Supplier diversity remains an important part of the Treasurer’s toolkit—not only because inclusive business practices support broader corporate values, but because a wider and more varied supplier base can bring new perspectives, capabilities, relationships and opportunities to the organization.
In this session, we’ll look at diversity initiatives from two perspectives.
- First, we’ll introduce members to another growing diverse- and veteran-owned financial services firm, American Veterans Group, and hear how firms like AVG can bring differentiated value to corporate treasury teams.
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We’ll then step back and examine the issue from the CEO’s vantage point. Daryl Brewster, CEO of Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP), will share how senior executives are thinking about diversity and supplier inclusion today, how those priorities are evolving, and what that means for Treasury.
The discussion will explore:
- How Treasury can make a meaningful contribution to broader corporate diversity and supplier-inclusion goals.
- How peers are evolving the way they evaluate and select financial services providers.
The business benefits of engaging with diverse-owned firms.
- How Treasury leaders can better align their efforts with the priorities of the CEO and executive team.
Practical steps members can take to strengthen their organizations’ approaches.
Panelists
- Ben Biles , Founder and CEO, American Veterans Group
