Comcast promotes Dalila Wilson-Scott to chief diversity officer
Ms. Wilson-Scott will oversee all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion activities for the corporation. She will also continue to lead the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation and the company’s community impact work. “Dalila is a fantastic leader and passionate advocate and supporter of our corporate social responsibility efforts, which have been at the heart of our company for decades,” said Mr. Roberts. “In her new role, she will build on our strong foundation, partnering with leadership teams across our organization to continue to make our company and culture more inclusive, and
VICE MEDIA GROUP NAMES VETERAN BRAND EXECUTIVE NADJA BELLAN-WHITE AS GLOBAL CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
VICE Media Group CEO Nancy Dubuc announced that the company has appointed veteran marketing, brand and communications leader Nadja Bellan-White to its executive leadership team in the role of Global Chief Marketing Officer. Bellan-White will be the first to assume the newly-created global position, uniting VICE Media Group’s portfolio and teams across marketing, branding and communications internationally under one pillar. She will be responsible for aligning the company’s worldwide brand narrative across its five businesses and will amplify VICE’s authority as the world’s leading youth media brand, maximizing
WWE Elects Steve Pamon of Beyonce’s Parkwood Entertainment to Board of Directors
WWE has named Steve Pamon to its Board of Directors. In a statement released by WWE, Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon said, "Steve brings an extraordinary track record from the media and entertainment industry and is an accomplished senior executive. I am confident his experience and insights will add tremendous value to our company." Pamon is President and COO of Beyonce's Parkwood Entertainment. Throughout his tenure, he has achieved critical and commercial success as evident in the Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show, Lemonade visual album, The Formation World Tour, Netflix’s Homecoming documentary
Wells Fargo announces Gigi Dixon as new head of External Relations
NNPA NEWSWIRE—Georgette “Gigi” Dixon has been named Wells Fargo’s new head of External Relations, which is part of the bank’s Government Relations and Public Policy team. Dixon, who currently serves as senior director of External Relations for National Constituents, has been responsible for leading engagement with major national nonprofits, advocacy organizations and other key stakeholders. She’s also a key adviser to executives for diversity and inclusion issues, according to a Wells Fargo press release. “The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) representing the Black Press of America, especially salutes Wells Fargo
Under Armour Appoints Wes Moore to Board of Directors
Effective October 1, Under Armour announced Wes Moore will serve on its Board of Directors. Moore, 41, is a New York Times bestselling author and founder of the Robin Hood foundation, a nonprofit that has dispersed more than $3 billion to fight injustices in education, health, housing and expanding career opportunities. “I’m excited to join the extraordinary team at Under Armour. Throughout my career, I have worked at the intersection of business and community helping to drive value for a dynamic and broad base of stakeholders,” said Moore.
Target Names Maurice Cooper New Marketing SVP
Target has named Maurice Cooper its new Marketing Senior Vice President. Cooper's work will focus on inclusive branding to strengthen consumer relationships, strategic promotions, and marketing across media platforms. Effective September 14, he will directly report to Rick Gomez, Target’s EVP and chief marketing, digital and strategy officer. In a statement Gomez said, “Maurice has an incredible passion and curiosity for understanding the consumer, their mindset and their shifting preferences. His extensive experience and leadership will make him a great addition to our marketing team as we continue
Pinterest Names Tyi McCray as Global Head of Inclusion and Diversity
Pinterest has appointed Tyi McCray its Global Head of Inclusion and Diversity. McCray, who has worked with Airbnb, Twitter, and the New York Times, comes on board to lead programming promoting diverse culture. She will report directly to co-founder and Pinterest CEO Ben Silbermann. "We’re very excited to welcome Tyi to Pinterest. She is a proven and compassionate leader who will be a huge asset in advancing the significant work ahead of us," said Silbermann. "I look forward to working with her to build a culture where all
EnJunaya Canton quit six-figure job to start fast-growing Zuhuri Beauty
It’s been an exciting couple of years for EnJunaya Canton, owner of Zuhuri Beauty, a skin care line originally created for African American women. Based out of Los Angeles, Canton has been rapidly growing her company for the past few years and is constantly thinking about how she can take it further. Started in 2006, Zuhuri Beauty was born out of a desire for cleaner, healthier skin care products. After seeing transformative results from starting an organic and vegan diet, Canton realized how much of a difference that
Dana White Is the First Black Woman to Run Comms at a Major Automaker
As Hyundai North America’s first chief communications officer, Dana W. White knows what it is like to have two feet in two worlds. “Growing up I always knew about the power of communication, the power of words,” she said, talking about her childhood in Charlottesville, Virginia. “My grandfather, who was born in 1896, founded the oldest black newspaper in the state. I used to cut ad sheets every month and write copy and process black-and-white photos [at the paper]. The entrepreneurial spirit runs deep in me and my
DICK’S Sporting Goods Names NFL’s Larry Fitzgerald, Jr. to its Board of Directors
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. announced that Larry Fitzgerald, Jr., the 11-time Pro Bowl wide receiver for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, has been named to the company's Board of Directors. Fitzgerald is an active member in the business community. He joined the Sports Matter Advisory Board of The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation in 2018 to help inspire and enable youth sports participation, and he recently purchased a minority ownership stake in the NBA's Phoenix Suns. "I've long admired DICK'S Sporting Goods, and over the years have had the opportunity