Andreas Kouremenos

Andreas is an advisory engagement manager based in our Chicago office. 

He is an active leader and member of Hatch’s Pride Employee Resource Group (ERG), helping to maintain Hatch’s safe and inviting work environment.  He is dedicated to nurturing diversity and inclusion so that all employees can be their authentic selves. 

Andreas was one of the recipients of the 2024 Positive Change Awards, a program to recognize employees who contribute to building Hatch’s inclusive organization, who exemplify the values of our Manifesto, and who actively work towards strengthening our diverse teams. 

Why do you believe in diversity and inclusion?

 It is imperative that we as a firm foster an environment of diversity and inclusion, allowing people to be their authentic selves every day. Hatch’s strength comes our ability to bring different perspectives and viewpoints to every conversation. Our unique experiences, combined with our technical acumen, is what makes our work excel. 

What do you think we need to do as individuals to improve inclusivity?

Tolerance is only but a minimum requirement, but to really be inclusive, I would like to challenge everyone in every office to actively show support to colleagues who are part of a different group or identify differently than what you would expect.

What does positive change mean to you?

Positive change is actively working to bring diversity and inclusion to the workplace. The more conversations that take place, the greater our visibility will be regarding the issues that some of our colleagues face. This also means actively encouraging and fostering a supportive environment. 

What do you think are the toughest challenges facing our clients? 

We work in an industry that tends to be dominated by men. Although this has changed quite a bit in recent years, there is still so much to be done. While big, multinational companies tend to ensure that diversity and inclusion is incorporated in their work environments, many of the smaller companies can still benefit from more leadership in this area. 

What are you most proud of?

I am proud to see how much the Pride ERG has grown over the years. As we talk about the many issues our community faces, we get more questions and open new discussions surrounding tolerance and support. 

What do you like most about working at Hatch? How do you think the Hatch culture is different from other companies? 

Selfishly, I am proud to be working for a global company that started in my hometown, but it is more than just that. Hatch takes inclusivity seriously and I have received a lot of support for our initiatives from both corporate groups and my own advisory team. I would like to especially thank Mikael for supporting the work that we do. I think that for an engineering firm, Hatch does a good job at ensuring diversity and inclusion compared to other companies in this industry.