JD and Martin Drux discuss the need for diversity and inclusion in corporate spaces. Martin is a multinational executive who manages cross-cultural teams for a Global US-headquartered consulting firm. When the world shut down Martin’s opened up and that’s when he found Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEI&B). It became his new passion and Martin is now committed to owning & driving the agenda from within the business he is in charge of. In 2023, Martin became a finalist for the AXCO Global Insurance Award in the Diversity & Inclusion category. What You Will Hear:Martin’s journey and backgroundWhat a multi-national executive who manages cross-cultural teams for a global US headquarters consulting firm does.The key element of networkingPost-pandemic sustainability, recruitment policy, and practiceLack of equity, opportunity, and accessPrevalence of anti-black racismQuotes:“What I think I really like is the opportunity to participate in somebody else’s lived experience.”“I think what we need to change the narrative here is that it’s really more about looking at the entire talent out there and give an equal opportunity and really try to get the best to the top.”“If we look at our top management it’s still very much dominated by white men.”“I find the world more interesting where there is fair competition.”MentionedLinkedInJolly Good GingerI AM Music Group