The Power of Partnerships: Harnessing Supplier Diversity to Build Resilient Businesses

Collaboration is key to building resilient and thriving businesses—and supplier diversity plays a crucial role in making that happen. On this episode of "Let's Humanize The Workplace," host Vivian Acquah sits down with two supplier diversity experts, Lushentha Naidoo, and Andrea Fimian, to unravel the myths and mysteries surrounding supplier diversity and inclusive procurement. Together, they’ll explore how these practices go beyond buzzwords, creating real opportunities for innovation, equality, and community impact. Whether you’re new to the concept or looking to refine your approach, this conversation promises to deliver fresh perspectives, actionable insights, and inspiring stories on building stronger partnerships for a better future. Join us as we demystify supplier diversity and spotlight its power to transform workplaces and beyond! Host Vivian Acquah CDE® Vivian Acquah CDE®, is a respected inclusion strategist/ certified diversity executive known for creating inclusive workplace environments. Her strategic approach blends analysis and practical tools to address systemic barriers to equity and equality. Passionate about DEI education, she uses innovative methods like virtual reality for immersive and transformational learning. With engaging training, she drives cultural transformation and boosts employee engagement. Vivian provides tangible strategies for embracing inclusive changes, benefiting high-profile clients such as Heineken, LinkedIn, Google, Indeed, Deloitte, TIBCO, Cargill, Swift, Acrolinx, KLM, and Zalando. Guest Speaker Lushentha Naidoo Lushentha is the Managing Director of the European Supplier Diversity Program (ESDP), a non-profit organization based in the Netherlands. ESDP supports ethnic minority businesses by building connections, sharing knowledge, and fostering strong relationships. Its goal is to help more businesses thrive in the supplier diversity ecosystem. Guest Speaker Andrea Fimian Andrea Fimian is the owner and founder of Fips Consulting, a Supply Chain consulting firm with core competency in Inclusive Sourcing, located in Switzerland. Andrea is passionate about creating inclusive, sustainable, and ethically operating Supply Chains. #SupplierDiversity #Diversity #InclusiveProcurement #Procurement