To get ahead in business, you need to be part of the conversation. This consumer products company invites diverse women to speak up with events such as “Getting a Seat at the Table,” a networking event it hosted at head­quarters in February. Featuring insights from CEO and Chairman Indra Nooyi and other top executives, it got attendees thinking about whose careers they wanted to emulate and how they could make a lasting professional impact. The event’s focus echoed that of the African­ American Female Forum, a quarterly company gathering that’s designed to empower managers in that demographic. Over two days, participants hear about management’s strategies for their advancement, discuss cultural trends that impact their jobs, take part in career work­shops and get inspired by speakers like Carla Harris (a managing director at Morgan Stanley) and Dr. Ella Bell (author of a book on race and professional identity).

CEO & Chairman: Indra Nooyi

SVP, HR & CDO: Pamela Culpepper

Multicultural women represent…

7% of total employees

7% of corporate executives

4% of senior managers

5% of the top fifth of all earners

10% of all promotions to manager, senior manager or corporate executive in 2011

8% of the board of directors in 2011
 

What percentage of multicultural women employees participated in mentoring in 2011? Not answered

What percentage of multicultural women employees participated in affinity groups in 2011? Not answered