Media and marketing organisation Meredith Corporation has appointed Shona Pinnock as its Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Director. Reporting to Senior Vice President of Human Resources Dina Nathanson, she will be responsible for Meredith’s D&I programmes across all locations and businesses.
“Meredith is deeply committed to strengthening our diversity and inclusion efforts across the company and I am very excited to have Shona’s knowledge and experience leading the way,” said Nathanson. “Shona will bring a valuable new perspective to Meredith.”
Pinnock has nearly 20 years of human resources experience in various industries including publishing, real estate and legal. Prior to joining Meredith, she served as the D&I Officer and a HR Director for Consumer Reports, and before that she served as the Senior HR Manager for Riverbay Corporation.
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Commenting on the appointment, Pinnock stated: “Meredith has very strong diversity and inclusion programmes already in place and a very passionate group of employees. I am thrilled to join the Meredith team and expand its current programme. I am excited about the entire organisation’s commitment to its employees as well as the communities, customers, and clients it serves.”
Pinnock is certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) by the Human Resources Certification Institute and is an active member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR). She also serves on the Boards of Directors for Coney Island Prep School, Sister to Sister International and The Violet Torch Foundation.