2013 Women in Power Bring Innovation to Transforming Industries The 2013 Women in Power represent the new leadership in industries undergoing radical transformation. They play critical roles in companies adapting to a rapidly changing business environment, in which diversity, innovation, and creativity are the keys to success. The talented women, holding a variety of positions in human resources and procurement, bring experience, knowledge, and technical abilities to their jobs. However, they are recognized as Women in Power because of the way they use those abilities to bring diversity into organizations. Experience and talent alone is not enough to earn recognition as one of the Women in Power. The women must be able to use that talent and experience in a way that advances diversity in their respective organizations and communities. The last five years have been difficult for many industries. One of the most noticeable characteristics of this year’s honourees is that they work in some of the industries that have undergone the most change and experienced the most challenges. It is not a coincidence that the Women in Power were called upon to help their organizations manage the tremendous change their companies experienced and are still experiencing. Their transformational leadership was instrumental in helping companies in highly competitive industries adapt to globalization and increased competition triggered by technology. As the ability to connect diversity directly to enhanced business performance through metrics is refined, it becomes increasingly clear that innovation and creativity is propelled by diverse workforces and supply chains. As companies struggle to rapidly improve competitiveness in a diverse marketplace, they have turned to professionals like the Women in Power Impacting Diversity. Traditional business models are no longer sufficient for maintaining profitability because consumers expect the companies they do business with to reflect their communities. Companies operating in industries like technology, energy, and health have had to deal with changing business models, marketing strategies, shifting supply chains, and savvier customers. In some cases, the women are working in industries that have not traditionally attracted women and minorities, making their results even more dramatic. For example, some of the professionals are designing strategies to attract diverse suppliers to the auto, aeronautics, insurance, and airlines industries. The 25 Women in Power are in the thick of the change process because that is exactly where they want to be. There is a good chance that they would be quite bored working for companies that are not transforming and adapting. The diversity initiatives designed, implemented, and managed by the supplier diversity and human resources managers reflect an acute awareness of the need for improved communication between the marketplace and businesses, and enhanced opportunities for diverse suppliers to come to the table with their value propositions. However, to let the diverse community know the opportunities exist requires action and to convince internal managers of the importance of diversity requires leadership. As you read through the descriptions of the Women in Power, take special notice of the variety of companies they work in and the creative approaches they developed to advance diversity. For example, a couple of the executives have promoted supplier diversity by leveraging business activities like construction of new retail pharmacies or major projects in an auto company. They have developed targeted marketing campaigns, promoted innovative product experimentation, developed unique branding opportunities, and much more. Each of the stories is unique, and each should be read carefully. This year, the 25 Women in Power offer a particularly varied group of ideas, perspectives, and approaches to diversity that can be used in other companies. The women are dedicated, passionate, and determined to help their companies succeed through diversity and inclusion. They do what it takes to get the message across, often exhibiting incredible patience as they bring managers on board one by one. If there is a common message to be found, it is that diversity initiatives will only succeed if everyone in the organization works as a team. The Women in Power believe in the power of diversity, and we are fortunate that they are willing to share their knowledge and experience. Anyone interested in getting more information will find the professionals more than willing to help. All you have to do is ask.

Top 25 Women In Power Impacting Diversity
	Name	Claire P. Scanlon			Name	MonetteKnapik
	Designation	President and Manager of the Supplier Development Program,			Designation	Director of Strategic Procurement,
	Company	BNY Mellon			Company	CVS Caremark.
	Name	Cyndi Hopkins			Name	Karmetria Dunham Burton
	Designation	Director, Global Supplier Diversity,			Designation	General Manager Strategic Programs – Supply Chain Management,
	Company	Dell.			Company	Delta.
	Name	Cheryl Stevens			Name	Carla Traci Preston
	Designation	Vice President,			Designation	Director of Supplier Diversity Development,
	Company	Energy Future Holdings			Company	Ford Motor Company
	Name	Grace Lieblein			Name	Nicole Peterson
	Designation	President, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain,			Designation	Sr. Director, Supplier Diversity,
	Company	General Motors.			Company	Home Depot
	Name	Saunjah Powell-Pointer			Name	Jocelyn “Joy” Wong
	Designation	Associate Director, Supplier Diversity,			Designation	Corporate Vice President,
	Company	Merck			Company	New York Life Insurance
	Name	Anne-Marie Richards			Name	Joyce Christanio
	Designation	Merchant Assistant, Supply Chain Diversity,			Designation	Manager, Supplier Diversity,
	Company	Office Depot			Company	Sprint
	Name	Terrez Marriott Thompson			Name	Jamie Crump
	Designation	Vice President, Global Supplier Diversity,			Designation	Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Diversity,
	Company	The Coca-Cola Company			Company	United Rentals
	Name	Arnice M. Lamb			Name	Brenda L. Burke
	Designation	Manager, Supplier Diversity and Sustainability,			Designation	Director of Supplier Diversity, Nationwide,
	Company	Walt Disney.			Company	WellPoint, Inc.
	Name	JinusMoghbeli			Name	Sandra Wicker
	Designation	Supplier Diversity Liaison Officer,			Designation	Exchange Supplier Diversity Manager
	Company	Amgen			Company	Army and Air Force Exchange Service
	Name	Patricia Rossman			Name	Molly Larsen
	Designation	Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer and HR Communications,			Designation	Supplier Diversity, Sr. Manager,
	Company	BASF North America			Company	Best Buy
	Name	Regina Edwards			Name	Susan Stith
	Designation	Director, Global Procurement,			Designation	Senior Director, Diversity Officer,
	Company	Capital One			Company	Express Scripts.
	Name	Nancy H. Deskins			Name	Christine Simmons
	Designation	Director, Category Management & Supplier Diversity,			Designation	Director, Supplier Diversity,
	Company	Lockheed Martin.			Company	NBC Universal
	Name	Janice B. Williams-Hopkins
	Designation	Program Manager Supplier Diversity,
	Company	United States Post Office

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