SUPPLIER DIVERSITY
America’s Top Diversity Advocates
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wo women have recently been
awarded for “America’s Top
Esther Silver-Parker now
Diversity Advocates” for 2009.
Ying McGuire of Dell and Esther Sil-
serves as senior vice presi-
ver-Parker of Wal-Mart were added to
dent of Corporate Affairs
this year’s Hall of Fame List. This dis- for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
tinguished group of individuals was
And is charged with the
recognized for their outstanding
strategic planning and exe-
achievements in various diversity ini-
cution of the company's
tiatives. Previous honorees have
included such names as former U.S.
stakeholder management
presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy
efforts. In her previous
Carter who, collectively, have been
role as senior vice presi-
champions of inclusion for many dent of Diversity Relations
decades.
she was responsible of the
The “Top Diversity Advocates” rep-
company's diversity efforts
resent individuals who have demon-
as it relates to supplier
strated a commitment to solutions in
diversity issues on a global and
development, philanthrop-
national level. The honorees have
ic, community relations
made a significant impact on diversity programs and associate
issues in employment, procurement,
retention initiatives.
housing and education. These “soft”
sell champions have not waved a
diversity flag but have quietly made a Marts efforts to improve its image and United States that provide goods and
difference in the lives of people by reputation in the communities its services to Fortune 1000 companies,
positively impacting their lives, and serves. government agencies, and colleges
improving the economic conditions The “Top Advocates” will be hon- and universities. DiversityBusiness
for their families and communities. ored at a special awards ceremony at provides research and data collection
“I am extremely excited about this DiversityBusiness.com’s 9th Annual services for diversity including the
year’s honoree list” said Kenton Multicultural Business Conference, “Top 50 Organizations for Multicultur-
Clarke, CEO of
DiversityBusiness.com. taking place April 29 – May 1, 2009 at al Business Opportunities”, “Top 500
“This recognition brings attention to Disney’s Contemporary resort in Diversity Owned Companies in Amer-
real results provided by many differ- Orlando, Florida. ica”, and others. Its research has been
ent people representing all sectors of “America should be proud of the recognized and published by Forbes
diversity and who can quantify suc- results produced by the “Top Advo- Magazine, Business Week and thou-
cess made by their efforts.” Ying cates” and others, says Mr. Clarke. sands of other print and internet pub-
McGuire Senior Manager Global Sup- “They are most deserving of this lications. The site has gained national
plier Diversity at Dell is a great exam- recognition and they continue to make recognition and has won numerous
ple of one of the “Top Advocates”. our country the greatest place on earth awards for its content and design. It is
Using her position at Dell, she directs to live”. PWM a leading provider of Supplier Diversi-
the department that has provided over ty management tools and has the most
of one billion dollars in buying oppor- widely distributed Diversity magazine
tunities from companies owned by About
DiversityBusiness.com in the United States. DiversityBusi-
diverse people. Ms. Esther Silver- Launched in 1999, DiversityBusi-
ness.com is produced by Computer
Parker of Wal-Mart Stores in her posi- ness, with over 46,000 members, is the Consulting Associates International
tion as Senior Vice President Corpo- largest organization of diversity Inc. (CCAii.com) of Southport, CT.
rate Affairs has spearheaded Wal- owned businesses throughout the Founded in 1980.
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