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Diverse Perspectives Brought To The Table At The Executive Forum

October 17, 2013

The Partnership along with DuPont Pioneer, Veridian Credit Union and CISHRM will host an Executive Forum on diversity and inclusion. The mission of the forum is to share perspectives on workplace strategies and actions that recognize and value differences resulting in inclusive cultures. Panelists will discuss their respective diversity journeys and engage the audience with a conversational question and answer session. Partnership CEO, Jay Byers will moderate the forum. 

The panelists include:

  • Dr. Angela L Walker Franklin — President, Des Moines University
  • Fred V. Buie — President, Keystone Electrical Manufacturing Company
  • Jeff Austin — Vice President, Business Planning, Communications & Marketing, DuPont Pioneer
  • Suku Radia — President and CEO, Bankers Trust
  • Avid Modjtabai — Senior Executive Vice President of Consumer Lending, Wells Fargo & Company

The forum will take place on November 13, 2013, from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. at DuPont Pioneer, Carver Building, 7200 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA. A continental breakfast will be available during registration from 7:30 – 8 a.m. and the event will begin immediately following. The event is free to attend.

About the Greater Des Moines Partnership

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 23 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,100 Regional Business Members and more than 320 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.