Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) announced Sam Errigo has joined more than 2,400 CEOs and Presidents in signing the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion pledge.
CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion is the largest U.S. CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace. The coalition offers opportunities to network with peers around DEI topics, resources, mentoring programs and more.
“One of Konica Minolta’s strengths as a global company is that employees of different national origins, orientations, beliefs, cultures, languages, genders, ages and expertise work together in regions all over the world,” said Sam Errigo, President and CEO, Konica Minolta. “It is this employee diversity that leads to innovative thinking, original ideas and value generation. Partnering with CEO Action aligns extremely well with our own ideals – this initiative is the very embodiment of “Inclusive and Collaborative,” one of the six core values that make up the Konica Minolta philosophy.”
“Konica Minolta is committed to upholding a culture that truly values the unique talents we each bring to the workplace and places a premium on belonging,” said Nikki Jones, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Konica Minolta. “We are working hard to demonstrate through words and concrete actions that Konica Minolta is a welcoming and rewarding place to work for people of all identities and backgrounds. Signing the CEO Action pledge shows how serious we are about being change agents and contributing to a better society for everyone.”
Broadening its commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion and adding value to society, in 2022 Konica Minolta launched its Step Together programme, a new initiative for the empowerment of women in its dealer channel. Modelled after Step Forward, the programme is intended to inspire the professional development of women within the office technology industry, and bring them together for support, collaboration and inspiration.
Through fun and engaging networking events the programme builds community, creates a positive environment in which to share experiences and supports intentional leaders. Konica Minolta is the first and only manufacturer to bring together the women of the office technology industry in this fashion, the company explained.
