#EmbraceEquity Executive Influencer Statements

Executive leaders forge diversity, equity, inclusion

Executive leaders have a responsibility to seek diversity, value equity, and embrace inclusion - whether in the workplace, community, government or industry. The thoughts, actions, and support of executive leaders is paramount to women's advancement.

Here we shine a light on executive champions worldwide committed to forging an inclusive world.

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Executive leaders seek and value women's advancement

International Women's Day provides an important opportunity to highlight statements from executives worldwide who are committed to women's advancement and openly embrace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

Hear how leaders #EmbraceEquity.

Embracing Equity, Celebrating Opportunity

Felecia Pryor
Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer
John Deere

Embracing Equity Is Vital To Our Purpose Of Delivering A Better World

Troy Rudd
Chief Executive Officer
AECOM

Embracing Equity to Create Inclusive Futures for All

Aiman Ezzat
Chief Executive Officer
Capgemini

Honeywell Futureshapers #EmbraceEquity on International Women’s Day and Beyond

Darius Adamczyk
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Honeywell

Committed to making our workforce equitable in every way

Mark Naysmith
Chief Executive Officer (UK & EMEA)
WSP

Embracing Equity Will Lead Us to a More Equitable and Inclusive Society

Kenichiro Yoshida
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
Sony Group Corporation

Realizing a Sustainable Future

Yo Honma
President & Chief Executive Officer
NTT DATA Corporation

Leveraging Our Collective Power for Good

Albert Baladi
President & Chief Executive Officer
Beam Suntory

Achieving diversity without inclusion is an empty promise

Keri Gilder
Chief Executive Officer
Colt Technology Services

Creating A Stronger Company Culture That Is More Inclusive

Tim Scharwath
Chief Executive Officer
DHL Global Forwarding Freight

Embracing Equity in honor of International Womens Day

Koji Shibata
President & Chief Executive Officer
ANA Holdings INC.

You can do anything your brother can do!

Ghada Trotabas
Executive Vice President & Managing Director
Siemens Healthineers Great Britain & Ireland

Gender Equity is at the Heart of the European Investment Bank Group

Barbara Balke / Marjut Falkstedt
Secretary General / Chief Executive
EIB / EIF

Creating Fairness and Equality in the Workplace and Beyond

Alexis Faber
Chief Operating Officer
WTW

Let’s #EmbraceEquity Together

Anjuna Kalsi
Chief Human Resources Officer
Theramex

We #EmbraceEquity to Power Progress

John Engel
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
Wesco International

Empowering a sense of belonging through advocacy and leadership

Steve Malony
Chief Executive Officer
Belkin International

An equal world where all girls can thrive

Anna Segall
Chief Executive
World Association of Girl Guide & Girl Scouts

Committed to building an inclusive culture

Cecilia Lundgren
DE&I Council Chair & CFO, Western Europe
Carlsberg Group

We Have A Lot To Celebrate

Kristi Fox
Executive VP & Chief Administrative Officer
Securian Financial

More Than a Goal: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are a Responsibility

Cindy J. Miller
President & Chief Executive Officer
Stericycle

Meeting The Shifting Needs Of Women In The Workforce

Lorraine Hariton
President & Chief Executive Officer
Catalyst

#EmbraceEquity to create an equal world

Alan Manuel
Chief Executive Officer
Currie & Brown

Empowering companies across the world to #EmbraceEquity

Archana Gilravi
Senior Vice President
Lean In

Achieving Gender Justice by Fair Trade Enterprises

Leida Rijnhout
Chief Executive
World Fair Trade Organization

Womans Trust Embraces Equity

Heidi Riedel
Chief Executive Officer
WomansTrust

Embracing Equity Begins with Putting People First

Michelle Mikesell
Chief People Officer
G&A Partners

Embracing Equity in a Male-Dominated Industry

Ann Fandozzi
Chief Executive Officer
Ritchie Bros.

Reflection And Gratitude For The Women Who Paved The Way

Nicole Higgins
President
RACGP

#EmbraceEquity and Charge Forward Toward a Better Tomorrow

Brent Sjoberg
President & Chief Financial Officer
Avana

Empowering companies to #EmbraceEquity among their outside counsel

Aviva Will
Co-Chief Operating Officer
Burford Capital

Executive leaders are invited to share their statement.

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