Kenneth Imo, Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Adobe, leads the company in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace by helping the organization take deliberate steps in ensuring equity in how it identifies, develops, and advances talent to increase representation. Adobe hascommitted leadership that clearly articulates why fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace matters to both them and the company. Kenneth marries the “why” with a data-driven approach that allows Adobe’s leaders to address issues thoughtfully, strategically, and with conviction. This creates clarity of purpose and accountability because progress can be tracked and measured to maintain consistency with Adobe’s values.
Instead of embracing a mindset of “how many D&I programs can we create this year,” Kenneth is maintaining a focus on developing ‘organizational stamina’ in the D&I space. Stamina means that leadership is continually working towards building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the world, because vigilance is required to keep forward progress. Kenneth became a published author in 2018 after writing Fix It: How History, Sports and Education Can Inform Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity for the American Bar Association.
FAVORITE QUOTE: "The arc of the moral universe may bend towards justice, but it doesn’t bend on its own. To secure the gains…[we have]…made requires constant vigilance, not complacency" - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.