Karen S. Lynch named the next President and CEO of CVS Health and Larry J. Merlo to retire in Spring 2021 WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors appointed Karen S. Lynch, currently Executive Vice President, CVS Health and President, Aetna, as the company’s next President and… Read the full article

By Trevor Wilson Several years ago, I had a vexing business problem that proved to be difficult to overcome. A friend of mine asked me if I knew Wes Hall. While I had heard the name, I had never met the man. I knew he was Black, I knew he was extremely successful, and I… Read the full article

By Trevor Wilson and Alecia Maragh Wes Hall, one of Canada’s most influential powerbrokers, runs the leading shareholder advisory firm in North America. This strong, confident and dynamic man was the subject of a rags-to-riches success story featured on the cover of Report on Business (a magaizne insert in The Globe and Mail) on January… Read the full article

By Nir Kossovsky and Denise Williamee, Steel City Re Reputational crises are nasty, brutish, and enduring. To deploy the type of reputational risk management apparatus needed today, companies must understand the expectations of ever-changing and diverse groups of stakeholders, and stay attuned to constantly shifting cultural trends that pose enterprise-wide risks and require a response… Read the full article

By Angela Peacock, CEO of worldwide diversity and inclusion training consultancy PDT Global When diversity and inclusion movements such as Black Lives Matter are in the news, people are quick to join in and show their support—whether by attending marches, wearing badges, or writing blogs. But the hard work really starts when the headlines have… Read the full article

Throughout its history, Profiles in Diversity Journal has recognized thousands of individuals from around the world who are making a difference by advancing the cause of diversity and inclusion. Now, with the introduction of our Diversity Team Award, we honor the collaboration and synergy created by teamwork. We recognize the importance of diverse contributions and… Read the full article

Company: ADM Diversity Team Name: ADM Diversity & Inclusion Teams Diversity Team Leader: Aurelie Giles Website: www.adm.com   ADM’s diversity & inclusion (D&I) global and regional teams have been instrumental in implementing D&I initiatives across the world to continue to develop a diverse talent pool and foster an inclusive workplace culture at ADM. Our gender-balanced… Read the full article

Company: Bass, Berry & Sims Diversity Team Name: Bass, Berry & Sims Diversity Team Leader: Todd Rolapp Website: www.bassberry.com   Our entire firm is our diversity team, as we are all ambassadors, allies, and active participants in our inclusion and diversity initiatives and programs. Fairness, equal opportunity, and responsibility guide us in building and sustaining… Read the full article

Company: Dechert LLP Diversity Team Name: Diversity & Inclusion Diversity Team Leader: Satra Sampson-Arokium Website: www.dechert.com   As a global law firm with 26 offices in 13 countries, Dechert has a multinational identity that is fundamentally diverse. As such, the firm’s commitments to diversity and inclusion are not simply words written on a website—they are… Read the full article

Company: Fannie Mae Diversity Team Name: Office of Minority and Women Inclusion Diversity Team Leader: Bill Fahey Website: www.fanniemae.com   TEAM MEMBERS Tamara Carrera Enterprise Program Manager Tasha Daniels Enterprise Program Manager Tracy Fitzgerald Compliance/Ethics Specialist Damien Heath Diversity & Inclusion Manager Damion Henderson Diversity & Inclusion Consultant Lisa Huynh Business Analyst Jinny Jang Diversity… Read the full article