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Skip to main contentAmerican Express Chief Colleague Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and Talent Officer Sonia Cargan has been named among the most influential leaders in the DE&I space by The HR Digest in their July 2022 issue.
In her role, Sonia leads the company’s global DE&I initiatives focused on promoting an inclusive culture throughout the colleague experience and ensuring that American Express remains an employer of choice among top diverse talent. Sonia also leads enterprise talent management, learning, development, and performance management strategies and works closely with the company’s CEO and Executive Committee to drive meaningful change across the talent life cycle and foster a culture of belonging.
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A colleague of the company for over 25 years, Cargan was told early in her career that "if you are in a room and you have been invited to participate, it is your responsibility to use your voice.” Since then she has shown up each day as a driver of change. While excited about the progress the company has made to date, Cargan makes clear there is more work to do.
“Creating a more sustainable and equitable future for all is a transformational journey—one of continuous learning, growth, and progress. We have to be committed to our journey with open ears and eyes to learn and enhance as we go,” says Cargan. “DE&I needs to be clearly mapped with the company’s culture and vision and be driven through the lens of the company’s strategy. To drive changes successfully, DE&I needs to be everyone’s responsibility across the company.”
In an interview with The HR Digest, Cargan outlined some key strategies companies can act on to drive meaningful DE&I efforts, including:
To read Cargan’s full interview on The HR Digest, visit here.
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