Global talent solutions Heidrick & Struggles has appointed Cecilia Nelson-Hurt as its new Chief Diversity Officer, effective immediately.
Nelson-Hurt has joined the firm from L’Oréal USA, where she served as Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. She was responsible for shaping the company’s diversity and inclusion efforts that underscore its commitment to building an inclusive beauty brand; and as an equal opportunity workplace. She also developed and facilitated its diversity and inclusion programmes; and worked with the company’s employee-led think tanks to create and implement strategies and initiatives; that positively impacted employee engagement, consumer insights and community outreach.
“At Heidrick & Struggles, we are committed to building diverse leadership teams and organisations and creating inclusive workplace cultures, both for our employees and our clients,” stated Krishnan Rajagopalan, President and CEO of Heidrick & Struggles. “We are delighted to welcome Cecilia who brings her deep passion, experience and commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion to our firm. We look forward to further strengthening our focus and efforts on increasing representation and fostering an equitable and inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive and achieve success.”
EQUITABLE & INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT
Commenting on the new role, Nelson-Hurt stated: “It is an incredibly exciting time to join Heidrick & Struggles as the firm looks to accelerate its transformation and growth journey globally. I am honoured to have this opportunity to lead the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion strategy and deliver long-term, sustainable programmes and initiatives that build on its values and commitment to creating the most diverse and inclusive executive talent and leadership advisory firm in the industry.”
Previously, Nelson-Hurt was Vice President of University Relations and a Diversity and Campus Relations Officer at JPMorgan Chase; where she managed relationships with business and recruiting teams to create targeted events at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. She also developed and maintained relationships with multiple diversity-oriented organisations. They include the National Association of Colleges & Employers, Universum and Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; increasing the number of diverse applicants for its entry-level and experienced hire recruiting programmes.
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