Lisa Hardin is the Senior Manager of Supplier Diversity at Salesforce and believes supplier diversity transcends financial transactions. She leads a team committed to fostering a holistic ecosystem by implementing comprehensive initiatives to generate enduring impact. Supplier diversity is integrated into everyday procurement processes, so it is fundamental to all operational aspects. Lisa is actively expanding supplier diversity initiatives like successful programs to expand Tier 2 spend and Supplier Diversity Academy. She collaborates with Sourcing Leadership to strategically build a growth plan for inclusion by establishing Key Performance indicators and launching the Procurement Champions team. Key elements of success include top-level commitment, increasing the knowledge base of decision-makers in the supply chain, and setting realistic goals with stretch targets that are tracked and reported to support accountability.
Lisa's accomplishments include increasing diverse spending by 25% year-over-year and increasing the representation of the most underrepresented diverse group, Black women-owned businesses. She also supports the Accelerated Pay Program, enabling 15-day payment terms for small and diverse businesses. Lisa is a dynamic leader in community groups and advocacy organizations. She believes that her success in driving spending growth is largely due to the access she creates. Whether she's actively engaging with advocacy networks, leveraging corporate programming through matchmaker events, or hosting Salesforce Supplier Diversity events on a global scale, Lisa is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections and opportunities.