Diversity and inclusion among the ranks is essential, but it’s the impact of a diverse workforce on the work<\/em> that that serves client needs and drives incremental business, says Justin Thomas-Copeland<\/a>, CEO of DDB North America, in this fireside conversation with Rita Ferro, President of Disney Advertising Sales.<\/p>\n

Thomas-Copeland, the first Black CEO of the venerable Madison Avenue institution, formerly known as Doyle Dane Bernbach, has implemented a number of processes around hiring and talent development.<\/p>\n

The move towards diversity and inclusion on a global level is being headed by Nikki Lamba<\/a>, the newly appointed Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at DDB.<\/p>\n

Speaking of the industry-leading changes at the Omnicom creative shop, “We are going bigger (with D&I) and it’s paying off,” he tells Ferro.<\/p>\n

This\u00a05-part series<\/a>\u00a0abut diversity and inclusion is made possible by a generous contribution to the\u00a0Boys and Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico<\/a><\/em>\u00a0 from Disney Advertising Sales.<\/em><\/p>\n

Editor\u2019s Note: Since 2017, I have been been an advocate for this group. Please find the latest\u00a0video report<\/a>\u00a0from San Juan with the Clubs\u2019 president Olga Ramos. You can make a tax deductible contribution right here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Gracias Rita and Justin.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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