Q&A with Melonie Parker: The rise of the 'Chief Diversity Officer' and why it matters

May 2, 2023

Melonie Parker, Google's Chief Diversity Officer, speaks to the Forum about her role, and its importance for the overall business strategy. Image: Google

Pooja Chhabria

Digital Editor, World Economic Forum

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— Melonie Parker, Chief Diversity Officer, Google

Google is leveraging its employee resource groups to ensure its products are universally accessible.

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— Melonie Parker, Chief Diversity Officer, Google

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