DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is a crucial component of the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) framework, aimed at promoting fairness, respect, and equal opportunities within organizations, communities, and society. In today’s ESG-focused era, DEI has become an essential priority for companies.
On the evening of November 22, The University of Manchester China Centre is honored to welcome Curtis Baker, Head of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, Asia Pacific for Dow. Mr. Baker will talk about the importance of DEI and how to put it into practice.
Event time：19:00-20:30, Friday, 22 Nov.
Event venue：UoM China Centre, Changning, Shanghai
Open to working professionals with more than 3 years of experience. The detailed address will be sent via email/phone call upon successful RSVP. Scan to register:
Head of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, Asia Pacific (Dow).
Curtis Baker is the Asia Pacific Regional Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (ID&E) and Employee Experience (EX) Lead reporting directly to the Chief Incluison Officer, Alveda Williams, Ph.D.
In this combined role, Curtis is responsible for driving and implementing the Inclusion & Diversity + Employee Experience strategy and providing expertise, consultation and support to business, functional, and ERG leaders and EX change champions in the region. He drives the Social component of Dow’s ESG strategy and growth into the region while amplifying globally the voices from Asia Pacific.
In his scope, he collaborates with Dow businesses and functions on inclusion and employee experience, that lead to measurable results and long-term sustainable culture change. He also manages relationship support for I&D + EX partnerships representing Dow externally consistent with the region’s outreach, thought leadership initiatives and ambitions.
He holds a B.A. in Public Relations and a DEI for HR certification from Cornell University. Externally, he is an advisor for IPWS (International Profressional Women’s Society-SH), Out & Equal APAC Council and named Top DEI Leaders by sHero China. Also is the 2023 HeforShe Recipent from IPWS. Prior to joinging Dow, he was with The Walt Disney Company China for 8 years in HR and lastly leading DEI for Shanghai Disney Resort.
18:30 Register & Networking
19:00 Opening Remarks & Introduction of UoM China Centre
19:05 Guest Speaker Keynote
19:45 Q&A Session
20:00 UoM Global MBA Programme Overview
20:15 Networking & Wrap up
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