Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Binge Empire

For Singapore-based Netflix Vice President Dean Garfield, local stories are the entertainment industry’s window to global resonance. He talks to Brunswick’s Sunitha Chalam and Yan Tong Goh.

By Sunitha Chalam
01 August 2023

Preparing for the US Supreme Court Decision on Use of Race in College Admissions

The US Supreme Court will soon release its decision on two distinct but related cases – Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina – regarding the use of race and ethnicity in admissions at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina (UNC).

By Michael Schoenfeld
12 June 2023

Shaping Superhumans

Venture philanthropy expert and public health advocate Olga Rudneva talks to us about helping Ukraine’s wounded become living symbols of a new country. By Maria Figueroa Küpçü and Carlton Wilkinson.

14 February 2023

Culture Catalyst

The day after his retirement as General Counsel for Panasonic, Laurence W. Bates talks to Brunswick’s David Ashton about his personal stake in transparency and his long career bridging cultures.

By David Ashton
21 June 2022

Coming out as Transgender in Corporate America

A conversation with Goldman Sachs Managing Director Maeve DuVally.

By Brendan Riley
07 April 2022

The Business of Equity

Diversity, equity and inclusion must be embedded into all the activity of an organization. Brunswick’s Deepali Bagati speaks with Deloitte Global Inclusion Leader Emma Codd.

By Deepali Bagati
15 March 2022

Power in Numbers

Silicon Valley high-flyer DocuSign publishes data on the race and ethnicity of its employees and senior leaders, information that isn’t always flattering. Brunswick spoke with DocuSign’s Chief People Officer on its commitment to transparency.

By Deepali Bagati
15 March 2022

Pride & Progress

Brunswick’s Jon Miller, founder of the Open For Business coalition, talks about global LGBT+ rights with Phyll Opoku-Gyimah—a.k.a. “Lady Phyll”—UK Black Pride founder and Kaleidoscope Trust Executive Director.

By Jon Miller
15 March 2022

Indra Nooyi & Ajay Banga

The former CEO of Mastercard interviews the former CEO of PepsiCo about the challenges of social purpose in the US, India and around the world.

15 March 2022

Health in Mind

From handling mental illness, the business focus has switched to creating mental health. Poppy Jaman OBE, CEO of the City Mental Health Alliance, speaks to Brunswick’s Ann-Kathrin Richter about her life’s work.

By Ann-Kathrin Richter
15 March 2022

Turning a Page on Tech

Brunswick’s Kirsty Cameron speaks with CogX co-founder Tabitha Goldstaub on the fast-changing field of tech and artificial intelligence.

By Kirsty Cameron
23 November 2021

Ally to All

To “cancel” or forgive? What is privilege, and can we recognize our own? How can a company demonstrate allyship? Nicole Reboe explores the answers with Kenji Yoshino, an anti-discrimination and civil rights expert.

21 September 2021

Hope, Not Hate

The CEO of an organization combatting extremism tells Brunswick’s Kirsty Cameron that counter-protests seldom win over observers. More effective, he says, is delivering a positive message of your own.

By Kirsty Cameron
04 August 2021

For the Love of Music

Toks Dada, the new Head of Classical Music at London’s Southbank Centre, talks to Brunswick Review’s Carlton Wilkinson about social change and how the arts should respond.

By Carlton Wilkinson
29 June 2021

Career Threshold

Marianna Tu, CEO of nonprofit America Needs You, speaks with Brunswick’s Melissa Epstein about helping first-generation university students to successful graduation and employment.

By Melissa Epstein
03 June 2021

Rebel Queen

At first, Regina Merson thought mask-wearing would cripple her cosmetics startup. But it turns out that Latina women wear lipstick even in a pandemic. By Amy Koch.

By Amy Koch
19 May 2021

Fighter for Half the Sky

Many women in China take inspiration from World Champion Zhang Weili. By Yadan Ouyang.

By Yadan Ouyang
14 April 2021

Love and Death in Chicago

A visit with Alex Kotlowitz, whose decades-old books on race and poverty remain too relevant. By Emily Wang.

By Emily Wang
09 March 2021

Foreword: The Inequality Issue

Welcome to the second edition of the Brunswick Social Value Review, born of our belief that to be a leading company in today’s world you need to deliver financial value alongside social value.

By Lucy Parker
17 February 2021

Issue Focus: Inequality

Brunswick’s Jon Miller looks at the landscape of challenges ahead for business.

By Jon Miller
17 February 2021

Certifiably Equitable

How can corporate America turn its pledges and promises on racial equity into tangible change? John Rice, CEO of nonprofit MLT, has a plan—a certification, actually.

By Anthony Applewhaite
17 February 2021

Change the Race Ratio

It’s time for businesses to set and publish clear targets on racial diversity, says Lord Karan Bilimoria, President of the Confederation of British Industry. He talks to Brunswick’s Jon Miller about a bold campaign.

By Jon Miller
17 February 2021

Activism for Humanity

Now a UK citizen, Nigerian gay activist Bisi Alimi draws on his experiences to battle inequality on all fronts—and he has a message for business.

By Jon Miller
17 February 2021

Advocacy Begins Within

Brunswick Insight research in the US shows companies have a mandate from key stakeholders to act on racial equity—but sincerity matters. By Travis Malone.

By Travis Malone
17 February 2021

Refugee Inclusion: The Power of Potential

Beyond the social impact of supporting refugee communities, an inclusive approach also makes good economic sense. Leaders from the Tent Partnership, a coalition of over 100 multinationals, talk about their work with Brunswick’s Tom McGivan and Ann-Kathrin Richter.

By Tom McGivan
17 February 2021

Success on Your Own Terms

Shellye Archambeau sits on four boards including Verizon’s and Nordstrom’s, and was one of Silicon Valley’s first African American female CEOs. She spoke with the Review about her new book, the Business Roundtable’s effects inside the boardroom, and why she “detests” work-life balance.

By Edward Stephens
20 October 2020

Iconoclastic Economics: Dambisa Moyo

The fate of the global economy does not rest on the US election, says Dr. Moyo. “It’s bad, whatever happens.” By Kevin Helliker.

By Kevin Helliker
15 October 2020

The Talk at Brunswick: Wall Street Sage John Rogers on Why Black Wealth Matters

The Ariel Investments Founder says racism explains why the net worth of Blacks with four-year college degrees has declined even as the wealth of white graduates soared.

By Carlton Wilkinson
19 August 2020

A Watershed for Mental Health

COVID-19 has changed the conversation about mental health in business. Brunswick’s Meaghan Ramsey and Jon Miller challenge companies to consider their “footprint.”

By Jon Miller
04 August 2020

A Black Life is Not a Trend

“One day your children, nieces, nephews and grandchildren will ask you what you did during this time. What do you want your answer to be?” By Brunswick’s Adam Carlson.

By Adam Carlson
30 June 2020

Reading with Pride

Brunswick colleagues share their favorite LGBTQ+ literature.

By Christopher Calvert
29 June 2020

Inequality in America during COVID-19

Brunswick recently invited two experts—one on public health, the other on inclusive development—to share their insights.

By Dr. April Clark
26 June 2020

In This Together

“Regardless of ability, none are given equal opportunities.” Brunswick Partner Gill Ackers on the injustices those with autism face.

22 June 2020

The George Floyd Outrage: US Workers Speak

Brunswick Insight’s poll of employees reveals how they would like their companies to respond. By Mara Riemer.

By Mara Riemer
18 June 2020

U.S. Worker Views of Corporate Statements and Actions on Race

In the wake of the killing of George Floyd, Brunswick Insight conducted two waves of polling among U.S. workers to understand their opinions and perceptions of companies speaking out on racial discrimination in America, what actions companies should take, and their concerns surrounding the protests.

By Mara Riemer
17 June 2020

The Grandfather of Pride

In a new book, Dr. Eric Cervini spotlights early gay-rights pioneer Frank Kameny, a long-overlooked figure who helped launch a global movement. Wyatt Yankus reports.

By Wyatt Yankus
03 June 2020

Pride without Parades: The Importance of LGBTQ+ History in the Quarantine Era

Each June in Washington, D.C. and across the world, members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies celebrate Pride, a tradition that is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this June. But with parades cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the LGBTQ+ community and allies are faced with a novel problem: how do we celebrate Pride without parades?

19 May 2020

Woman in the Mirror

Unilever’s Arabic web platform Miraa hosts Arab women in an ongoing conversation on female beauty and healthcare. Brunswick’s Tasha Young reports.

By Tasha Young
01 May 2020

The Woman in the Mirror

Unilever’s Arabic web platform Miraa hosts Arab women in an ongoing conversation on female beauty and healthcare. Brunswick’s Tasha Young reports.

By Tasha Young
01 May 2020

Briefing: The Gender Pay Gap

This persistent problem dogs the business world and limits its potential. Here’s what you need to know.

22 January 2020

The Big Job

President and CEO of the UN Foundation Kathy Calvin talks to Brunswick’s Robert Moran about taking on the world’s greatest challenges, including empowering women and girls.

By Robert Moran
18 September 2019

Latino Campaign

Former Speaker of the New York City Council Melissa Mark-Viverito tells Brunswick’s Gabrielle Ouaknine about her work to create a new generation of Latino politicians.

By Gabrielle Ouaknine
04 June 2019

Workplace Conduct South Africa benchmark study April 2019

Workplace conduct issues permeate every industry and company, and on average, companies are not taking a ‘leader’ role on these issues.

By Itumeleng Mahabane
12 April 2019

What next for business?

April 2018 was the first time UK companies were mandated to report their gender pay gaps. This brought the issue of inclusion and diversity in the workplace to boardrooms across the UK.

06 December 2018

A Benchmark Survey of American Workers on Issues of Workplace Conduct

New research shows perception gap between corporate leadership and American workers on issues of workplace conduct.

By Jason Juceam
29 October 2018

Ahead of the curve

Pirelli CEO Marco Tronchetti Provera talks about the company’s flair for design, and its ongoing tradition of innovation and reinvention

By Alessandro Iozzia
15 October 2018

Critical moment

Stephen Hawking’s life and work captured the public imagination as profoundly as anyone in the history of science

11 June 2018

Finding beauty in adversity

Coco Zhang, Vice President of Mary Kay China, tells how her life story drives her career. Brunswick’s Dr Lu Jianzhong and Baijia Liu report

27 June 2017

The practice of inclusion

Brunswick’s Carolina Espinal and David Sutphen speak with BlackRock’s Jonathan McBride about why “inclusive” is not simply a synonym for “diverse”

10 April 2017

What we talk about when we talk about diversity

The most progressive business leaders see the benefit of a broad definition, says Brunswick's Jon Miller

By Jon Miller
18 April 2016

Open For Business

Open, diverse and inclusive societies are better for business, economies and individuals. By Brunswick’s Jon Miller and Lucy Parker

By Jon Miller
18 April 2016

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Binge Empire

Preparing for the US Supreme Court Decision on Use of Race in College Admissions

Shaping Superhumans

Culture Catalyst

Coming out as Transgender in Corporate America

The Business of Equity

Power in Numbers

Pride & Progress

Indra Nooyi & Ajay Banga

Health in Mind

Turning a Page on Tech

Ally to All

Hope, Not Hate

For the Love of Music

Career Threshold

Rebel Queen

Fighter for Half the Sky

Love and Death in Chicago

Foreword: The Inequality Issue

Issue Focus: Inequality

Certifiably Equitable

Change the Race Ratio

Activism for Humanity

Advocacy Begins Within

Refugee Inclusion: The Power of Potential

Success on Your Own Terms

Iconoclastic Economics: Dambisa Moyo

The Talk at Brunswick: Wall Street Sage John Rogers on Why Black Wealth Matters

A Watershed for Mental Health

A Black Life is Not a Trend

Reading with Pride

Inequality in America during COVID-19

In This Together

The George Floyd Outrage: US Workers Speak

U.S. Worker Views of Corporate Statements and Actions on Race

The Grandfather of Pride

Pride without Parades: The Importance of LGBTQ+ History in the Quarantine Era

Woman in the Mirror

The Woman in the Mirror

Briefing: The Gender Pay Gap

The Big Job

Latino Campaign

Workplace Conduct South Africa benchmark study April 2019

What next for business?

A Benchmark Survey of American Workers on Issues of Workplace Conduct

Ahead of the curve

Critical moment

Finding beauty in adversity

The practice of inclusion

What we talk about when we talk about diversity

Open For Business

Videos

Changing the Culture in Cultural Institutions: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

People

Alastair Morton

Alexa von Dryander

Anthony Applewhaite

Austin Rathe

Brendan Riley

Carly Westerman

Carole Cable

Craig Breheny

David Blackburn

Deepali Bagati

Hanna Bilir

Heather Salmond

Jeremy Ruch

Jerome Biscay

Jon Miller

Jonathan Cole

Kate Holgate

Katharine Peacock

Kaylan Normandeau

Kevin Helliker

Lisa Foley

Marina Bidoli

Nick Howard

Patricia Graue

Peter Zysk