Yahoo has appointed Alicin Reidy-Williamson as Chief Diversity & Culture Officer. In this role, she will lead Yahoo’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts globally.
“Reidy-Williamson will be based in New York and will directly report to CEO Jim Lanzone, and work closely with leaders at Yahoo to grow a diverse workforce and strengthen policies, practices, and business that nurture a culture of inclusion, across teams, functions, and geographies,” Yahoo said in a statement.
“Prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do makes us a better company, a better employer, and a better contributor to the communities we serve. Alicin has a strong track record of driving DEI innovation and the experience to lead Yahoo during our next stage of growth. She will help to unlock the full potential of our workforce and business that will fully reflect Yahoo’s values and purpose. I look forward to her leadership and partnership.” said Jim Lanzone, CEO of Yahoo.
“In my conversations with leaders across Yahoo, it is clear the company’s DEI culture runs deep – and impacts every employee at every level,” said Alicin Reidy-Williamson.
“By leveraging the power of this culture, we can drive business results while accelerating employee engagement and experiences that create access, advocacy, and community. Yahoo’s long-standing commitment to an inclusive workplace coupled with its new transformation makes it an exciting time to join the company.” She added.
Reidy-Williamson has more than 25 years of experience previously served as Chief Inclusion Officer at Endeavor, leading inclusion strategies globally across multiple businesses.
Prior to Endeavor, she was Managing Principal for The Raben Group, a national public policy and communications strategy firm, where she developed the DEI practice.
Reidy-Williamson also spent 13 years at Viacom and MTV Networks, launching the company’s efforts in corporate responsibility, diversity and inclusion, and public affairs, while managing their growth.
