Vp, Diversity, Communications & Corporate Responsibility
Columbia, Md
Responsible for creation and oversight of Diversity, Ethics, Corporate Communications, and CSR at this $23B foodservice corporation with more than 26,000 employees in a decentralized distribution company. Created an organization-wide diversity program designed to develop a culture of inclusion, establish diversity as a business imperative; and build a diverse pool of employees, vendors, and customers. Led the creation of a CSR program covering social consciousness, the environmental footprint and profitability. Launched a Supplier Diversity program to support economic growth, expand the supplier network, and build partnerships from diverse and small businesses. Established a Diversity Leadership Council, comprised of local influencers across the country, that set organizational priorities and promoted action planning. Implemented a Diversity Scorecard with tangible business metrics, focused on attracting, hiring, retaining, and promoting leaders from a diverse pool. Transformed the company image and reputation, from one tainted by a $900 million fraud to one with a values-based, ethical culture-- rebranding it based on integrity and transparency as key attributes. Embedded ethics and diversity into field business process, practices, and decision-making. Created ethics training that resulted in a 91% highly favorable response from more than 21,000 employees.