Pinterest has announced the appointment of Nichole Barnes Marshall as its new Global Head of Inclusion and Diversity (I&D).
Marshall joins the company from Bath and Body Works; where she was most recently the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Officer. There she was responsible for leading the cultural transformation of the brand; through the integration of DE&I programmes and efforts across the company.
At Pinterest, she will focus on leading the I&D strategy and team; and integrating I&D principles into its people and business processes. She will report to Christine Deputy, Chief People Officer at Pinterest and will be a key partner to Ben Silbermann, Co-founder and CEO at Pinterest; to help drive accountability, adoption and strategies for workplace, culture and marketplace programmes.
“Making Pinterest a place and a product where everyone feels a sense of belonging is core to our mission,” stated Ben Silbermann, Co-founder and CEO at Pinterest. “I’m excited to welcome Nichole as our new Global Head of Inclusion & Diversity to continue building a culture where all people feel heard and valued for the unique perspectives they bring to Pinterest.”
EXTENSIVE INCLUSION & DIVERSITY EXPERTISE
Marshall has extensive experience in the I&D space and passion for community-focused issues. She brings over 20 years of experience in DE&I and recruitment at iconic brands like L Brands, Aon and IBM. She is very active in the community on a variety of issues, including social justice; educational access; and economic opportunity. She also serves on several boards including National Urban League Diversity Advisory Board; Columbus Urban League; African American Leadership Academy; and United Way of Central Ohio.
“Doing the important work of diversity, equity and inclusion is not just my occupation, it is my occu-passion. I’m excited to bring that passion and purpose to support all Pinployees and Pinners in fulfilling our mission of inspiring people to live a life that they love,” commented Marshall.
Check out our Movers and Shakers section, for more new appointments and diversity champions in the DE&I/sustainability/wellbeing space.
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