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#womenASCOA Video: Perspectives on Gender Parity and Inclusion

At our Miami forum, panelists made the business case for why companies should adopt diversity and inclusion policies.

Panelists:

  • José Fornell, Principal, Miami, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
  • Andrea Grobocopatel, President & Founder, FLOR Foundation
  • Horace O. Porrás, Vice President, Human Resources Latin America, American Tower Corporation
  • Sally Ng, Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs, NBCUniversal International Networks, Latin America (moderator)

Companies that are more diverse have 20 percent more revenue related to innovation, said José Fornell according to studies conducted by BCG. The expert participated in a distinguished panel at the 6th Annual AS/COA Women's Hemispheric Network Forum in Miami that made the business case for changing the culture of diversity and inclusion in companies. Topics included maternity leave policies, asking for promotions, and the effectiveness of quotas.

Learn more about the Women's Hemispheric Network.

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