEI data for companies to build a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse world.
Yasser Elsedawy
Business Intelligence Lead
As a key mediator between business and technology, my role at Denominator involves the orchestration and management of data initiatives. This includes the development of data models, ensuring data quality, and implementing data solutions aimed at strengthening the efficiency of Denominator’s strategic business decisions.
My engineering background has influenced my enthusiasm for challenging the boundaries of traditional practices. My goal is to create an environment that encourages innovation and creative problem-solving, embracing the challenge of exploring new methodologies and concepts.
Being a Muslim, Arab, Middle Eastern, African, and Egyptian living in Europe, my cultural experiences have significantly shaped my outlook, especially in the areas of diversity and inclusion. Having faced discrimination in various settings, I am committed to Denominator’s goal of advancing Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion worldwide. My aim is to help build a future where fairness, human rights, and equal participation in society are not only ideals but realities for everyone.
Oriana Ortega Dongú
Research Specialist Manager
As Research Specialist Manager, I manage the research teams in different regions ensuring the quality, validation, and delivery of our data efforts. Information is extremely valuable and placing it at everyone’s grasp is one of the most relevant contributions one can make.
Prior to joining Denominator, I held several roles such as Project Financial Manager at Ericsson, being member of the National Finance Support Team at AIESEC in Mexico, as well as Finance and Legality Vice-President and Team Leader at AIESEC in ITAM.
Born and raised in Mexico City, I was heavily influenced by diversity, inclusion, and a very rich culture. I hold a Bachelor’s degree from ITAM in International Relations and am keen on learning languages. I believe it’s the best way to understand and be truly immersed in other cultures and ways of living. This has led me to be certified in English, French, and Italian.
Kristian Wredstroem
Senior Growth Manager
As a native Dane turned global citizen, I’ve spent nearly half my life living outside the cozy confines of Denmark. My journey has immersed me in a blend of different cultures, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and beliefs. This exposure has not only enriched my personal life but has also deeply informed my professional ethos. I am fortunate to work in a field that actively promotes equality of opportunity, regardless of the differences we all share.
I lead Denominator’s sales team, focusing on integrating DEI insights into the strategic frameworks of influential corporations. Our mission is to ensure that these organizations not only succeed in their markets but also lead as exemplars of diversity and inclusivity, ultimately creating the most valuable and inclusive business environment globally.
In my free time, you’ll likely catch me logging miles in preparation for my next marathon, charming dogs of all breeds, playing a highly mediocre round of golf, or drinking an over-priced latte at my local coffee shop in Brooklyn.
Bassam Yousri
Researcher
I joined Denominator as a part of the research team. One of my main tasks is to search, prospect, and perform quality controls on the global DEI data. Denominator allows me to support equality and preserve diversity.
Working with many nationalities and living in different parts of the world helped me realize the importance of DEI and how much we need to discuss the topic.
I graduated from El Shorouk Academy with a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering and Urban Planning, but most of my experience has been in the field of business.
I am an Egyptian-Brazilian citizen, born and raised in Egypt where I lived until I finished my education. After that I worked in different companies around the Middle East, Europe, and Latin American. Right now, I live in Brazil with my wife and daughter.
Our DEI Statistics
Denominator has more than 10 different nationalities with people from South America, North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
56% Women and 44% Men
Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, and Atheism
Average age is 33
47% Asian, 33% Caucasian, 13% Middle Eastern, and 7% Hispanic
Married, Relationship, and Single
Economics, Law, Political Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information & Communication Technology, Business Administration, and Architecture & Urban planning
Change is Constant
Location
Denominator has a global database with data and ratings on countries, industries and more than 3.5 million public and private companies. The database spans over 650+ unique DEI data variables .
Did you know that most World maps resemble the Mercantor projection which does not reflect the true size of countries.
This map is based on Neil Kaye’s mosaic approach, but there are other maps projections such as Gail-Peters and Winkel
Selected Features
Forbes Talks - Interview with Anders Rodenberg, CEO of Denominator
Discussion of changing landscape of investing, and how data transparency can help Women and people of color ensure their retirement funds are not being invested in companies that do poorly by DEI.
Denominator Helps FINBOURNE Plug the DEI Gap for Conscientious Investors
“Is it right that an asset manager who gets half their money from women should invest in companies that don’t have a single woman on its board?”
Data drives Diversity and Inclusion for long term climate change solutions
Looking at why cultural and cognitive diversity is important and how the world is ‘one big power brain’. We need new global reporting standards.
Danish boards and executives are among the most Caucasian in the West
Of board members and executives in the largest companies, 0% have an African background, 1% have an Asian background, and 0,9% have a background from the Middle East.
Selected Events
Womeneconomics
Copenhagen
FQ’s Equality Lounge at WEF
Davos
TEDx at COP26
Glasgow
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