Since our founding more than 50 years ago, WittKieffer has served organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life. As part of this commitment, we understand the fundamental importance of diversity, equity and inclusion to our client partners, which has instilled in us a passion for the recruitment and development of chief diversity officers and other diversity-focused leaders. We work seamlessly with our colleagues in our Healthcare and Education Practices to identify chief diversity executives and officers who, given the right resources and support, can transform their organizations in a time of great social and cultural change.
In the past decade WittKieffer has conducted more than 100 executive searches for diversity leaders, with titles including:
- Chief Diversity Officer
- Chief Inclusion Officer
- Chief Diversity, Equity and Belonging Officer
- Chief Justice, Equity and Inclusion Officer
- Vice President for Equity and Strategic Initiatives
- Vice President for Antiracism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Vice President for Equity and Community
- Vice Provost for Institutional Equity
- Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Dean of Institutional Equity and Inclusion
We have relationships with some of the most influential diversity leaders in the industries we serve. These individuals are shaping the future of their organizations and fields.
Knowledge, Expertise and Educational Resources
Our DEI executive search and advisory consultants are thought leaders, regularly speaking at industry events and writing on diversity-related topics essential to our clients and candidates. They are also encouraged to pursue certification such as through the renowned eCornell Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program. We leverage all of our learnings and expertise in identifying and strengthening exceptional diversity leaders for our client partners.