NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 5, 2012--
Interpublic
Group (NYSE: IPG) today announced that Heide Gardner, the company’s
Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, has been
elected to the Board of the New York Urban League (NYUL). For over 90
years, the NYUL has been helping disadvantaged New Yorkers gain access
to equal opportunity in employment, education, health care, housing and
the civic arena.
“IPG is deeply committed to fostering diversity and inclusion throughout
our company and our industry,” commented Michael Roth, Chairman and CEO,
IPG. “For more than eight years, Heide Gardner has been at the forefront
of our efforts and has been a champion of promoting partnerships between
IPG and many community organizations that advance diversity and
inclusion, like the New York Urban League. The NYUL is an important
community organization that makes a difference in the lives of many New
Yorkers, and Heide will be a strong addition to their board.”
“The New York Urban League was thrilled to present Interpublic with our
Champions of Diversity Award in 2011 for their diversity efforts” said
Arva Rice, President and CEO of the New York Urban League. “We are
thrilled to continue the partnership we have forged with Heide Gardner
and IPG on several initiatives including Girls and Boys Empowerment Day.
We are truly honored to have someone with Heide’s professional
background and experience join our board,” she continued.
When Interpublic received a Champions of Diversity Award from The New
York Urban League in February of 2011, it marked the first time an
advertising holding company received the coveted honor. Companies from a
variety of industries compete for the awards, which salute those who
recognize the need for diversity in the job market and embrace inclusion
in the workplace.
About Interpublic
Interpublic is one of the world's leading organizations of advertising
agencies and marketing services companies. Major global brands include
Draftfcb, FutureBrand, GolinHarris International, HUGE, Initiative, Jack
Morton Worldwide, Lowe and Partners, MAGNAGLOBAL, McCann Erickson,
Momentum, MRM Worldwide, Octagon, R/GA, UM and Weber Shandwick. Leading
domestic brands include Campbell Ewald; Campbell Mithun; Carmichael
Lynch; Deutsch, a Lowe and Partners Company; Gotham Inc.; Hill Holliday;
ID Media; Mullen and The Martin Agency. For more information, please
visit www.interpublic.com.
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