EMCORE UK has announced the appointment of Marcia Ore as Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I).
Ore will report into CEO Keith Chanter, with a dotted line into Dylan Wickenden, Executive Director, Human Resources. She will work closely with the broader HR team and members of EMCOR UK’s diversity and inclusion working groups; to shape and drive the company’s approach to diversity and inclusion.
“We are very pleased that Marcia has agreed to join EMCOR UK as she brings with her such a wealth of experience; which supports our commitment to be an inclusive employer and our purpose to create a better world at world,” stated Keith Chanter, CEO of EMCOR UK. “Marcia will form part of our Executive Leadership Team to ensure that our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy and initiatives are a core part of how we operate at all levels across the business. She will join a team that continues to push for the advancement of equality of opportunity; and strives to raise awareness of the benefits of an inclusive culture.”
ADVANCING EQUALITY & INCLUSION
Working for the police service for over 30 years, Ore has held several roles to challenge barriers to ED&I. Since retiring from the Police Service, she has continued to be actively involved with ED&I activity, including delivering training sessions; facilitating workshops; and supporting organisations to develop their strategic approach to diversity and inclusion.
Commenting on the new role, Ore said: “I am delighted to be joining EMCOR UK and look forward to further developing and executing its diversity and inclusion strategy. I was drawn by their purpose to create a better world at work; and by their values. I aim to ensure that they have the best strategy, policies and training in place to drive positive behavioural change; and to create a culture that is truly inclusive.”
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