James Farmer

James Farmer is a professional with extensive experience in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) across several major corporations. Here are the key details about his professional background:

Professional Experience:

• Global Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Nike
  • Served from April 2021 to September 2023
  • Championed global DEI strategies, focusing on developing an inclusive company culture
  • Demonstrated agility in addressing geography-specific diversity challenges1

Current Role:

• Head of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at General Motors
  • Currently serving since September 2023
  • Located in the Detroit Metropolitan Area1

Previous Notable Positions:

• Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Alexa AI, Amazon

  • Worked from November 2018 to April 2021
  • Developed innovative diversity recruitment strategies
  • Created outreach programs with Historically Black Colleges and Universities
  • Led product development initiatives to ensure diverse perspectives1

• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Leader at Staples

  • Worked from September 2016 to October 2018
  • Developed the company's first company-wide DEI strategy
  • Designed DE&I workshops that improved employee engagement scores1

Academic Involvement:

• Adjunct Faculty in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Cornell University
  • Taught from September 2020 to April 20211

Education:

• Holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia1

Personal Note: In a recent LinkedIn post from November 13, 2023, he shared a personal milestone of getting engaged to Kelly O'Keefe.2