Condé Nast announces the appointment of Cheryl Kaba as its new chief diversity and inclusion officer. She will officially assume the role early next year.

Kaba most recently served as the executive director of talent and diversity at Morgan Stanley, where she partnered with executives to develop and retain a high-performance, inclusive workforce across five divisions, representing more than 10,000 employees worldwide. Prior to this, she worked at American Express for eleven years in many leadership roles, including chief of staff to the chief financial officer of global consumer services, and most recently as the director of global inclusion and diversity. She began her career as a senior investor relations associate at Thompson Reuters.

As chief diversity officer of Condé Nast, she will be responsible for the company’s diversity strategy across its global portfolio of over 20 brands in 12 countries. She will lend expertise to ensure the recruitment, development and sponsorship of a new generation of diverse talent. She will also work with brand teams to reflect our commitments throughout the company’s content and also with the company’s executive leadership team to drive initiatives, training and programs that further this vision.

From Stan Duncan, Chief People Officer

“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Cheryl as our new global chief diversity and inclusion officer. Her impressive background across business functions and major industries, including consumer finance and banking, brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to fostering inclusive work environments. With a proven track record of results as a business and talent leader, she will undoubtedly strengthen our ongoing commitments among our teams around the world.”

From Cheryl Kaba, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

“Condé Nast’s unwavering commitment to elevating the diverse voices of its global audience, particularly in this moment, is why I am thrilled to join the organization. Being a part of a world-class workforce, instrumental in influencing global cultures through its iconic brands is an exciting next chapter of my career.”

Kaba received her bachelor’s degree from Duke University and earned a master’s in business administration from Columbia Business School.