Marsh & McLennan Companies, a professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, has announced the appointment of Nzinga Shaw as Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer, effective February 16th, 2021.
Shaw recently served as Starbucks Coffee Company’s Global Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer.
In this role, she was instrumental in creating accountability and tying rewards to progress toward I&D goals, and accelerated the firm’s journey to 100% pay equity.
Prior to Starbucks, she served as the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for the Atlanta Hawks, the first role of its kind in the National Basketball Association.
In her new role with Marsh & McLennan Companies, she will report to Carmen Fernandez, the company’s Chief People Officer.
Fernandez said: “Last year, we committed to several actions to create change within Marsh & McLennan, including strengthening our I&D measurement metrics and reporting, developing a leadership program for Black colleagues, and implementing unconscious bias, allyship and inclusive leadership training for every leader.
“Shaw will accelerate these efforts and actively bring all colleagues fully into the life and work of our company, with accountability and transparency.”
Shaw added: “Marsh & McLennan has a long history of developing I&D thought-leadership and providing clients with solutions that are critical components for future organisational success.
“I am proud to join the organisation and work with a talented team of leaders to cultivate a culture of inclusion that fosters different points of view and empowers diverse colleagues.”
