Genworth President and CEO Thomas McInerney on the Importance of Diverse Leadership at All Levels
Crystal Ashby, Interim President and CEO of The Executive Leadership Council, talks about the fractured social state of the country and how the death of George Floyd has shifted the public’s awareness of what it means to be black in America.
In a discussion with Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of the Committee for Economic Development at The Conference Board, Ashby challenges CEOs to enhance their own personal experiences and understanding by engaging with black executives and peers about the role that racism has played in their lives. She goes on to talk about the importance of investing in the long-term growth of black talent within an organization as critical to creating sustainable change within a company’s culture.
“We have seen a lot of organizations make amazing statements publicly. We have seen a lot of organizations invest a lot of money,” said Ashby. “The question becomes ‘what’s happening inside the walls of your organization? What is your black talent experiencing?...When do they feel like they belong? Do they feel like they have an ability to succeed? Do they look up and see people like them so they know it’s possible?’”
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The following is the bio of a former employee/consultant Rebecca L. Ray, Executive Vice President, Human Capital, is a member of the Executive Committee and led the US Human Capital Center for The Conference Board. She was responsible for member engagement and drives the ...Full Bio |
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Thomas J. McInerney is President and Chief Executive Officer of Genworth. He joined Genworth in January 2013 from The Boston Consulting Group, where he served as Senior Advisor since June 2011, providing consulting and advisory services to leading insurance and ...Full Bio |
