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Northrop Grumman taps chief diversity officer
Kenny Robinson joined defense contractor in 2007
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Falls Church-based Fortune 500 defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp. has promoted Kenny Robinson to vice president and chief diversity officer, effective May 31. Robinson will be responsible for advancing Northrop
DEI openers
Hiring of diversity and equity chiefs is on upswing
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Every movement has its moment. And now appears to be the moment for diversity, equity and inclusion officers in C-suites, academia and government. Black Lives Matters protests sparked by the
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The Visionary
Superstar Pharrell Williams has a dream for Virginia
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The online version of this article includes additional material from Virginia Business’ interview with Pharrell Williams. Pharrell Williams is a 13-time Grammy winner, an Oscar nominee, a fashion designer, a
Great responsibility
Black business leaders pay it forward
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“Business can be a force for good. I absolutely believe it,” says Byron L. Boston, CEO and co-chief investment officer of Glen Allen-based real estate investment trust Dynex Capital Inc.
The 2022 Black business leaders issue
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The Visionary Superstar Pharrell Williams has dream of equitable economic success for Hampton Roads and Virginia DEI openers Hiring of diversity and equity chiefs is on upswing
Mentorship and management
Charlottesville business leaders share lessons learned
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Brought to you by Virginia Business and Bank of America, in 2021 we hosted a diverse group of six Virginia business leaders for three Diversity Leadership Series events. These virtual
The Motley Fool hires chief diversity and inclusion officer
Rachel Williams has worked for Yelp, StubHub, Alphabet
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Alexandria-based financial services company The Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has hired its first chief diversity and inclusion officer, the company announced Wednesday. Rachel Williams joined the company on Nov. 12.
Virginia ABC names first chief transformation officer
Elizabeth Chu was partner at Thought Logic Consulting
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The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority has named Elizabeth Chu its first chief transformation officer, the authority announced Wednesday. Chu will guide Virginia ABC’s transformative efforts to ensure priorities and
Murphy & McGonigle appoints new Va. managing partner
Katherine McGrail is the firm's litigation shareholder and chief DEI officer
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New York-based financial services law firm Murphy & McGonigle announced Monday that Katherine McGrail, its litigation shareholder and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, will become the new managing partner
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Central Va. business leaders discuss their motivations for success.
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Brought to you by Virginia Business and Bank of America, join us every other month for the Diversity Leadership Series — virtual fireside chats with a diverse group of Virginia