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Pragash Pillai
Senior Advisor to the CEO
Altice USA
THE WHY: Pillai is actively engaged in Altice USA's ACT (AAPI Community
Together) affinity group, which connects, supports and mentors members of the
Asian American and Pacific Islander community and works toward fostering a
more inclusive environment within the company. While he's leaving the company
at year-end, we're certain his track record as a DEI advocate, which has included
serving as NAMIC treasurer, will continue in his new role.
HE SAYS... " It is important to provide the ability to participate, contribute and to
be heard equally. Embracing diversity and promoting a sense of belonging is an
important aspect of Inclusion. "
PLACE I WOULD LOVE TO RETIRE TO: Lake House. Sitting at the dock and enjoying nature.
Hania Jarrah Poole
SVP, Digital & Product
Warner Bros. Discovery
Sports
THE WHY: After engaging in
conversations about the challenges
faced regarding race and gender,
Poole created the Digital Sports
Culture Committee, which comprises
25 active members who serve
200-400 employees across WBD
Sports digital teams. To kick-start
this journey, Poole, who is of Syrian
descent, established a committee
that encompasses diversity not
only in terms of race and gender
but also length of employment and
representation from different areas
within the organization. She's also
a member of the senior leadership
DEI Taskforce for WBD Sports.
SHE SAYS... " [With 'Bridgerton']
Shonda Rhimes really breaks the
mold of what's expected in a period
piece and who can assume royalty.
She mixes it all up, and it produces
a richer product because of it. "
FIRST JOB IN THE INDUSTRY:
Digital Product Strategist
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Robert Poulton
VP and Global Creative
Director
CNBC
THE WHY: Poulton has always
prioritized DEI and has long mentored
diverse colleagues and worked
with college students. He works to
incorporate inclusive messages into
CNBC's visual and brand messages,
such as the recent " Live Ambitiously "
campaign that aimed to democratize
financial information while creating
an inclusive environment for those
seeking to improve their financial
wellbeing. Poulton is also currently
overseeing CNBC's global redesign
so it better aligns with the brand's
message of inclusivity.
HE SAYS... " There are many more
diverse people working in all aspects
of media, leadership teams
have slowly become more diverse
and there is acceptance that diverse
teams and content are good for business.
Is this progress where it should
be? The short answer is no, but as
MLK Jr. said. 'The arc of the moral
universe is long, but it bends towards
justice.' I remain optimistic because
the alternative isn't acceptable. "
September 2023
Greg Regis
EVP, Advertising Sales
Warner Bros. Discovery
THE WHY: Regis oversees advertising
sales strategy and revenue for
HGTV, CNN, ID, TNT Entertainment,
Magnolia Network, Travel and HLN.
He champions DEI both by working
in tandem with the networks
to bring diverse content to the
screen-like CNN's exclusive concert
in celebration of Juneteenth last
year that connected with audiences
in more than 200 countries-as well
as ensuring the team he oversees
represents cultural, ethnic, age
and geographical diversity across
management, sales and support
levels. He's also an active member
of NAMIC and devotes time to mentoring
and volunteering.
HE SAYS... " Having diversity present
in one's personal life would help
drive inclusivity at the office. "
HOW DO YOU DEFINE INCLUSION?
Being very open and less
judgmental with and of others.
Recognizing when we fall short and
learning from that failure.
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