Energy Future Holdings’ Kim Rucker faces adversity, finds power at the heart of diversity
March 25, 2008
Growing up in Chicago’s inner cities, Kim Rucker’s childhood, like a prism, reflected a colorful pattern of tensions, challenges and opportunities. It was the ’60s, a critical point in our nation’s history and a time when issues around race relations took center stage both on the sidewalks and in the courthouse. Read more
Building on a legacy
February 11, 2008
IBM’s Michael Robinson earns NMSDC’s Minority Supplier Development Leader of the Year award
On any given day, you will find Michael Robinson within the walls of the IBM Corporation ardently responding to phone calls and e-mails, participating in internal meetings, and working with procurement councils. Robinson devotes his time to educating both his internal and external customers as he mentors his teams to help them reach pre-determined goals. Read more
A supplier diversity roundtable discussion with P&G
January 12, 2008
Don McKneely, founder and CEO of Business News Group, recently had the opportunity to sit down with Procter & Gamble’s Keith Harrison, global product supply officer; Rick Hughes, vice president, global purchases; and Read more
Tony Brown reinforces Ford’s commitment to diverse suppliers
January 10, 2008
MBN USA recently had the opportunity to talk to Tony Brown, senior vice president, global purchasing, Ford Motor Co. The discussion focused on the company’s continuation of its legacy of diversity and inclusion and how minority suppliers can remain viable in the global environment. He also touched on the future of Ford. Read more
