P01 Plenary Session: The History and Evolution of Supplier Diversity

This session will feature a video with legacy practitioners sharing the rich history of supplier diversity programming in the U.S., and the impact it has had on the global economy, business development and opportunity, and local communities.

There will be a panel discussing the history visualized in the video and providing opportunity for Q&A and discussion.

Together, we will set the momentum for a productive conference focused on the energy of our success as a business and economic development strategy, while looking toward continued progress and the future.

Sponsored by:

Moderator:
Reginald K. Layton
Vice President, Supplier Diversity & Supply Chain Sustainability Johnson Controls International

Speakers:
Jethro Joseph
President
Joseph and Associate LLC

James H. Lowry
Global Diversity Director The Boston Consulting Group

Harriet Michel
Former President
NMSDC

Ralph G. Moore
President
Ralph G. Moore & Associates

Shelia Hill Morgan
President and CEO
Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council