The Maples Group has announced Blessing Buraimoh as the Group’s first Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Lead.
Buraimoh will work with the Group’s leadership teams and its local DEI committees to advise, evolve and lead the implementation of the Group’s global DEI strategy. She brings over 11 years’ experience in DEI and sustainable social impact and has consulted across various sectors and geographies. A passionate advocate for DEI, Buraimoh has been recognised as a leader and influencer in this field. She has served as a DEI board member at Bisnow Europe, and authored numerous thought leadership pieces on DEI. She has also been a mentor for a number of programmes that support women and other under-represented groups.
“We are delighted to welcome Blessing to the Maples Group. We have always had an inclusive culture, however, there can be no room for complacency and we are continuously reviewing how we can improve in this regard,” stated Jonathan Green, Global Managing Partner of Maples and Calder, the Maples Group’s law firm. “As part of our commitment to DEI, we very much look forward to Blessing’s support and experienced leadership in this area.”
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Scott Somerville, CEO of Maples Group, added: “Blessing’s appointment underscores our commitment to investing in DEI which has been a key area of focus for many years and will remain a strategic priority as our business continues to grow and evolve. The Group has never been more diverse, with nearly 3000 colleagues representing over 90 nationalities across 16 office locations, servicing a multinational, multilingual client base. We are confident that Blessing’s experience and expertise will allow us to more effectively support our people, our clients and the communities where we operate.”
Commenting on the new appointment, Buraimoh stated: “I am thrilled to join the Maples Group as the Global DEI Lead. The Maples Group has grown rapidly over the past few years and now is an opportune time to review, evaluate and evolve its approach DEI in a way that will not only enhance growth but also create a workplace culture that is fit for the future. I believe that businesses and wider society both win when we create sustainable campaigns to deliver work environments where everyone, regardless of their backgrounds, can feel welcome, included and can achieve their potential.”
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