Did you know that many fortune 500 companies have committed billions to supplier diversity in recent years, yet many struggle to turn those commitments into reality? Supplier diversity is not only about supporting women, minority, and veteran-owned businesses, but also about business health and sustainability by preventing supply chain disruptions, accessing new markets, improving brand reputation, and much more.
In honor of Black Business Month, we’re hosting a dynamic panel conversation with business owners, supply chain executives, and strategy leaders to uncover what’s working and what’s not with supplier diversity today. Moderated by Ipsos’ Janelle James, this session will focus on everything from procurement and program strategy to communications, socially sustainable supply chains, alignment with corporate strategy, reporting, branding, and even relationship building. Here’s who will be joining us:
- Faith Airhiavbere, Managing Director Supplier Strategy, Microsoft Digital
- Kamala Avila-Salmon, Head of Inclusive Content at Lionsgate
- Dawn Carr, CEO & Founder, Mahogany Insights
- Selena Cuffe, Chief Growth Officer at Blackstone Consulting Inc.
- Shay Mustafa, SVP Business Communications & Sustainability, Reynolds American Inc.
If you’re in marketing, PR, ESG, insights, brand strategy, content creation, procurement, finance, or if you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or business owner, you won’t want to miss this session.
