The National Diversity Council has revealed 2020’s Top 50 Chief Diversity Officers during its 16th annual conference this week.
As diversity and innovation have grown into a major business imperative, so too has the call to rank companies and officers on their efforts, according to the US-based National Diversity Council. It believes that Chief Diversity Officers are now “integral to advancing the transformation of organisations through diversity initiative implementation”.
Its annual Top 50 Chief Diversity Officers Award recognises the efforts of officers who have the “leadership and counsel to maintain and advance diversity and inclusion initiatives”. These leading diversity champions also “provide innovative solutions to strategically prioritise the preservation and advocacy of diverse talent at an organisation or company”.
AWARD CRITERIA
The top 50 Chief Diversity Officers in this year’s list meet a strict criteria, confirmed the National Diversity Council. All award contenders must fulfil the following conditions:
- Drive diversity through innovation within the public and/or private sectors.
- Sustain a record of diversity and/or contributions to field of work throughout the industry within all locations.
- Have clout within their organisation in terms of significant impact on revenues, profitability, and/or direction of the organisation.
- Demonstrate leadership and commitment to community wellbeing and/or high visibility in the community.
- Exhibit and demonstrate a commitment to the highest ethical standards and professional excellence.
Commenting on this year’s winners, Dennis Kennedy, Founder and Chair of the National Diversity Council, stated: “The 2020 Top 50 Chief Diversity Officers is a true testament to the abilities of leaders in the workplace. Each year, we are amazed and inspired at the achievements of each awardee. The 2020 class is truly a powerful force.”
2020’s TOP CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICERS
This year’s top Chief Diversity Officers, include:
- Alison Banks-Moore, Chief Diversity Officer, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- Angela Bretz, VP & Chief Diversity Officer, Nationwide
3. Angela Cooper, Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion, Mutual of Omaha
4. Ann Anaya, Chief Diversity Officer and Global Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Lead, 3M
5. Audra Jenkins, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Randstad USA
6. B. Lee Green, Vice President of Diversity, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Moffitt Cancer Center
7. Ben-Saba Hasan, SVP and Chief Global Culture, Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Walmart Inc.
8. Christal Morris, Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer, IDEX Corporation
9. Dawn Frazier-Bohnert, Senior Vice President, Global Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Liberty Mutual Insurance
10. Denise R. Lamoreaux, Global Chief Diversity Officer, Atos
11. Devray Kirkland, Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion , Chief Diversity Officer, Cardinal Health
12. Elizabeth A. Campbell, Director of Inclusion & Diversity, Campbell Soup Company
13. Elizabeth A. Morrison, Vice President Diversity & Belonging, Live Nation Entertainment
14. Ernest L. Adams, Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Danaher Corporation
15. Fenimore Fisher, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, DLA Piper
16. Gerri Mason Hall, Chief Diversity, Inclusion & Social Responsibility Officer, Sodexo
17. Glenn S. Jackson, Chief Diversity Officer of Diversity & Inclusion for Human Resources, M&T Bank Corporation
18. Grace Lee, Senior Vice President, Chief HR & Diversity Officer, Cubic Corporation
19. Grady L. Crosby, Vice President of Public Affairs, Chief Diversity Officer & President, Johnson Controls
20. InaMarie Johnson, Chief People & Diversity Officer, Zendes
21. Dr James E. Taylor, Chief Diversity, Inclusion, and Talent Management Officer, UPMC
22. John M. Lino, Chief Diversity Officer, Reed Smith LLP
23. Jon G. Munoz, Vice President of Global Diversity and Inclusion, Hilton
24. Joy Fitzgerald, Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Eli Lilly and Company
25. Karen A. Ashley, Chief Diversity Inclusion Officer, American Electric Power
26. Kathleen Navarro, Head of Talent Management & Chief Diversity Officer, New York Life Insurance Company
27. Keith Hutchison, Senior Vice President, US Human Resources & Chief Diversity Officer, National Grid
28. LeVoyd Carter, Executive Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Cox Communications
29. Maria Hughes, Senior Vice President, Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer, Humana
30. Marlon Moore, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Huntington Bank
31. Michael Lopez, Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
32. Miriam H. Lewis, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Principal Financial Group
33. Nathaniel Bennett III, Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Vice President, Head of Talent Acquisition, Comerica Bank
34. Nichole Marshall, Vice President & Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, L Brands
35. Nicole M. Durham, Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion, Exelon Corporation
36. Nikki Lewis Simon, Chief Diversity Officer, Greenberg Traurig
37. Oris Stuart, Executive Vice President, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, National Basketball Association
38. Paul Francisco, Global Chief Diversity Officer, State Street Corporation
39. Perika J. Sampson, Sr. Regional Diversity Officer – Pacific Coast Region, Morgan Stanley
40. Priscilla Koranteng, Vice President, Global Talent and Chief Diversity Officer, Kellogg Company
41. Quita Beeler Highsmith, Vice-President and Chief Diversity Office, Genentech
42. Reginald J. Miller, Vice President of Global Inclusion & Diversity, VF Corporation
43. Shibu Varghese, Senior Vice President for People, Culture and Infrastructure, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
44. Stephanie Smith, Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer, Fifth Third Bancorp
45. Susan Gordon, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion, Ross Stores, Inc.
46. Suzanne McGovern, Chief Diversity Officer & Head of Talent, Splunk
47. Theresa A. Hobbs, Chief Diversity Officer, SUNY Schenectady
Check out the National Diversity Council website for more information about the awards.