Wade Hinton

Wade A. Hinton, Esq. is an accomplished attorney, entrepreneur, and nationally recognized expert in improving diversity and inclusion outcomes in the workplace.1 3 He is the founder of Board Connector, a platform that connects historically underrepresented talent to inclusive nonprofit boards.2 3

Professional Background

Wade Hinton has over two decades of experience in both the private and public sectors.1 His career highlights include:

CEO and Founder of Hinton & Company, a business services firm focusing on culture and leadership1 4
Inaugural Vice-President of Inclusion and Diversity for the Unum Group3
City Attorney for the City of Chattanooga2 3
Deputy General Counsel for Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations3

Entrepreneurial Ventures

In addition to Board Connector, Hinton is also:

Co-founder of Designation One, another platform connecting diverse talent to nonprofit boards1 3
Founder of Hinton & Company, which provides fractional Chief Diversity Officer services and leadership offerings to organizations3 4

Awards and Recognition

Wade Hinton has received numerous accolades for his work, including:

Named one of the Top 100 Diversity Officers by DiversityFirst in 20213
Selected as one of the nation's forty best advocates and business leaders under 40 by both the National Bar Association and the Network Journal2 4
Recipient of the Diversity Community Champion for Justice Award2
Named a Tennessee Bar Foundation Fellow3

Education and Civic Involvement

Hinton is a graduate of Emory University and The University of Memphis School of Law.3 He has also studied at Central European University in Budapest, Hungary.3 Civically, he serves on various boards and is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and the Rotary Club of Chattanooga.3

Wade Hinton's passion for law, policy, and business, combined with his expertise in diversity and inclusion, has made him a respected leader in his field and a sought-after speaker on these topics.5 6