Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to capitalizing on the strengths and individual differences across our diverse workforce.
Deidra Jenkins
Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Americas
Deidra Jenkins is a Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Officer-Americas at Northern Trust.
Sarah Boddey
Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Europe, Middle East & Africa and Asia Pacific
Sarah joined Northern Trust in July 2016 and is responsible for the strategy and implementation
of a wide variety of D&I programmes and initiatives.
What differentiates us is the unwavering belief that diversity, equity and inclusion
are inextricably linked: true diversity can exist only in an inclusive work environment
where any individual or group feels welcomed, respected, supported and valued to fully
participate and contribute to our success.
We ensure our policies guide
our behaviors to create and maintain a discrimination-free workplace. Northern Trust
supports total diversity: gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender
identity, ethnicity, physical disabilities, and marital/family status, among others.
The business resource councils are employee-led resource groups that provide tools
and resources to support the development of an inclusive culture that values and leverages
diversity, equity and inclusion to achieve and sustain superior business results.
To provide further connectivity to our organization's priorities and additional strategic
oversight, each council is aligned with an executive sponsor. Northern Trust currently
sponsors ten business resource councils, as listed below.