People Matters: 2021: The Year of Continuous Reinvention - April 2021

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Sustenance is more important than initiation: Wells Fargo's DE&I leader

In this exclusive conversation with People Matters, Sneha Suresh, VP & Head – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I), Wells Fargo India and Philippines, talks about the biggest pitfall for LGBTQ+ inclusion at the workplace, the emerging relevance of technology in DE&I, and more By Bhavna Sarin

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neha is a Vice President and heads Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) for Wells Fargo India and the Philippines. She leads and drives the inclusion strategy across Gender, LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, and Veterans, and coaches senior executives on embedding DEI within their businesses and in their role as inclusion champions. An experienced DE&I professional in the financial services industry, Sneha has strong expertise in building inclusive cultures, talent strategies, and employee engagement. Here are excerpts from the interview.

What does a day in the life of a DE&I leader look like? Not like yesterday and not like tomorrow. Each day is unique because we primarily work with people and culture, which is ever-evolving. Be it leadership coach38

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