As the North America Supplier Inclusion & Diversity Lead, Sesley Brown manages the workstream for the Global Diverse Supplier Development Program (DSDP) in seven geographies. The program offers a formal 12–18-month training and mentoring program to develop and expand relationships with diverse suppliers. It includes one-on-one mentoring partnerships between Accenture mentors and diverse suppliers as well as quarterly symposiums on many topics such as marketing and social media.
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Hiring diverse people is a half-step toward greater business success.
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