Jason Trimiew, Director of Global Supplier Diversity at Meta, named Chief Influencer

 

The Communications Board names Jason Trimiew, Director of Global Supplier Diversity at Meta, as a Chief Influencer.

In this first episode of 2024, Chief Influencer host Anthony Shop talks to Jason Trimiew about the concept of Supplier Diversity and its importance for companies like Meta that rely on thousands of small and medium businesses worldwide to operate at a global scale. 

Trimiew discusses the need to expand awareness and engagement with supplier diversity in the industry, which still represents only a small fraction of businesses despite the existence of this field for over 60 years.

Trimiew shares an example of partnership with the US Minority Business Development Agency to bring minority businesses into a virtual reality experience at a conference, emphasizing the importance of showcasing supplier diversity in modern digital ways to reach the new generation of entrepreneurs. Trimiew also emphasizes the significance of embracing transformative technologies to meet the future demands of businesses.

Trimiew explains how supplier diversity goes beyond just fulfilling contracts with diverse vendors but also contributes to innovation, risk management, and brand image. Trimiew shares Zurich's success story of implementing supplier diversity initiatives, which led to a more diverse and inclusive supply chain. He stresses the need for companies to prioritize building relationships with diverse businesses to create long-term partnerships and benefits

Host: Anthony Shop
Guest: Jason Trimiew
Producer: The Communications Board
Sponsor: The George Washington University College of Professional Studies

 
 
The Communications Board