CFO2110 - What Role Should CFOs Play in Advancing DEI?

Description

Some feel that DEI is only a human resource matter, or the sole responsibility of a DEI professional, however, to be truly effective, DEI must be everyone’s responsibility. McKinsey & Company’s January 2018 and 2020 research reinforces the link between DEI and company financial performance. In this session participants will learn tips and actions that CFO and finance leaders can take to ensure that they are playing a valuable role in advancing DEI within their organization.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize areas where you can partner with other executives on DEI initiatives
• Determine how to effectively advocate for progress and accountability
• Identify strategies for providing an evolving culture of inclusion

Speaker(s):

• Angelina Brathwaite, Sr. Client Partner Life Sciences / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leader, Brunel
• Tina Harris, Ph.D., Professor and Endowed Chair of Race, Media, & Cultural Literacy, Louisiana State University
• Tracey Walker, CCD-AP, National Leader of Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, RSM US LLP
• Stephen Rivera, CPA, CGMA, Vice President, Global Technical Accounting Advisory Services & Policy, Johnson & Johnson

Category: General Session (Online)