Is DEI Going Away? A US and European Perspective
With Subject Matter Experts
Jim Rottman, Global Head of Culture and Inclusion at Volvo Cars
Matt Sitter, CEO, AFN
CEOs and corporate boards may find themselves caught in a crossfire between shareholders and employees who see value in DEI and those who don’t. Finding solutions to this dilemma may need to be a new item on the agendas for the rest of this year and next.
Jim Rottman
Jim Rottman is a seasoned human resources leader with extensive experience in the biotech, fintech, and automotive industries. He is renowned for building globally relevant and inclusive cultures and drives innovation, agility, and a growth mindset within organizations.
Key Achievements
•Global Diversity List Recognition: Named among the top 50 global diversity and inclusion professionals.
•Roche's Innovation Award: Honored for impactful global diversity and inclusion strategy and implementation.
•Progressive Strategy Development: Created strategies enabling individuals, organizations, and communities to thrive during exponential change.
•Cultural Transformation: Improved employee experience, retained top talent, and fostered a diverse, innovative, and inclusive workplace.
•Global Insights: Provided expertise to the White House and United Nations on diversity, inclusion, and flexible workplaces.
•Leadership in Gender Parity: Founding member of the Healthcare Business Women's Association Gender Parity Collaborative.
Expertise
Jim's specialties include:
•Creating inclusive and innovative work cultures.
•Managing global change.
•Transforming companies into top workplaces.
•Aligning talent management with business objectives.
•Optimizing career development.
•Promoting gender equality.
•Delivering forward-thinking solutions for the future of work.
• Passion and Multidisciplinary Experience
Jim is a passionate leader with a unique multidisciplinary experience in human resources, technology, and finance. His strategic approach to HR, coupled with his commitment to fostering inclusive environments, make him a transformative force in any organization.
Global Head of Culture and Inclusion at Volvo Cars
Matt Sitter
Matt Sitter is a passionate believer in the power of networks to innovate and realize new opportunities. His career has focused on helping leaders grow, succeed, and to mobilize their teams, organizations, and networks.
Matt’s work has spanned a broad array of industries including Healthcare, Technology, Real Estate Investment, Consumer Products, and Finance (amongst others). He has worked with multiple Fortune 500 executive teams, Private Equity firms, startups, and everything in between.
In addition to his role at AFN, Matt is currently a partner at the Advisory Services firm, Advantary. His experience includes leadership roles at The McChrystal Group, CrossLead, Inc., and MedLever. He has led multiple functions including Product Management, Marketing, Reimbursement, and Product Development.
Matt is a certified Executive Coach, completed his undergraduate studies at Brown University and received his MBA from Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business. He is a proud father and husband.
CEO, AFN
