Duke Energy has promoted Cameron McDonald as Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer and Vice President of Talent Agility and Acquisition, effective from 1 November 2021.
McDonald is currently Duke Energy’s Vice President of human resources; where she leads the company’s talent acquisition, workforce agility and HR business partner functions. She will succeed Joni Davis, who is retiring following a 34-year career with the company. McDonald will report to the company’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Ron Reising.
“Cameron has broad experience, strong relationships with our senior leaders and a proven track record of implementing talent strategies that enable the company to execute its clean energy strategy,” stated Reising. “Combining diversity and inclusion, talent acquisition and workforce agility will help increase diversity in our recruiting pipeline, workforce and leadership team; strengthen our culture of inclusion; and build the skill sets needed to achieve our clean energy vision.”
SOCIAL JUSTICE & RACIAL EQUITY EFFORTS
Duke Energy’s diversity and inclusion programme has significant momentum. The company has made strong progress hiring diverse candidates and advancing diverse leaders; expanding training and learning opportunities; and hosting events where employees can have safe and honest conversations. Duke Energy also increased its focus on social justice and racial equity philanthropy. Since May of 2020, the Duke Energy Foundation has committed $4 million to help advocate for equal opportunities in the communities it serves.
McDonald joined Duke Energy in 2001 and has held numerous roles in human resources; including compensation, employee relations, change management, learning and development and HR business partner consulting. McDonald also led a team focused on HR transformation, applying innovation and technology to reimagine HR products and services.
A native of South Carolina, McDonald earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Clemson University; and a master’s degree in human resources from the University of South Carolina.
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