Disney Taps Tinisha Agramonte as Chief Diversity Officer
The Walt Disney Company has named Tinisha Agramonte its new chief diversity officer and senior vice president, effective immediately.
Agramonte will report directly to Sona Coleman, Disney’s senior executive vice president and chief human resources officer.
“Among each of our teams and in every community where we live and work around the world, Disney is committed to building a more inclusive and respectful world,” Coleman said in a statement Thursday.
“Tinisha Agramonte is an integral member of our executive leadership, and a dedicated, well-respected leader within Disney. As our new CDO, Agramonte’s expansive knowledge and expertise, having worked in a variety of industries, will allow us to continue creating a welcoming environment for our employees globally.”
Agamonte’s Disney Career
The new CDO replaces Disney’s former head of diversity, equity and inclusion ops Latondra Newton, who stepped down from her role in June.
Agramonte joined Disney a year ago, serving as vice president of DEI talent outreach for Disney’s Parks, Experiences and Products division.
“I’m honored to take on this role at a beloved brand, which impacts people around the world. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege to help foster environments where all voices are heard. Where individuals from all backgrounds have equitable access and opportunities to thrive, and where innovation flourishes because of our collective strengths,” Agramonte said of her new role.
“I am proud to continue those efforts alongside our incredible leaders and employees here at Disney to optimally achieve our company’s mission to entertain, inform and inspire people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling.”
Experience Prior To Disney
Before joining Disney, Agramonte was the first chief diversity officer at Motorola Solutions. She previously also held senior executive positions in the federal government including the Department of Commerce, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Department of Veteran Affairs.
According to Disney, Agramonte is “passionate about supporting military families, veterans, and first-generation college students and corporate professionals, and is known for her strategic, data-driven approach to DEI. Throughout her career, she has helped organizations become more inclusive and recognize the impact DEI has on business optimization.”
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