Dentsu Media Americas Tabs Kai Weidie to Head DEI Operations
Dentsu International Appoints Kai Weidie as First SVP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Media Operations in the Americas
Dentsu International, a leading media and marketing agency network, has announced the appointment of Kai Weidie as its first Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for media operations in the Americas.
Weidie, who previously worked at Bloomberg as a diversity and client partner, brings a wealth of experience to the role. He served as the director of diversity and engagement at McCann New York and was the director of Mosaic Center and education services for the American Advertising Federation. In his new position, Weidie will collaborate with agency teams to create more inclusive client campaigns and lead diversity initiatives across Dentsu's media agencies.
One of Weidie's key responsibilities will be to increase diversity in Dentsu's talent pool. He will also introduce more support for minority new hires and work towards ensuring equitable hiring practices. Weidie's role is expected to play a significant part in Dentsu's efforts to promote an inclusive culture and offer growth opportunities through training, mentorship, and cross-network collaborations.
Dentsu International's DEI initiatives, which emphasize creating an inclusive and supportive culture, are not limited to media operations. The company is committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, celebrating differences in gender, identity, nationality, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, and abilities to drive meaningful change in both their teams and client outcomes.
While specific media operations initiatives in the Americas are not yet detailed, Dentsu's broad DEI commitments strongly influence their operational approach across the region. The company's dedication to DEI is reflected in their support of employee wellness, purpose-driven work, and ongoing engagement with diversity-focused industry transformation through sponsorship of major advertising industry programs.
As Weidie takes on his new role, Dentsu International continues to demonstrate its commitment to DEI, striving to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace in the media industry.
[1] Dentsu International's DEI Strategy in the Americas: https://www.dentsu.com/us/news/dentsu-international-announces-kai-weidie-as-first-svp-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-for-media-operations-in-the-americas [2] Kai Weidie's Background and Role: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaiweidie/ [3] Dentsu's Engagement with Diversity-Focused Industry Transformation: https://www.adweek.com/agency-news/dentsu-international-announces-kai-weidie-as-first-svp-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-for-media-operations-in-the-americas/
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[1] Weidie's role in finance at Dentsu International will involve supporting diverse business ventures by leading diversity initiatives across Dentsu's media agencies and collaborating with teams to create more inclusive client campaigns.
[2] To further his career goals, Weidie, with his extensive background in diversity and inclusion, joined Dentsu International to drive growth opportunities through training, mentorship, and cross-network collaborations, advocating for a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace in the media industry.
